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It is the queen of wool. Cashmere. But since more affordable cashmere sweaters have flooded the world market, it has had consequences for an entire country. What measures are brands taking to limit the environmental impact of their activities? In this opaque market, where companies rarely declare the origin of cashmere wool, the editorial team of Open Data has managed to trace the production chain. The journalists have studied Mongolian social networks in detail, evaluated import-export databases and open source data from collaborative platforms, and carried out undercover research posing as a European textile importer. This allowed them to trace the journey of cashmere from Mongolia to the most famous fashion brands. Although some brands claim to have environmental labels, the investigation shows that these quality seals are not always a guarantee. Do you have information, a source or a document that you would like to send us? Write to us via our secure messaging service: [email protected]. Editor-in-chief: Sylvain Pak #kashmir #mongolia #withopendata Video available until 05/08/2028 Link to the media library: https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/118582-... Subscribe to ARTE's YouTube channel: / artede Follow us on social networks: Facebook: / arte.tv Twitter: / artede Instagram: / arte.tv