How to Book a Free Gobi Cashmere Factory Tour

Learn how Mongolia’s largest cashmere brand goes from goat to coat. Behind the scenes at the factory and shopping at the Factory Store during this free tour.

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The first time I toured the Gobi Factory, I couldn’t help but smile the entire time. To see how the brand goes from, how they like to say goat to coat, is fascinating!

First, we started by visiting the ladies who separated the raw cashmere that came direct from the herders. Gobi purchases 83% of the raw cashmere sold by local herders across the country! Let me tell you, that is a lot of cashmere. Cashmere that is all sorted by hand.

From there, the cashmere gets conditioned, processed, dyed, and is rested. Yes, rested.

Then, the big machines come it and it starts the process to become yarn. The yarn is still really delicate at this point, so from here it’s twisted into usable, durable yarn that’s ready to use.

After that, it’s made into fabrics or panels that eventually are hand sewn together on a floor where more than 700 people work! Then quality control, and so on and so on.

Like I said, it is fascinating!

While there are so many intricate details that you’ll hear about during the tour, just seeing this entire production process is worth every second of your time.

From seeing the original machines from 1981, when the factory opened, to touching the raw, unprocessed cashmere, this day tour doesn’t disappoint.

The factory tour is about one hour and it can be booked for anytime of day during normal weekday working hours.

One of the best parts of this experience is that the Gobi Factory Tour guide drops you off in their attached showroom where you can shop until you drop. Or at least until the factory closes.

This tour is only available on weekdays.

The Gobi Cashmere Factory and Gobi Flagship Store are located outside the city center (📍 Gobi Cashmere Factory on Google Maps). I recommend taking a taxi or hiring a car for a few hours when you go.

Highlights of this free Gobi Factory Tour and visiting the Gobi Flagship Store include:

See behind the scenes at Mongolia’s biggest cashmere company. Gobi has a long history and it’s impressive to hear their story, especially considering they were once a state-owned company during Soviet times.
Walk through all the stages and processes of how Gobi Cashmere takes raw cashmere and turns it into beautiful garments. Learn about the different colors and see each process up close.
End your tour at the newly redesigned Gobi Flagship Store where you’ll have time to shop Gobi’s biggest selection of items, from new collections to classic garments.

About Gobi Cashmere

Gobi Cashmere is Mongolia’s oldest and biggest cashmere brand. Since 1981 they have been Mongolia’s largest buyer of raw cashmere and producer of cashmere goods.

Today, Gobi buys brushed raw cashmere directly from herding families across the country. In fact, they buy 83% off all the raw cashmere available between March and June.

Approximately 1,200 tons of raw cashmere are processed annually at the factory. Every year, Gobi Cashmere produces approximately:

500,000 pieces of knitwear
250,000 meters of woven textiles
25,000 pieces of custom-fitted clothing

Gobi Cashmere is sold around the world and there are two branch stores in Berlin and Dusseldorf, Germany.

Why I Love Gobi Cashmere (as Someone Who Lives Here)

Gobi Cashmere has long been my favorite Mongolian cashmere brand. Not only are their pieces beautiful, but their fit is always perfect, and each piece has become a staple in my wardrobe. Buying a piece of Gobi Cashmere is investing in a article of clothing that you’ll have for many years to come.

Plus, cashmere is the perfect fabric to wear in Mongolia for many reasons.

Firstly, it is incredibly warm, which is essential for surviving Mongolia’s drastic weather changes.

Secondly, it doesn’t smell so you can wear it comfortably for many days on end.

Finally, it packs down well so it doesn’t take up much space in your bag.

Needless to say, it’s one of the most versatile garments you can have when visiting and traveling through Mongolia! It also makes a great souvenir to take home with you to remember your trip.

How to Book a Free Gobi Cashmere Factory Tour

Fill out the form linked below and someone from the Gobi Cashmere team will be in touch. Tours are only offered during weekday working hours and all tours are led by someone from the Gobi Cashmere team.