Kiwi Industries

Pushing a mop of tangles from his eyes, my dirty-faced 6 year-old was determined to reach the outcropping of rocks not far from our home. His mission bordered on obsession. He knew he had only minutes left before the giant full moon would climb over these jagged limestone peaks he called his back yard. If you angle your body just so and look directly up at the peaks, the moon becomes a glowing ball of fire, grander than anything that can be bought.

Living in New Zealand taught us the kiwi way, where respect for nature and human life take precedence over everything. When at last the moon rose, he quietly took it all in. His satisfaction in such simple beauty inspires me.

Kiwi Industries does the same in its children’s clothing and gift line. Natural, organic and recycled fibers are used to create classic designs with a modern twist. We work hard to produce in a fair-trade environment and to limit our waste. Our organic cotton collection is skal-certified; our sweaters are knit in a women’s cooperative in South America; our marketing material is all produced on recycled paper. We make an effort to protect this planet for the next generation.