our cashmere cycle
At nüülee, sustainability is woven into every step of our process, with traceability at its core. From the hands of nomadic herders to the final garment, we believe in transparency—ensuring you know where your piece comes from and the journey it takes. Our cashmere cycle honors craftsmanship, heritage, and integrity celebrating the artistry behind every nüülee creation.
It all begins with Mongolia’s nomadic herders, who care for their goats year-round. In the spring, the goats naturally shed their winter undercoat, and herders carefully comb the cashmere by hand—a tradition passed down for generations. This precious fiber will supply the following year’s cashmere.
Once collected, the raw cashmere undergoes a multi-step refining process that takes several weeks to ensure the highest quality:
- Sorting & Cleaning – The fibers are hand-sorted to remove coarse hairs and cleaned to eliminate natural impurities.
- Dehairing – The fine undercoat is separated from the outer guard hairs, leaving only the softest, most delicate fibers.
- Carding & Spinning – The fine fibers are aligned and spun into luxurious, high-quality yarn.
- Dyeing (if applicable) – Natural or eco-friendly dyes are used to achieve our signature color palette.
Once the yarn is ready, it is sent to our manufacturers, who work closely with our designers to craft each nüülee piece with precision and care. When we share these products with our customers, the capital flows back into our supply chain—ultimately supporting the herders so they can continue their traditional nomadic way of life.
