Exploring the Wonders of GOBI Cashmere: A Behind-the-Scenes

January 31, 2023

Ariunzul Enkhbaatar

Head of Sustainable Development Department

Ariunzul Enkhbaatar

Head of Sustainable Development Department

As the Head of the Sustainable Development Division at GOBI Cashmere, Ariunzul is dedicated to ensuring responsible and ethical practices across every step of cashmere production. She leads efforts in environmental protection, social responsibility, and ethical governance while working closely with herders to support sustainable sourcing.

Passionate about Mongolian culture and the lives of the herders who make cashmere possible, she shares stories about their traditions, the craftsmanship behind cashmere garments, and how GOBI Cashmere upholds its commitment to sustainability.

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With the founding of GOBI through the joint cooperation of Japan and Mongolia in 1981, GOBI has been operating as Mongolia’s first and leading goat cashmere manufacturing facility

With the founding of GOBI through the joint cooperation of Japan and Mongolia in 1981, GOBI has been operating as Mongolia’s first and leading goat cashmere manufacturing facility.

Since more than 40 years ago, GOBI has become and remained the first and foremost leading cashmere company in Mongolia. But how did we manage to achieve what we have thus far?

Mongolia is known for producing some of the first cashmere in the world. The country’s harsh, cold climate and high altitude create perfect conditions for the cashmere goats that thrive there, yielding a soft, warm, durable fiber. We maintained the ancient nomadic roots of Mongolia and its people by embracing cutting-edge technology, alongside innovation. GOBI established a brand that supports the livelihoods of nomadic herders and the local community while also promoting environmental and animal-friendly practices.

Our story begins with Gobi becoming the first factory in Mongolia to receive an international quality prize and certificate, gradually implementing the international ISO 9000 standard. Consequently, we have begun working on improving our products, constructed a new garment factory, bolstered our capabilities with technology from Italy, Germany, Poland, and Japan, and supported the expansion and development of employees.

A visit to the GOBI cashmere factory is an opportunity to experience the magic of this luxurious fabric first-hand. From the moment you step inside, you are transported into a world of spinning machines, skilled craftsmen, and raw materials that are transformed into beautiful, finished products.

The spun fibers are then woven into a variety of products, including garments, blankets, and accessories. The GOBI cashmere factory is known for its attention to detail, and this is evident in the finished products. From the softness of the cashmere to the intricate patterns and designs, every aspect of the product is carefully considered and executed with precision.

GOBI Cashmere manufactures goods from traceable raw cashmere with no involvement of middlemen, while trying to preserve our traditions and deliver them to future generations. With GOBI, we have demonstrated that cashmere can be cozy, luxurious, environmentally friendly, compassionate, and affordable—beliefs we have held for more than 40 years.