Temee Camel Wool Mittens

Yes. Both the raw cashmere and the finished product come from the Republic of Mongolia—not the Chinese province of Inner Mongolia, with which the country is often confused. This is actually quite unusual: Mongolia supplies a large portion of the world’s raw cashmere, but by far the majority of it is knitted and sewn outside the country. We keep the entire production chain in Mongolia.

All three are natural types of wool from Mongolia, but each has its own unique characteristics. Cashmere is the classic, soft, luxurious wool. Yak wool is warm and soft. Camel wool is golden, lightweight, and temperature-regulating. Read more under Materials.

Genuine cashmere is expensive because the fine fibers are available in very limited quantities. A cashmere goat produces only a small amount of soft undercoat each year, and fibers from several goats are needed to make a single piece of knitwear. After harvesting, the fibers must be sorted, washed, and separated from the coarse guard hairs before they can be spun. The same applies to yak and camel wool.

The manufacturing process requires both specialized machinery and a great deal of manual labor. Our clothing is sewn in Mongolia in relatively small batches, without the economies of scale enjoyed by the largest manufacturing countries—but as a result, a larger share of the value is created in the country where the fibers come from.

Yes, and we’d be happy to help. Email us at undra@undarmaa.com or call us at +45 42 21 24 84—we know the products well and can help you find the right size. You’re also welcome to visit our showroom in Søborg, where you can try them on. We’re open by appointment.

No. Slight linting is completely normal for natural fibers at first and will disappear over time as the loose fibers work their way out. A wool comb or lint remover can help speed up the process. This is not a sign of poor quality—on the contrary, it’s the fine, soft undercoat that’s making itself known.