(Albuquerque, NM; November 4,
2003) Kiwi Industries today announced the launch of
its infant and toddler clothing line. The Kiwi Industries
Spring 2004 line debuted at the ENK International
Children's Club show in October and the response was
amazing.
Inspired by the New Zealand philosophy
of living simply, Kiwi Industries reaches back in time
and produces comfortable, simple infants' and toddlers'
clothing. The Spring/Summer 2004 collection has organic
cotton onesies, baby caps, and toddler tees, and
machine-washable linen dresses, pants, and a shortall.
All pieces are screen printed with whimsical and
vintage-feel 19th century etchings of assorted animals
and sea creatures. The screening process involves
applying two layers of black, which provides an
incredibly detailed (and long-lasting) result. The linen
is woven, dyed, and then washed, resulting in fabric with
an incredible softness, much like the linen sheets used
long ago.
American Apparel, a nationally
recognized sweat-shop free, living wage factory in Los
Angeles, has partnered with Kiwi Industries to produce
their first children's' organic tees, bringing quality
and experience, as well as U.S. production, to customers.
"Certified Organic" means that the tees are free of
synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers for at
least three years. Organic cotton is produced with
vegetable or animal matter fertilizers and relies on crop
rotation and botanical or biological controls. Kiwi tees
are made from combed cotton, which is then ring spun with
a 28 gauge weave, making the cotton as soft as
possible.
Kiwi Industries believes in a
sustainable environment. This means socially responsible
manufacturing and production in the U.S. Kiwi Industries
uses natural, organic and recycled fibers in their
clothing, they print on recycled paper, and they offer
reusable packaging when possible. Cites Becky Grebosky,
mother of two and CEO of Kiwi Industries, "Today's kids
are so overwhelmed with consumption and packed schedules
that there is hardly time left to explore, to create, to
dream. Kiwi Industries is about finding, or rather
making, that missing time."
The Fall/Winter 2004 will continue
with a focus on the environment by adding a recycled
plastic bottle fleece line. Buyers will have a chance to
check out the Fall/Winter 2004 line at the ENK
International Children's Club show, being held March 7-9,
2004 at the Javits Center, New York, NY.
Please visit www.kiwiindustries.com
for more information or call 505-710-6455.