Applicants have been asked to self-access their sustainability based on the following options. Our team then do a quick review of their responses, seeking clarity where needs be, before placing them in the suitable tier. Applicants that do not meet at least four of the below options, are not added to our UAE Shop Sustainable Fashion. All brands/outlets must be registered in the United Arab Emirates and online stores that deliver to the UAE are not considered a local entity. We are currently only considering clothing, shoes, bags, swimwear and underwear/lingerie brands/outlets.
Slow fashion
Ethically made
Locally made
Natural fibres
Natural dyes
No plastics in packaging
Compostable labels
Carbon neutral
Sponsors Azraq or gives back to another environmental entity
Promotes cora balls/guppy friend washbags/mircoplastic filters
Promotes the recycling of clothing
Undertakes activities such as beach cleaning, tree planting days etc to offset environmental impacts
TIER 1
At least eight or more from the above options.
Tier 2
At least seven from the above options.
TIER 3
At least six from the above options.
TIER 4
At least five from the above options.