Ira Balang does a final quality check of soap produced at The Camel Soap Factory before packaging. Antonie Robertson / The National
Stevi Lowmass' initial investment of Dh300,000 went to buy equipment for bulk supply. Antonie Robertson / The National
Batches of camel soap are stamped with The Camel Soap Factory logo before they are packaged for shipment. Antonie Robertson / The National
Four years ago, Stevi Lowmass started experimenting in a shed at her Dubai villa and invested in a hand soap cutter and moulds. Antonie Robertson / The National
Packaged soap from The Camel Soap Factory ready for shipment. Antonie Robertson / The National
While about 70 per cent of sales go to retailers, The Camel Soap Factory's first export shipment to Germany last October was followed by repeat orders. Antonie Robertson / The National
Matt Becker, the sales and marketing manager of The Camel Soap Factory, stocks the shelves in the curing room of the factory in Al Quoz. Antonie Robertson / The National