Kopila

What Kopila does

Kopila is a UK-based luxury cashmere knitwear brand founded in 2022, operating from a London headquarters with artisanal production in Kathmandu, Nepal. The company designs and sells premium 100% cashmere garments including sweaters, cardigans, loungewear, trousers, skirts, and scarves, with hand-finished techniques such as Fair Isle, pointelle, lace stitching, and traditional hand knitting inspired by Nepalese Dhaka textiles. Materials are sourced from a Royal Cashmere yarn spinner holding OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 and ISO14001 certifications, with three dye tiers (dye-free, botanical, OEKO-TEX certified non-toxic) underpinning the sustainability positioning.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model through a Shopify storefront (kopila.co.uk) with multi-currency support (USD, GBP, EUR) and global shipping via DHL, supplemented by a recently launched SS25 wholesale program targeting luxury boutiques and department stores. Pricing is firmly luxury-tier, ranging from approximately $131 for accessories to $2,743 for heirloom hand-knit pieces, with promotional 20% discounts applied to limited edition batches. The brand is privately held with no disclosed funding, no parent company, and a 6-person headcount, indicating an early-stage micro-luxury operator. Marketing is content-driven, with a sustainability-focused editorial blog, organic social, and SEO supporting customer acquisition for affluent, ethically-minded consumers seeking heirloom-quality cashmere.

Name

Kopila

Legal name

Kopila Cashmere

Website

https://kopila.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kopila is a UK-based luxury cashmere knitwear brand founded in 2022, handcrafting premium sweaters, cardigans, loungewear, and accessories in Nepal using sustainable dye-free, botanical, and OEKO-TEX certified processes, selling globally via Shopify DTC and wholesale to affluent, ethically-minded consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Cashmere Knitwear

NAICS

Apparel Knitting Mills (3151), Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Knit Outerwear Mills (2253), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Knitwear & Sweaters Manufacturers (CRAAAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Scarves/Shawls/Winter Neckwear Manufacturing (IMAOAFAD)

Keywords

• Luxury cashmere knitwear
• Sustainable fashion brand
• Hand-knitted cashmere
• Ethically sourced cashmere
• Cashmere clothing

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales through Shopify e-commerce platform. Products are sold at luxury price points ranging from approximately $440 to $2,743 USD. Includes made-to-order and limited edition offerings.
2. Wholesale: Wholesale program targeting boutiques and department stores globally for SS25 season and beyond. Provides lookbooks, line sheets, and brand books to wholesale buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kopila designs, produces and sells luxury 100% cashmere knitwear garments—including sweaters, cardigans, loungewear, trousers, skirts, scarves, vests, jackets and accessories—handcrafted by skilled artisans in Nepal from Royal Cashmere yarn. The brand offers sustainable dye choices across dye-free, botanical-dyed and OEKO-TEX certified collections, plus a limited edition, made-to-order model and a wholesale program targeting luxury boutiques globally.

