Kiwinet

This September, we’re joining our local village in celebrating National Tourism Month with an exciting event: “STANFORD IN BLOOM!”

South Africa’s award-winning floral exhibit, which garnered three of the most prestigious awards at the Chelsea Flower Show, is in Stanford. From September 21 to October 6, the village is abuzz with anticipation as we welcome both local and international visitors.

You can feel the excitement in the air as our village dresses up in lights and flowers. Businesses continue to stock up, and a vibrant scarecrow competition among local enterprises is adding to the festive spirit.

This is our community—small village, big heart.

Kiwinet has been a part of this community for 30 years. We are committed to not only employ locally but also to enhance social consciousness within and around our community with an exciting new collaboration just around the corner to assist new homeowners in the rural sector to brighten up their homes.

We are proud to have our Kiwinet mosquito nets featured in some of the finest local lodges and BnB’s including Mosaic Lagoon Lodge, Blue Gum Country Estate, Stanford Manor, Goodluck Homestead, Grootbos, Platbos, to name but a few. Ensuring a peaceful night’s sleep allows visitors to recharge and fully enjoy their explorations, creating a memorable travel experience.

Beyond our local community, Kiwinet plays a crucial role in supporting the broader tourism industry across Africa and beyond. We remain steadfast in our mission to create beautiful yet functional designs that complement the architecture and interiors of lodges. Effectively protecting tourists from mosquito-borne diseases and the nuisance of pesky insects.

Our dedication to enhancing the tourism landscape helps destinations maintain their appeal and attract more travellers.

As we celebrate National Tourism Month, we are excited to support our local economy and contribute to a positive visitor experience.

Here’s to a season of unforgettable adventures and a thriving tourism industry!

On August 20th, we joined the global community in observing World Mosquito Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of mosquitoes and their role in transmitting diseases like malaria. At Kiwinet mosquito nets, we recognize the critical importance of this day, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where malaria remains a pressing challenge.

As one of the leading mosquito net manufacturers catering to the luxury lodge tourism industry, our mission extends beyond providing high-quality nets. We are committed to advancing malaria awareness and supporting efforts to combat this life-threatening disease. Both our standard and bespoke range of mosquito nets are designed not only for comfort and style but also for their effectiveness in creating safe environments for travellers, the staff that care for them and local communities alike.

World Mosquito Day is a poignant reminder of the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead. By promoting the use of mosquito nets and other preventative measures, we contribute to the fight against malaria, a disease that continues to affect millions globally. Through our partnerships with luxury lodges, we ensure that every guest experiences not only the beauty of Africa’s landscapes but also the assurance of a malaria-free stay.

We encourage our partners and patrons to join us in this crucial mission. By advocating for malaria awareness and utilizing our quality mosquito nets, we collectively work towards a future where malaria is no longer a threat.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to this cause. Together, let’s make every day a step closer to a malaria-free world.

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

KIWINET proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally

Together we can make a difference

It is with some amazement and certainly pride to look back to Kiwinets very humble beginnings to where we are today after being in business for 30 years!

Kiwinet emerged from the rural farmlands of the Stanford Valley in 1994. I bought the fledgling company in 1998 and started off with 3 rolls of netting, a few pairs of scissors, a simple pattern and a seamstress who worked 45 km away from our farm. Today we are a continually growing and evolving, thriving team – a family.

The success of Kiwinet rests on two pillars –

our creative, committed, loyal Staff who continually strive for excellence

When we reflect on our incredible Kiwinet journey, we are very grateful to have met amazing people and had the opportunity to travel to wild and wonderful spaces in many countries to enhance and create beautiful safe sleep sanctuaries. It has also afforded us an unexpected opportunity to develop and nurture our creative side which was quite contrary to the degree I trained for in Nutrition – thinking I’d forge my in preventative health care, which by life’s turn of events took a parallel path.

Having taken the plunge with Kiwinet, there was excitement and determination to make this new adventure work. I started with employing our farm workers wives, initially rolling out the pattern and netting on our lounge floor, then moved into a converted cowshed and sent the cut netting weekly to our seamstress with the local gentleman all the way to Elim. This lasted for a couple of years until it became necessary to employ a local seamstress and we eventually moved the workshop into the village of Stanford.

