(In Development)

A member of the Mongolian Parliament, MP Narankhuu from Dungov, has asked FIRE to help create and develop a sustainable wool processing industry to utilize substandard quality sheep wool. While camel hair wool and cashmere sell very well in Mongolia, the sheep herders have a difficult time finding buyers for their wool. 

The first step in this project would be to build a wool processing plant that would clean the raw sheep wool to be made into a final product. 

With the assistance of Greg Triebes, a volunteer textile engineer from GORE, we are researching potential products. The challenge is the quality of the wool. Mongolian wool is of a lesser quality than the traditional Merino wool used for clothing. Some ideas we have had are alternative home insulation, car seat covers, mattress stuffing, etc.

In addition to job creation this industry will be a boon to nomads who heretofore have had little market for their sheep wool.

We hope to implement this project in the Spring of 2011.


Volunteer Opportunities
Research - We are in need of product research and eventually market research when we have finally decided on the best product for the Mongolian wool.
Marketing Support - Once we have established the infrastructure and product production, we will need to reach out to the market to maximize our efforts.
Business Advice - This program will have the heart of a "for profit" business more than any of our other programs. This an aspect that we would great appreciate guidance and advice with.
Travel to Mongolia - Once we have the infrastructure established we would welcome volunteer engineers and textile experts who could provide training on quality control, systems analysis and so much more… stay tuned!