The people behind GOBI’s cashmere system in Mongolia, from raw fibre handling to spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing, finishing, and inspection.
From Mongolia, made by Mongolians
Made by Mongolians
Mongolian cashmere, shaped by Mongolian hands.
Our process · Est. 1981
More than 1,200 employees work across GOBI’s production system in Mongolia, carrying cashmere from raw fiber to finished piece. Women represent 71% of the workforce, bringing skill and precision into every stage of production.
This is the strength behind GOBI: cashmere rooted in Mongolia, refined by Mongolians, and made through a system built where the fiber begins.
Our people
Cashmere Rooted in Mongolia, Refined by Mongolians
Across GOBI's production system in Mongolia, skilled employees carry cashmere from raw fibre to finished piece — and women make up the majority of that workforce, bringing skill and precision into every stage of production.
This is the strength behind GOBI: cashmere rooted in Mongolia, refined by Mongolians, and made through a system built where the fibre begins.
1,200+ employees
1,200+ employees
71% women workforce
71% women workforce
Women make up the majority of GOBI’s workforce, bringing skill, care, and precision to each stage of cashmere production.
829 production employees
829 production employees
Specialised production teams transform Mongolian raw cashmere into yarn, fabric, knitwear, and finished pieces for GOBI’s core collections.
Our scale
One System. Five Major Factories.
Behind every GOBI cashmere piece is a system of skilled hands, technical knowledge and dedicated production stages.
Each stage plays a distinct role in transforming raw Mongolian cashmere into yarn, fabric, knitwear and finished pieces — all supported by GOBI's production system in Mongolia.
Primary · Spinning · Weaving · Knitting · Sewing
Manufacturing Process
Primary factory 1,200 tonnes of cashmere
Spinning factory 1,300 tonnes of yarn
Weaving factory 650K pieces
Knitting factory 1.7M pieces
Sewing factory 160K pieces
A TOTAL OF 2.5 MILLION FINAL PRODUCTS PER YEAR
Virtuous Cycle
- Nomadic Herders
- Raw Cashmere
- Yarn
- Design
- Manufacture
- Product
- Customer
- Capital
The virtuous cycle of Gobi Cashmere
The world's most authentic cashmere. Created by herders, designers, manufacturers, and several adorable goats, all in Mongolia, by Mongolians.
25% of the Mongolian population are herders
1/3 of the yearly income of herders is from the cashmere industry
Factory process
From Raw Fibre to Finished Form
A GOBI cashmere piece does not begin as a finished garment. It begins as raw Mongolian cashmere — handled, refined and shaped through dedicated production stages before becoming a piece made to be worn for years.
GOBI combines skilled Mongolian craftsmanship with advanced textile technology from leading machinery makers. Across selected production stages, machines such as Bigagli, Shima Seiki and Stoll support precision, consistency and modern cashmere production.
Primary factory
Hand-Sorted at the Source
Raw cashmere arrives at GOBI's primary factory before it becomes yarn, fabric or knitwear.
Here, skilled employees sort the fibre by natural colour, quality and condition. White, Beige, Warm Grey and Taupe fibres are separated by hand — a quiet yet essential step that decides how the material will move through the rest of production.
This is where GOBI's scale meets human judgement.
Washing & dehairing
Cleaned with Controlled Precision
After sorting, cashmere is washed, dried and dehaired to separate the soft undercoat from coarse hair, dust and impurities.
This stage is controlled by temperature and humidity, with the dehairing area kept at around 20–23°C and 60–63% humidity. These conditions protect the fibre during one of the most important steps in cashmere refinement.
The result is cleaner, softer cashmere, ready for spinning.
Spinning factory
Rested Before Spinning
The processed cashmere does not move straight into yarn.
Before spinning, the fibre is conditioned and rested for 24 hours, preparing it for the next stages of production. This resting stage is part of how GOBI works with cashmere as a delicate natural material, not just a raw input.
In the spinning factory, the fibre is transformed into yarn using advanced Italian technology, including Bigagli machinery.
Weaving factory
Woven into Structure
GOBI's weaving factory turns yarn into cashmere fabrics, scarves and shawls.
Some woven pieces require thousands of needles, with yarns threaded carefully before production begins. This is where technical precision and human inspection work together to control the surface, structure and finish of the fabric.
Knitting factory
Knitted with Technology and Touch
In the knitting factory, yarn becomes knitwear pieces and selected seamless styles.
GOBI uses advanced Japanese and German knitting technology, including Shima Seiki and Stoll machines and 3D knitting for selected wholegarment styles. Designs are sent to machines through an internal network, turning digital patterns into cashmere forms.
Knitting is one of GOBI's strongest production areas.
Sewing factory
Sewing & Final Inspection
The final stage is where cashmere becomes a finished piece.
In GOBI's sewing process, cashmere fabric is relaxed, cut, shaped, sewn, washed, ironed and inspected. Before cutting, fabrics rest for 24 hours, allowing the material to settle before the final garment is formed.
This stage completes GOBI's production journey from fibre to finished product. Before completion, each piece is inspected for feel, structure, finish and appearance.
GOBI does not only design cashmere. It understands cashmere through every stage of production.
Questions, Answered
What does "Made by Mongolians" mean at GOBI?
It means GOBI cashmere is shaped through Mongolian knowledge, skilled hands and a production system built where the fibre begins.
How many employees work at GOBI?
GOBI has more than 1,200 employees, including 829 production employees across its production divisions.
What percentage of GOBI's workforce are women?
Women represent 71% of GOBI's workforce, bringing skill, precision and care into every stage of production.
How many factories does GOBI have?
GOBI works through five major factories: Primary, Spinning, Weaving, Knitting and Sewing.
How does GOBI process cashmere?
Raw Mongolian cashmere moves through sorting, washing, dehairing, spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing, finishing and final inspection.
What happens in the primary factory?
Raw cashmere is sorted by natural colour, quality and condition before being washed, dried and dehaired.
Why does cashmere rest before spinning?
Before spinning, the fibre is conditioned and rested for 24 hours, helping it prepare for smoother handling in the next production stages.
Explore the GOBI Story
From Mongolian cashmere and craftsmanship to innovation, responsibility, certifications, and global presence.
The Fibre
Mongolian Cashmere
A country of extremes, the spring comb, and fibre measured before it is spun.
The Fibre
Natural Colour Cashmere
Four natural tones from the goat. No added dyeing stage for selected styles.
Craft & Innovation
Made by Mongolians
Five factories, six production stages, one system in Ulaanbaatar.
Trust
Certifications
OEKO-TEX®, SFA Gold, ISO and Mongolian Noble Fibre® — with the certificates to open.
Craft & Innovation
CashmereTech
Cashmere designed around −30°C to +30°C needs: Light, Warm, Extrawarm.
Craft & Innovation
Seamless Knitwear
Seamless 3D knitwear: fewer seams, less construction waste.
Craft & Innovation
CashmeReborn
A second life for selected production remnants, reworked into new cashmere pieces.
Our Story
45 Years of Heritage
From the first Mongolia–Japan line to a modern cashmere house.
Craft & Innovation
Designers
Naoki Takizawa, and fifteen years of collaborations.
Our Story
Leadership
Rooted in Mongolia, led by Mongolians.
Our Story
From Mongolia to the World
Websites, marketplaces and stores across five countries.
