What DGrade does

DGrade is a Dubai-headquartered, privately-held B2B sustainable clothing manufacturer founded in 2010 that converts post-consumer PET plastic bottles into its proprietary Greenspun™ rPET polyester yarn, which can be woven or knitted into more than 250 fabric types (jersey, twill, denim, poplin, chiffon, canvas, fleece) with optional treatments for bacteria-resistance, UV-resistance, waterproofing, and fire retardancy. The company's core product line is custom-designed corporate wear, industry uniforms, private-label and white-label clothing, and retail apparel/accessories (t-shirts, polos, shirts, trousers, chef jackets, scrubs, lab coats, high-vis vests, bags, caps, scarves, lanyards, hotel amenities and toiletries), all built on this single in-house yarn platform. Greesnspun™ is supplemented by the Simply Bottles recycling initiative, which collects bottles at schools, businesses, and events across the UAE and Bahrain to feed the circular feedstock loop and generate marketing/CSR engagement.

DGrade monetizes primarily through one-time custom-manufacturing B2B orders (AED-denominated unit pricing of roughly AED 15–40 per piece for stock items, with MOQs ranging from 50 to 3,000 pieces and 500+ for custom uniforms), supplemented by website-direct e-commerce sales of stock items and CSR-driven Simply Bottles programs for schools and events. Its customer base is concentrated in the UAE, spans government (Dubai Municipality, where 3 million bottles were recycled into municipal worker uniforms), sports and entertainment (Desert Vipers cricket, Mubadala World Tennis Championship, Abu Dhabi Grand Prix/Yas Marina, Flash Entertainment/ETIHAD Park), hospitality (Burj Al Arab), and food & beverage (Starbucks UAE/Alshaya Group), with geographic extension into Bahrain via the Nidukki channel partner. The company is founder-led (Kris Barber, Founder & CEO; Emma Barber, Managing Director) with an 11–50 employee headcount, has won three Gold awards at the 2023 Gulf Sustainability Awards, and reports a target of recycling more than 1 billion plastic bottles into sustainable clothing.

Name

DGrade

Legal name

DGrade

Website

https://dgrade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DGrade is a Dubai-based B2B sustainable clothing manufacturer founded in 2010 that converts recycled plastic bottles into Greenspun™ yarn and fabric for custom corporate uniforms, workwear, and accessories, serving enterprises across the UAE and Bahrain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Biobased, Compostable & Low-Impact Material Innovation (Bio-polymers/Dope Dyeing) (IMAOAMAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sustainable & Certified Materials (Organic, Recycled, Traceable) (CRAAAMAK)

Keywords

• Sustainable clothing manufacturing
• Recycled polyester fabric
• Custom corporate uniforms
• Eco-friendly workwear
• Plastic bottle recycling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sustainable Uniforms and Clothing Sales: B2B sales of custom-designed sustainable clothing and uniforms made from Greenspun™ yarn. Products include corporate-wear, uniforms for various industries, private label, white label, and retail lines. Also sells directly to businesses through website with minimum order quantities ranging from 50-3000 pieces depending on product type.
2. Simply Bottles Recycling Initiative: Works with Schools, Businesses and Events to educate and engage people in recycling and the circular economy. Organizations can participate to meet CSR goals, raise environmental awareness, and support government sustainability goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DGrade designs and manufactures sustainable clothing, uniforms and accessories from its proprietary Greenspun™ yarn, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. The company produces over 250 types of fabric (jersey, twill, denim, poplin, chiffon, canvas) used for custom corporate-wear, industry uniforms, private label, white label and retail lines, with fabric treatments available for bacteria-resistance, UV-resistance, waterproofing and fire-retardancy. The company also runs the Simply Bottles recycling initiative with schools, businesses and events to feed plastic bottles back into its production cycle.

Product overview

DGrade is a UAE-based sustainable clothing manufacturer offering a unified product ecosystem centered around its proprietary Greenspun™ yarn made from recycled plastic bottles. The core offering includes Greenspun™ Sustainable Clothing & Uniforms, which encompasses over 250 types of fabrics (jersey, twill, denim, poplin, chiffon, canvas) for producing custom-designed corporate wear, uniforms, private label, white label, and retail lines. The product portfolio includes t-shirts, polo shirts, shirts, trousers, shorts, hoodies, jackets, chef wear, scrubs, lab coats, high-vis vests, bags (tote, backpacks, duffel, drawstring, lunch), accessories (caps, scarves, bucket hats, lanyards), and hotel amenities/toiletries. Supporting this is the Simply Bottles recycling initiative, which works with schools, businesses, and events to collect plastic bottles that feed back into the Greenspun™ production cycle, enabling a circular economy model. The company also offers printing techniques (screen printing, sublimation, DTG, HTV, embroidery) for custom branding on all products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greenspun™: Proprietary sustainable yarn made from recycled plastic bottles, used to produce uniforms, clothing and accessories. Offers over 250 types of fabric suitable for various garments including shirts, trousers, jackets, caps, bags and more.
• Simply Bottles

