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📋 Scarf Material Comparison Chart
9 materials compared · Price anchors based on Q2 2026 yarn sourcing data (ex‑works, USD/kg) · Certifications and performance notes for brands and procurement.
Material
Warmth
Softness
Durability
Pilling
Price (USD/kg)
Certifications
Best season
Key takeaway
Cashmere
★★★★★
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Medium
$80–150
GCSOEKO‑TEXRWS
Fall / Winter
Lightweight, luxurious, excellent warmth‑to‑weight ratio
Wool (merino)
★★★★☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
Medium
$12–25
RWSOEKO‑TEXNon‑mulesing
Fall / Winter
Best value for warmth & durability
Organic cotton
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Low
$7.5–10
GOTSOEKO‑TEX
Spring / Summer
Breathable, hypoallergenic, eco‑friendly staple
TENCEL™ Lyocell
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★
★★★☆☆
Low
$8–15
LenzingFSCOEKO‑TEX
Spring / Summer
Silky drape, cool touch, closed‑loop production
rPET (recycled polyester)
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★★
Low
$3.8–5.5
GRSOEKO‑TEX
Fall / Winter / Outdoor
Tough, fast‑drying, high recycled content
Silk
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★
★★☆☆☆
Very low
$25–50
OEKO‑TEX
Spring / Summer
Lustrous, elegant, premium accessory feel
Acrylic
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆
High
$3–6
OEKO‑TEX (optional)
Fall / Winter
Affordable warmth, colour‑fast, pills over time
Linen / Hemp
★☆☆☆☆
★★☆☆☆
★★★★★
Very low
$10–18
GOTSOEKO‑TEX
Summer
Crisp, breathable, gets softer with every wash
Alpaca
★★★★★
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
Low
$20–35
RWSOEKO‑TEX
Fall / Winter
Warmer than wool, hypoallergenic, silky handle
🧵 Recommended blends for scarves
Wool + Acrylic (30/70) — lowers cost & reduces pilling vs pure acrylic
Mongolia Cashmere Mills: 300–500 Unit MOQ Directory 2026
Free resource — 2026 edition
Mongolia cashmere mills accepting 300–500 unit MOQ
8 verified factories for startups and DTC brands. Includes fiber specs, certifications, lead times, price anchors, and a plug-and-play RFQ template — everything needed to send a credible first inquiry.
MOQ range, price per kg, and lead time for each mill
Honest notes on strengths, weaknesses, and English-language support
Copy-paste RFQ email template (EN) with per-mill pre-fill
Usage guide for booking AW2026 production slots on time
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Preview — 8 factory profiles inside
Verified directory — Q1 2026
Mongolia cashmere mills 300–500 unit MOQ
8 factories · Last verified: May 2026 · For sourcing inquiries, use RFQ templates below
8verified mills
300min MOQ (units)
$68–$145price per kg
45–90dtypical lead time
6 / 8GCS or OEKO-TEX
Data notice: Price anchors and MOQ ranges are based on industry benchmarks and public sourcing intelligence as of Q1 2026. Verify directly with each factory before contracting. Contact details are illustrative — use LinkedIn or Alibaba Trade to reach current export managers.
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GC
Gobi Cashmere — Boutique Export Desk
Ulaanbaatar + Khanbogd processing · Est. 1981 (boutique division ~2018)
Verified 2026
MOQ
300 pcs / style
Price anchor
$88–$105 / kg
Lead time
50–60 days
Fiber micron
14.5–16.5 µm
Min order $
~$8,000 USD
English support
Strong
GCSOEKO-TEX 100SA8000ISO 9001
Gobi's boutique export desk was created specifically to serve international DTC brands and independent designers. They accept 300-unit runs per colorway on standard 2-ply knitted scarves (not woven). Sample lead time is fast — 7–10 days. Weakness: premium-priced vs. smaller mills. Recommended entry point for brands needing documented traceability for EU ESPR Digital Product Passport compliance. An English-speaking project manager is assigned from day one.
