This Optimism x Sustainability discussion explores sustainable clothing in the UAE. Emma Barber, Managing Director at DGrade, and a key contributor to the growth of sustainable clothing in the UAE, shares her insights.

This explores how Dradge started its mission, how plastic bottles can be turned into clothes, why the UAE is a great ecosystem for sustainable clothing, and optimism for the future of sustainable clothing.

00:00 Introduction
00:29 What's the story behind Dgrade and the name?
02:23 What's the step by step process from plastic bottles into clothes?
04:50 How do you get your bottles?
06:52 How much yarn is produced?
08:10 Was it hard to convince people to buy your product?
10:38 Why set up a facility in the UAE?
14:03 What keeps you optimistic on the future of sustainable clothing?

More information on DGrade can be found here: https://www.dgrade.com/