Products and services

• Greenspun™ Yarn Proprietary sustainable yarn made from recycled plastic bottles, used as the core raw material for all DGrade products. Can be woven or knitted into 250+ types of fabric to produce shirts, trousers, jackets, caps, bags and more, with optional treatments for bacteria-resistant, UV-resistant, waterproof and fire-retardant properties.
• Greenspun™ Custom-Designed Uniforms Full-service custom design and production of eco-friendly uniforms, corporate-wear, private label, white label and retail lines, all made from sustainable Greenspun™ fabrics. Covers the full apparel range including t-shirts, polo shirts, shirts, trousers, shorts, hoodies, jackets, chef jackets, medical scrubs, lab coats, high-vis vests, caps, bucket hats, scarves, lanyards and bags. Minimum order of 500 pieces for custom uniforms.
• Simply Bottles Recycling Initiative

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% fewer carbon emissions compared to virgin polyester yarn production
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• NidukkicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNidukki is DGrade's partner in Bahrain for the Simply Bottles Schools initiative. Through this partnership, DGrade extends its school recycling education program to Bahrain, with Nidukki managing local operations and sponsorship (e.g., Solidarity Insurance sponsorship).
• Starbucks UAE (Alshaya Group)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration on Sustainable Coffee Shop Design Competition inviting students aged 11-16 across UAE to design eco-friendly coffee hubs. DGrade and Starbucks honored winners of the competition, reinforcing both brands' commitment to sustainability.
• Dubai MunicipalityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGrade worked with Dubai Municipality to recycle 3 million plastic bottles and convert them into uniforms for municipal workers. This partnership demonstrates large-scale circular economy implementation.
• Desert Vipers (ILT20 Cricket)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGrade partnered with Desert Vipers cricket team to place plastic recycling bins at Dubai International Stadium. Collected bottles are recycled into Greenspun™ fabric for team uniforms and fan merchandise, closing the loop on plastic waste.
• Mubadala World Tennis ChampionshipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGame, set, sustainability partnership bringing sustainable practices to the Mubadala World Tennis Championship through uniform and merchandise solutions.
• Flash Entertainment / ETIHAD ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlash Entertainment joined forces with DGrade as part of ETIHAD Park Sustainability Drive, implementing recycling programs at entertainment venues.
• Yas Marina CircuitcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAbu Dhabi Grand Prix staff wore uniforms made from plastic bottles disposed at the venue, with Yas Marina Circuit partnering on recycling and uniform production.
• Various Event OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGrade works with various events to implement Simply Bottles recycling initiatives, collecting plastic bottles and converting them into sustainable merchandise.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ecoalf: Spanish sustainable apparel brand that designs and sells clothing and accessories made from recycled materials (including recycled PET bottles). Most directly comparable to DGrade on product (recycled-bottle apparel), B2B/B2C mix, and sustainability-led positioning.
• Recover Brands: US-based apparel company making t-shirts, polos, and uniforms from recycled plastic bottles. Closely comparable to DGrade in feedstock (rPET), product mix (basics, uniforms, custom), and B2B uniform/corporate-wear focus.
• Bureo: California-based company producing apparel, sunglasses and skateboards from recycled plastics (primarily fishing nets, also rPET). Comparable to DGrade's recycled-plastic-to-consumer-products thesis and circular economy narrative.
• Stanley/Stella: Belgian B2B wholesale apparel brand selling sustainable basics (t-shirts, hoodies, polos) to printers and decorators across Europe. Closely comparable to DGrade on B2B wholesale model, customizable basics, and sustainability positioning.
• Outerknown: Surf-inspired sustainable apparel brand founded by Kelly Slater with strong use of recycled and natural fibers. Comparable on sustainability-led positioning, recycled-materials apparel, and brand-led B2C plus B2B programs.

Broad incumbents

• Patagonia: Global sustainable apparel incumbent with deep recycled-materials programs across outdoor and workwear. Sets the reference standard for sustainable apparel ESG claims that DGrade competes against in enterprise and B2B conversations.
• Adidas (Parley / Made with Parley line): Global sportswear giant with Parley partnership turning ocean plastic into apparel. Comparable to DGrade on rPET feedstock and corporate-collect-to-product narrative; competing for sustainability-focused sports and enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• Teemill: UK-based on-demand apparel company producing organic and recycled t-shirts and apparel with a circular take-back program. Comparable on recycled-fiber apparel, circular economy program, and direct/custom merchandising.
• Rapanui: UK sustainable apparel maker using organic cotton and recycled fibers with in-house renewable-powered manufacturing. Comparable to DGrade on vertical integration ambition and small-team sustainable apparel operations.
• Anuprerna: India-based sustainable textile producer offering handloom and recycled fabrics including workwear fabrics. Comparable as a fabric/yarn producer serving sustainable apparel brands, representing alternative sourcing for DGrade's fabric category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dgradeclothing

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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