Daan Ubachs is a disruptor. With Unrobe, he aims not only to make fashion statements in style but also to leave a message that shakes up the industry on sustainability and ethics. He inspires not only with his story but also provides the tools to become a disruptor within your own industry. Daan Ubachs is available to book as a speaker at Sprekershuys.
Experience
Daan began his career over 17 years ago as a buyer and product developer for the Dutch fashion brand NZA New Zealand Auckland. He quickly became the right hand of the founders – two true entrepreneurs who taught him the ropes. He soon grew into the role of Product Development Manager and Head of Buying, with a strong focus on Asia. After more than eight years, Daan decided to move to Jakarta and work for one of the largest production agencies in Indonesia. In his role as Business Unit Manager, Daan produced for premium brands such as Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein Jeans, Hugo Boss, Guess, Lacoste, and Next. After visiting hundreds of factories in Asia, he saw many things going well but also recognized significant opportunities for improvement. Daan believed it could be done differently—and better. He envisioned sustainable production closer to home. Once back in Amsterdam, he founded Unrobe in 2017. Eight years later, Daan has made a significant positive impact with numerous great companies.
Unrobe
Daan Ubachs is the founder of Unrobe, a B2B platform that helps companies develop and produce sustainable and circular corporate clothing, merchandise, fashion, and brand loyalty products. Everything is produced ethically, close to home—in Europe and fully ESG-compliant. Some of Unrobe’s clients include Heineken, Crisp, Swapfiets, WWF, Baskets, City of Amsterdam, Vandebron, Wajer Yachts, and ID&T. Daan is a pioneer in sustainable entrepreneurship within the fashion industry and has received several awards for the most innovative and relevant business model. With Unrobe’s sustainable corporate clothing and merchandise, companies can be sure they comply with the new, stringent ESG guidelines while also contributing to a better world and enhancing their company’s image. In addition to clothing, Unrobe develops and produces a wide range of items that fit well with companies’ loyalty campaigns, including bags, tableware, cutlery, glassware, bedding, towels, toys, and more. Everything is made from sustainable and circular materials, produced locally to the highest certifications. This allows companies to make a positive impact with beautiful and sustainable products that last a lifetime.
Sustainability
Through Unrobe, Daan has connected his passion for fashion and sustainability, offering others a fresh perspective on the future of the fashion industry. By selling directly to consumers, Unrobe has cut out the middleman, resulting in affordable prices for consumers without the factory workers having to compromise. In addition to its direct-to-consumer model, Unrobe also helps companies like Heineken, ID&T, Dopper, and Sodastream make their corporate clothing and merchandise more sustainable. This has not gone unnoticed; since its launch in August 2017, Unrobe has won two awards for the most innovative and relevant retail concept.
