About Kiwi ABOUT KIWI Revised December 2009 After spending a sabbatical in New Zealand, the founder of Kiwi Industries returned to the United States, only to be met with a barrage of packed schedules, traffic jams, and rushed errands for the many things we “need”. She soon realized what we left behind: not only a beautiful country, but a lifestyle, perhaps reminiscent of the past, where material “things” were replaced with “free time”. New Zealand was about simplicity - about walking instead of driving, about hanging clothes on the line, about inventing games instead of buying them. Kiwi Industries is about capturing this time, through its children’s clothing and gift line. Natural and organic fibers are used to create classic designs with a modern twist. We use only high quality fabric, reminiscent of an earlier time before “throw-away” clothing. Our clothing truly gets softer and softer with time. Wear it, wash it, pass it down from child to child. For six years, Kiwi Industries has been passionate about social and environmental awareness. We only use socially responsible labor (living wage, fair trade, sweatshop free). All of our production is in the USA and in a small knitting cooperative in South America. Our 100% organic cotton knitwear is woven and made in the USA. Our tutus are made locally at a collaborative that provides its workers with living wages and on-site childcare. We also believe in a sustainable environment. We print on recycled paper whenever we can, we offer reusable packaging when possible, and we try our hardest not to waste our resources. Our clothing is simply made to last a lifetime, through wild outdoor adventures, through a magical world of make-believe, through pure, natural fun. Go green, go Kiwi. Why buy Organic?What is a Kiwi anyway? |