About Us

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

KiwiLeather Innovations transforms 'unfit or ugly' kiwifruit into a luxurious, vegan, biodegradable material, significantly cutting food waste and associated greenhouse gas emissions from food processing and landfill decomposition.

Globally a third of all food we produce is lost or wasted between farm and fork each year. That's 1.3 billion tonnes of food that is never eaten.

It can take more than 200 years for clothing to decompose in landfill sites

Green energy won't be enough to solve climate change. We need a sustainable materials revolution too.

Our Story

Welcome to KiwiLeather Innovations, where sustainability meets creativity.

Founded by Shelley, a lifelong advocate for waste reuse and up-cycling, our journey began in the quiet town of Papamoa. From a young age, Shelley showcased her talent in NZ Trash to Fashion competitions, transforming waste into wearable art.

Inspired by her son's work on kiwifruit orchards and the excess fruit that often went to waste, Shelley saw an opportunity during the lockdowns. Experimenting in her home kitchen, she began formulating a revolutionary vegan leather-like material using discarded kiwifruit.

Three years of dedicated research and innovation have led to the creation of our signature product: a flexible, and water-resistant vegan leather with non-toxic, vibrant colours.

At KiwiLeather Innovations, we are committed to turning waste into something wonderful, combining environmental consciousness with cutting-edge fashion and design.

Join us in our mission to make a sustainable future stylish.