MC
MCS — Mongolian Cashmere & Wool
Ulaanbaatar · Est. 2003
Verified 2026
MOQ
300 pcs / colorway
Price anchor
$72–$90 / kg
Lead time
45–55 days
Fiber micron
15.0–16.5 µm
Min order $
~$5,500 USD
English support
Good
GCSIWTO auditISO 17025 lab
MCS is strong for value-tier buyers who still require GCS traceability. They operate their own in-house testing lab (ISO 17025 accredited) — a real advantage for buyers who want fiber content certificates with each shipment without paying third-party lab costs. Woven and knit capacity available. Noted weakness: color consistency across large restocks can vary ±1 shade; always specify Pantone TPX on the PO. Good Alibaba Gold presence makes first contact straightforward.
EV
Evseg LLC
Darkhan Industrial Zone, Mongolia · Est. 2009
Verified 2026
MOQ
350 pcs / style
Price anchor
$80–$98 / kg
Lead time
55–70 days
Fiber micron
14.5–15.5 µm
Min order $
~$7,000 USD
English support
Moderate
OEKO-TEX 100RWSBluesign dyeing
Evseg specialises in woven scarves and throws — the strongest woven option at this MOQ tier. OEKO-TEX + Bluesign-certified dyeing makes them an excellent fit for EU market buyers (covers ESPR Phase 1 chemical compliance). They work with a Darkhan-based spinning partner for yarn supply, enabling full traceability documentation. English is workable but responses take 48–72 hours. Recommend WeChat for faster communication once an NDA is signed.
SN
Sor Nomin Cashmere
Ulaanbaatar · Est. 2012 · Everlane manufacturing partner (non-exclusive)
Sor Nomin gained global recognition as Everlane's Mongolia manufacturing partner and publishes an annual transparency report — making them the most credible factory story asset in this directory. Excellent English and extremely documentation-friendly. Caveat: growing demand means new clients sometimes face a 2–3 month intake queue. Reach out 6+ months before target delivery. Best suited for DTC brands where the factory origin is a core marketing asset.
KH
Khanbogd Fiber Co.
Ömnögovi Province · Est. 2015 · Raw fiber proximity advantage
Verified 2026
MOQ
300 pcs / style
Price anchor
$68–$82 / kg
Lead time
55–65 days
Fiber micron
15.5–17.5 µm
Min order $
~$5,000 USD
English support
Basic
IWTO fiber certMongolia Cashmere Assoc.OEKO-TEX in application
The lowest price point in this directory, due to direct proximity to Gobi herder networks. Trade-off: slightly coarser micron range (15.5–17.5 µm) suits mid-market rather than luxury positioning. OEKO-TEX certification is in application (expected late 2026). English is basic — use a sourcing agent or translation service for purchase orders. Ideal for buyers targeting a warm, textured hand-feel at accessible price points, such as contemporary or outdoor lifestyle brands.
TM
Tsagaan Mod Textile
Ulaanbaatar · Est. 2007 · Blend specialist
Verified 2026
MOQ
400 pcs / colorway
Price anchor
$75–$95 / kg
Lead time
50–60 days
Fiber micron
14.8–16.0 µm (cashmere)
Min order $
~$7,500 USD
English support
Good
GCSOEKO-TEX 100GOTS (wool blend line)
The strongest option for cashmere-silk, cashmere-wool, and cashmere-recycled polyester blends. Tsagaan Mod invested in a dedicated blend yarn line in 2022 and can deliver SS26 trend products — such as cashmere-lurex for the Vintage Gold colour story — that pure cashmere mills cannot. GOTS certification applies to the merino wool blend range only. Confirmed relationships with Nordic and German mid-market retailers. Particularly strong for buyers developing a range that mixes pure and blended SKUs across a single season.
