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Sustainable vegan leather handbag made from kiwifruit waste

From Agricultural Waste to Global Materials

Materially Kiwi is building a circular biomaterials platform that transforms New Zealand kiwifruit side streams into high-value material inputs—beginning with premium leather-like materials for fashion, accessories and interiors.

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RECOGNITION & MOMENTUM

Research and development collaboration with Scion
Supported by BPA, AGMARDT and Callaghan Innovation
Selected for Aurora Climate Lab 2026 and Agritech ClimAccelerator Singapore 2025
Featured by Seven Sharp, 1 News, Country-Wide and Farm Show, Fieldays 2025/2026

Mission

Turning Side Streams into Lasting Value

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Materially Kiwi exists to create more value from resources already available. Beginning with New Zealand kiwifruit side streams, we are developing high-value material inputs and finished biomaterials through science-led, circular design.

Our ambition is to build scalable pathways that connect growers, science, manufacturing and global brands—creating new value for New Zealand while helping industries move towards more responsible material choices.

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Sectors

Industries We Serve

Creating Next-Generation bio-based materials for the world's leading industries.

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The Humble Kiwifruit

What many see as agricultural waste, we see as extraordinary potential. Our signature bio-based material begins with one of New Zealand's most abundant horticultural by-products, transformed into premium next-generation materials that redefine what's possible through science, circular innovation and purposeful design.

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Automotive

We're developing premium bio-based materials engineered to meet the evolving demands of automotive design. Combining performance, craftsmanship and circular innovation, our next-generation materials are designed to help create more sustainable vehicle interiors without compromising on quality or luxury.

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Atelier-Ready

Crafted for designers, makers and luxury brands, our premium bio-based material is supplied as precision-cut sheets, ready to be transformed into exceptional products. Every panel is developed with rigorous quality standards and ongoing performance testing to meet the expectations of modern craftsmanship.

Using green chemistry, we harness the natural properties of kiwifruit-derived compounds, combined with non-toxic pigments and refined finishing techniques to create materials that celebrate authenticity, beauty and lasting performance.

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Solutions

Endless Possibilities

We're redefining what's possible with bio-based materials. From luxury fashion to future mobility, we're transforming agricultural by-products into innovative material solutions that help build a more circular, resilient and sustainable world.

What We Provide 

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Planet Positive

We transform agricultural by-products into premium bio-based materials, helping brands reduce impact while creating products with purpose, performance and circular value.

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Innovation

Plant-born materials are engineered into high-value manufacturing resources for fashion, automotive and future industries.

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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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Traceability, Defined

From orchard to finished material, we're committed to transparent sourcing, responsible production and building confidence through traceability and independent 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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