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Sustainable vegan leather handbag made from kiwifruit waste

Reshaping the Future of Sustainable Fabrics

Mission

We do right by humans and the planet.

KiwiLeather Innovations is committed to making a positive impact on materials and the environment they are a part of.

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Sectors

Our Focus Areas

We bring our expertise to multiple textile sectors, developing the industry's future and redefining what is possible, one project at a time.

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The Humble Kiwifruit

Our signature bio‑material is made from one of the biggest fruit waste resources in NZ. We are redefining the next-generation of materials to offer a new design of possibilities, driven by impact. 

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Automotive

We produce highly adaptable leather-like luxury textiles to suit all specifications with our science-lead and top engineered production, ensures we are guided through every step of our process, reflecting our core values of integrity and care to all aspects of our material.

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Atelier-Ready

Our plant-based material sheets are cuttable panels supplied to heritage standards. We are stringent on quality and testing controls, while providing luxury standards.

Using green chemistry we harness the natural abilities of the kiwifruit, along with non‑toxic pigments, and natural embossing, for quality, craftsmanship and authenticity.

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Solutions

Endless Possibilities

Our process is driven by impact and designed for scale. We are committed to offering people a novel and ethical alternative to leather to fill a current gap in the market for high-quality textile materials at scale, utilising New Zealand's clean and green image and keeping future generations in mind.

What We Provide 

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Planet Positive

Leveraging a novel and abundant resource, while reducing waste and associated greenhouse gas emissions

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Innovation

Plant‑born materials are engineered for couture and automotive performance, into a valuable commodity

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Sustainability as Status

Less guilt, more prestige, traceable, transparent, future‑proof.

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Aesthetic Synergy

Looks and feels like it already belongs in your world.

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Sustainability, Defined

We use clear, compliance‑friendly language. We state plant‑based content by percentage, disclose processes, and pursue third‑party verification. 

Latest Projects

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Ruby Red Backed & Coated

KiwiLeather Innovations ebony black leather material

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Ebony Black Backed & Coated

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Traceable & Sustainable

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Kiwi Green Backed & Coated

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