Gobi is a Mongolian cashmere producer founded in Ulaanbaatar in 1981, originally as a state enterprise built with Japanese government funding. It is one of the world's largest vertically integrated cashmere manufacturers, handling dehairing, spinning and garment-making in Mongolia, and also works with camel wool. Sweaters start around €159, with outerwear rising past €1,000.
Key facts
- Founded 1981 in Ulaanbaatar; the factory was built under a Mongolia–Japan agreement
- Privatised in 2007
- Operates five factories processing roughly 1,200 tonnes of raw cashmere a year
- Also works with camel wool; full rebrand in 2024
Fibres and construction
Gobi Cashmere works principally in Cashmere, Baby camel hair. Construction and techniques associated with the house include fully-fashioned. It is based in Mongolia, a country that is the second-largest source of raw cashmere after China and the only major origin where cashmere is knitted at scale by domestic luxury brands close to the herders who produce it..
How to judge Gobi Cashmere quality
- For cashmere pieces, look for a stated micron count or grade, 2-ply yarn for sweaters, and a dense knit with no daylight through plain areas. See the cashmere grading guide.
- This house knits fully-fashioned: check for fashioning marks along the armhole and flat, linked seams inside — the signatures of shaped, stitch-by-stitch construction.
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Gobi Cashmere: frequently asked questions
Where is Gobi Cashmere knitwear made?
Gobi Cashmere is based in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Founded 1981 in Ulaanbaatar; the factory was built under a Mongolia–Japan agreement.
What is Gobi Cashmere known for?
Gobi Cashmere is known for one of the world's largest vertically integrated cashmere producers, from raw Mongolian fibre to garment. Its principal fibres are Cashmere and Baby camel hair.
Is Gobi Cashmere a luxury brand?
Gobi Cashmere sits in the premium tier of this index (roughly $150–$400 for a sweater). Its construction methods include fully-fashioned. It is listed here on the basis of fibre quality, construction and provenance rather than price alone.
How much does Gobi Cashmere knitwear cost?
Gobi Cashmere is roughly $150–$400 for a sweater at the time of writing. Prices vary by fibre and style.
Sources
Facts verified against the sources above on 16 September 2026. Prices are indicative and change; check the house's own site.