Product overview

Kopila is a luxury cashmere fashion brand offering ethically sourced, sustainable cashmere knitwear. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive range of cashmere garments including sweaters, cardigans, loungewear, trousers, skirts, scarves, and accessories. The brand distinguishes itself through sustainable practices offering three levels of dye options: dye-free (undyed natural tones), botanical dyes (plant-based), and OEKO-TEX certified non-toxic dyes. Key collections include the Daywear line with trans-seasonal styles, the Heirloom hand-knit collection celebrating Nepal's Dhaka textile traditions, the Loungewear collection featuring delicate lace-stitched pieces, and the AW26 Daywear collection with latest seasonal offerings. Products are crafted by skilled artisans in Nepal using premium Royal Cashmere yarn.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cashmere Sweaters and Cardigans (Daywear Collection) Core ready-to-wear line of 100% cashmere sweaters and cardigans—including Fair Isle, pointelle, cable knit, crew neck, V neck, boyfriend, roll neck, turtle neck, polo neck and cropped styles—crafted from Royal Cashmere yarn and priced from approximately $440 to $2,200 USD.
• Heirloom Hand-Knit Cashmere Collection Hand-knitted premium pieces celebrating traditional Nepalese Dhaka textile craftsmanship, including the Heirloom Hand Knit Fairisle Cardigan and hand-knit cable sweaters; the highest-priced tier at approximately $2,743 USD per piece, designed to last generations.
• Cashmere Loungewear Collection Loungewear line in softest premium cashmere featuring lace stitched pyjama shirts, bralets, pyjama shorts, pyjama trousers, pointelle stitch socks and a lace stitched wrap; priced from approximately $131 (socks) to $860 (wrap) USD.
• Dye-Free Cashmere Collection Sub-line of cashmere pieces using only the natural undyed tones of cashmere in softest neutrals from creamy whites to soft earthy browns; pollutant free, fully biodegradable and of supreme sustainable quality.
• Botanica Collection (Botanical Dyes) Cashmere garments dyed with botanical dyes derived from herbs, flowers, wood, roots, leaves and petals such as indigo, marigold, pomegranate and rhubarb; produced without the use of chemicals at any stage.
• Cashmere Scarves and Wraps Cashmere scarves and wraps including striped, ombre dip dye, skinny, long, loop and chunky styles, plus a lace stitched cashmere wrap; accessories completing the loungewear and outerwear offering.
• Cashmere Trousers and Skirts Bottoms in pure cashmere including soft wide leg trousers, cable knit skirts, pleated skirts with yoke detail, A-line long skirts, asymmetric cable skirts and 1/2 milano culottes.
• Cashmere Jackets, Coats and Vests Outerwear and layering pieces in pure cashmere including a chunky cashmere bomber jacket, waffle knit waistcoat, sleeveless ellipse hem vest, hand knit loop and cable coat and jacket, loop jacket, loop gilet and a button front jacket with pockets.
• Limited Edition Collection Small-batch limited edition pieces sold at 20% off promotional pricing, designed to reduce textile waste and maintain exclusivity within the brand's offerings.
• Made-to-Order Cashmere Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Cashmere garments are 100% biodegradable, supporting circular fashion economy
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DHLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKopila partners with DHL for all domestic and international shipping. DHL Go Green program uses carbon insetting solutions, investing within their business to reduce emissions at source rather than offsetting. Kopila pays a subsidy on each parcel enabling DHL to use sustainable aviation fuel, working toward DHL's carbon neutral shipping goal by 2030. DHL is a long-term partner of the United Nations and supports UN Sustainable Development Goals.
• World Class Cashmere Spinner (Royal Cashmere Supplier)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKopila partners with a world-class cashmere spinner who shares their vision for environmental protection and sustainability. The spinner provides Royal Cashmere, a superior quality yarn. The spinner holds ISO14001 certification (Environmental Management Systems) and OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 certification for dyes.
• Alexandra BrinckminorOthersTextile artist featured as inspiration for cashmere repair and mending techniques. Encourages customers to consider repairing damaged garments through creative visible mending techniques such as sashiko and darning.
• Tessa The DresserminorOthersTextile artist partner offering visible and invisible mending services for cashmere knitwear. Referenced in circularity guide as example of artists who can creatively darn and extend garment life.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• N.Peal: British luxury cashmere knitwear brand with similar premium positioning and made-in-Nepal heritage ties. Operates both DTC and global wholesale to boutiques and department stores, directly competing with Kopila for the same luxury cashmere customer.
• Eric Bompard: French luxury cashmere knitwear specialist with comparable price points and DTC-plus-wholesale model. Competes directly in the premium women's cashmere sweater and cardigan segment that Kopila targets.
• Autumn Cashmere: Specialist cashmere knitwear brand offering premium women's sweaters, cardigans, and accessories. Directly comparable product mix and price positioning to Kopila's core daywear assortment.
• Gobi Cashmere: Mongolian cashmere specialist with vertically integrated production and direct artisan sourcing — a structural parallel to Kopila's Nepal-sourced, artisan-made model. Competes in the ethical luxury cashmere segment.
• The Elder Statesman: Ultra-luxury cashmere brand with hand-finished techniques and similar price ceiling ($2,000+). Competes for the highest end of Kopila's range, particularly the Heirloom Hand Knit collection.
• White + Warren: Premium cashmere brand offering knitwear and accessories through DTC and wholesale channels. Similar luxury positioning, comparable pricing architecture, and overlapping wholesale distribution into boutiques and department stores.
• Naadam: Sustainable cashmere brand sourcing directly from Mongolian herders with ethical production positioning analogous to Kopila's Nepal artisan model. Operates DTC-first at premium but slightly lower price points, targeting a similar conscious luxury segment.

Broad incumbents

• Johnstons of Elgin: Heritage Scottish cashmere manufacturer with over 200 years of history producing knitwear, accessories, and home textiles. Larger scale and broader product portfolio than Kopila but overlapping in premium cashmere knitwear and accessories.
• Loro Piana: Global luxury cashmere leader offering premium knitwear, accessories, and fabrics at the top of the category. Sets the price ceiling and brand standard against which Kopila's ultra-premium positioning is benchmarked.

Emerging players

• Begg & Co: Heritage Scottish cashmere specialist with hand-finished scarves, stoles, and knitwear. Comparable artisanal positioning and price architecture in the cashmere accessories segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kopila

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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