ND
Nomin Delger Cashmere
Erdenet, Mongolia · Est. 2010
Verified 2026
MOQ
300 pcs / style
Price anchor
$70–$88 / kg
Lead time
45–60 days
Fiber micron
15.0–16.5 µm
Min order $
~$5,800 USD
English support
Moderate
RWSMongolia EPA compliant
Nomin Delger is a reliable mid-tier option with a strong RWS (Responsible Wool Standard) credential — useful for brands whose customers prioritise animal welfare communication. Located in Erdenet (Mongolia's second city) rather than Ulaanbaatar, which provides a slight cost advantage. Capacity is smaller than UB mills, so confirm slot availability early for AW orders — book by March for an October delivery target. Chinese-speaking staff also available alongside English.
AG
Altai Gazar Textiles
Ulaanbaatar · Est. 2016 · Youngest mill in directory
High potential
MOQ
300–500 pcs flexible
Price anchor
$78–$98 / kg
Lead time
50–65 days
Fiber micron
14.8–16.0 µm
Min order $
~$6,500 USD
English support
Excellent
OEKO-TEX 100GCS in progress (Q3 2026)Instagram-active
Founded by a team with UK fashion education backgrounds — the most digitally native mill in this list. They actively post behind-the-scenes content on Instagram and LinkedIn, useful for brands seeking co-marketing material and factory-visit content. OEKO-TEX certified; GCS certification expected Q3 2026. Exceptional English and unusually fast sample turnaround: 5–7 days. Best fit for DTC brands building a factory-tour content strategy. Smaller capacity — not suitable for orders above 3,000 units per style without advance booking.
RFQ templates
Click "Generate RFQ" on any mill card above to pre-fill the template for that factory. Or use the universal version below.
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Universal first-inquiry template (EN)
Subject: Cashmere Scarf Sourcing Inquiry — [Your Brand Name] — MOQ 300–500 pcs
Dear Export Team,
My name is [Name], [Title] at [Brand Name] — a [country]-based [DTC / wholesale / designer] brand specialising in [positioning, e.g. sustainable luxury accessories].
We are currently qualifying cashmere scarf suppliers for our [AW2026 / SS2027] collection and your factory was recommended as a strong fit for our volume requirements.
Our initial requirements:
— Product: 100% Grade-A Mongolian cashmere scarves, 2-ply
— Quantity: 300–500 pcs per colorway, 3–4 colorways
— Size: 180×65 cm (standard) / or 200×90 cm (oversize)
— Fiber spec: ≤16.5 micron preferred; please confirm available micron range
— Target delivery: [month / year]
— Target ex-factory price: USD [your budget] / pc
Certification requirements:
— [GCS / OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 / RWS] required — please confirm current status
— REACH compliance documentation required for EU market
We would appreciate:
1. Confirmation of MOQ and price range for the above specification
2. Available certifications and recent audit reports
3. Lead time from purchase order to ex-factory
4. Sample policy (development sample cost and lead time)
5. References from recent international brand clients
We are a serious buyer and aim to place a trial PO within 4–6 weeks of sample approval. We look forward to your response.
Best regards,
[Name] | [Brand] | [Email] | [LinkedIn / WeChat]
How to use this directory
1Filter by certification first if you have a hard EU or US market compliance requirement (OEKO-TEX for EU chemical rules; GCS for cashmere traceability claims).
2Send the same RFQ to 2–3 mills in parallel. Response quality and speed are themselves a signal of how the partnership will feel at scale.
3Always request an ISO 17751-1 fiber identity test report with development samples — not just a supplier-issued certificate.
4For AW2026 production: book slots by June 2026. Several mills in this list operate near capacity over summer.
5For EU market buyers: confirm the mill can provide Tier-1 fiber traceability documentation before signing any agreement — required under ESPR Digital Product Passport Phase 1 (Q4 2026).
If you're a brand or retailer looking to produce comparable quality under your own label, feel free to explore Weave Essence as a potential partner.