Within the first couple of years we explored the world of Decorex, Rooms on View, Indaba and met and made our mark in the Hospitality Industry – ranging from Southern to West Africa. A four-year stint in White River in Mpumalanga was an exciting period of growth and placed me on the doorstep of the Lodge Industry where I met wonderful and valued clients who we still do business with today.

We also attracted the interest of international clients developing products of their own and forged working relationships with them. As the years progressed, so did our designs, fabric offerings, services – including installations as we found ourselves as pioneers in an exciting, creative, unique space to provide our clients with bespoke, innovative and groundbreaking designs and styles to enhance the romantic Safari Sleep experience.

Having moved our workshop around Stanford for a couple of years it became clear we needed to settle. This we did in 2015 in our custom designed premises – still in Stanford with our committed and dedicated Kiwinet Team.

The last few years have really tested our resilience and staying power – with both 2020 lockdown and ongoing power supply challenges. We have “hung in” and navigated our way through this period with the Hospitality industry and have embraced our green instincts by tapping into the sun with our rooftop Solar system ensuring we can meet some tight deadlines.

How fortunate we have been to inadvertently be at the forefront and thus pioneering the creation of mosquito nets to fit any and all sleeping spaces.

If there is one golden thread that has woven through Kiwinet during the last 3 decades, it is that we continue to be a growing, learning, evolving and thriving organisation. There is still excitement and determination to embrace our creativity, experience and skills to offer our very best into the future.

Where to from here?

Widening and expanding our borders and offerings
and
Continuing our pioneering journey in Africa and beyond

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

We proudly EMPLOY / SOURCE / PRODUCE locally

As 25^th April marks World Malaria Day, it’s an opportune time to reflect on the progress made in combating this deadly disease. With recent breakthroughs, including the development of a new malaria vaccine, there’s renewed hope in the fight against malaria.

The burden of malaria disproportionately affects the most vulnerable populations, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and the introduction of the RTS,S/AS01 malaria vaccine, also known as Mosquirix, marks a significant milestone in malaria prevention. This vaccine has the potential to save countless lives by providing partial protection against the most deadly malaria parasite. While the vaccine’s efficacy varies among different age groups and regions, it represents a crucial step forward in malaria control efforts.

However, it’s important to recognize that the vaccine is not a silver bullet.

Combined with existing prevention strategies such as mosquito nets, indoor residual spraying, and prompt treatment, the vaccine has the potential to significantly reduce the global malaria burden.

Continued investment in research, healthcare infrastructure, and community engagement is essential to ensure equitable access to prevention and treatment measures. Additionally, ongoing surveillance and monitoring are necessary to assess the vaccine’s long-term impact and address any emerging challenges, such as the potential for parasite resistance.

Kiwinet continues to be pivotal in the prevention of malaria, especially in the hospitality sector, ensuring the safety of both local and international adventurers and tourists visiting Africa.

As we observe World Malari day, let’s celebrate the progress made thus far while remaining vigilant in our efforts to eliminate malaria once and for all. Together, we can build a world where no one has to suffer from this preventable and treatable disease.

In the heart of Africa, where vibrant cultures collide with breath taking landscapes, there exists a deep and intricate connection between aesthetics and everyday life.

From the rich tapestry of traditional textiles to vibrant colours, bold prints and exquisite crafts. Embracing the aesthetic essence of Africa, is a journey that takes us beyond mere visual appreciation to a profound connection with culture, tradition, and the natural world.

And surprisingly, one of the most unexpected places where the connection flourishes is beneath our humble mosquito nets.

Imagine warm breezes murmuring through tall grasses, golden sunbeams caressing the surface of cool watering holes. As the sun dips below the horizon, painting the sky with hues of orange and purple, the sounds of the African wilderness serenade us. While dusk settles in, we retreat to the sanctuary of our sleeping quarters, where our trusty mosquito net hangs, swaying gently in the evening breeze and lulls us to sleep like an African lullaby.

What seems like a mere practicality becomes a portal to a world of aesthetic wonder. In this moment we are reminded that beauty is not just a visual experience, but speaks to our emotions.

Embrace and celebrate African Aesthetic with our handcrafted Kiwinet mosquito nets. Whether you prefer vibrant colours, traditional prints or subtle African hues…

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can make it.

We proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally.

Sleeping under a Kiwinet mosquito net is the epitome of romance.

February is known for being a month dedicated to and all about – you guessed it – love. But February is not only about valentines and sweethearts, it should also be about a month for self-love and self-care, fostering relationships with family and friends and building stronger bonds.

Self-love includes physically caring for yourself by eating more healthily, exercising regularly and resting and sleeping well – an integral part of self-care often overlooked.

Love connects us to people and to things in a way no other emotion can. Love is what makes us human and is beyond just being solely romantic. Any gift – big or small – given with thought is a token of love.

Why not be creative this year, different and inspiring in celebrating the month of LOVE. Not just on Valentines Day but for the month of February and beyond.

Having said this, there’s no doubt that there are few things as romantic as sleeping under a Kiwinet mosquito net. Embrace romance by giving a gift that truly does keep on giving – providing not only the romance that every bedroom or partner deserves, but the peaceful zzzzz’s in your sleep sanctuary that truly do fill the self-love care bucket.

Let Kiwinet arouse the romance in your boudoir.

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

We proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally.

A new year is a new beginning.

As each new year begins, we often feel the need to make changes in our lives, start on a new path or plan new projects – both on a personal as well as a business level.

We have started 2024 re-energised and bursting with fresh ideas and exciting new projects on the horizon, both locally and internationally.

In the words of Vern McLellan:

“What the new year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the new year.”

In May 2024 Kiwinet reaches a significant milestone – We will be celebrating our 30^th year in business.

Having started in a shed on a farm in the Overberg to where we are today, the success of Kiwinet lies firmly with our team who are always up for the challenge in both design and manufacturing to meet every one of our client’s unique needs.

As a business we know from experience that if we want to make real changes and dreams come true, we need to take certain steps – draw up a plan, act thereon and implement while keeping the end goal in sight. We continue to have creative ideas for example, to improve our service offering to all our valued clients as well as expanding our operational footprint in Southern Africa.

Ringing in the start of a new year is a moment to pause and reflect. Kiwinet takes this opportunity to acknowledge our 30 years of experience and looks forward to a new and exciting year of continued growth.

We wish you all a Fabulous 2024!

It’s important to dream big – especially under a beautiful Kiwinet mosquito net.

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

We proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally.

Kiwinet makes a little more than just mosquito nets –

To expand our brand and offering we decided to “stay in the bedroom” and to this purpose we have recently designed and launched a beautiful range of lightweight cotton Summer Sleepwear.

• Robes for him and her
• Sleepwear Shifts for her
• Comfy Drawstring Cotton Pants for him
Soft to touch and available in a range of pastel colours – white, ivory, mulberry, sage, crete-stone, dove grey and charcoal – you can mix and match the base and leading edges to your whim.

As we are committed to limit landfill we are continually finding ways to UPCYCLE our mosquito netting and other fabric offcuts.
So, moving from the bedroom to under the Christmas tree we have come up with some fun ideas for the kiddies, including the cutest little Fairy Skirts as well as Tee Pees to inspire any wee adventurer. For mom we have Smalls Washing Bags for her delicate lingerie and our Storage Bags have a myriad of uses for the whole family. Use them as Gift Bags, travelling shoe bags, buying loose fruit and veggies, organising your camping & fishing gear and tons more……get creative!
Browse our website for our full range of products available in our online shop and while you’re at it, don’t forget to add in our mosquito zapper to sweep the inside of your net before bed. There’s nothing more satisfying than a peaceful night’s sleep!

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

We proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally.

Mosquito nets usually bring bedroom décor to mind, but have you considered using them in your outdoor lifestyle setting?

Our wonderful temperate climate allows for a seamless indoor/outdoor lifestyle and how better to maximise this than by migrating the traditional indoor mosquito net into your outdoor setting for a soft, romantic, inviting yet functional touch.

Imagine alfresco dining, relaxing under your favourite shady garden tree or simply decorating your daybed or reading nook on the stoep. Create a sublime outdoor haven for yourself and your family to enjoy, free from pesky pests under a patio or pergola.

We will design a mosquito net for your unique outdoor lifestyle spaces in any setting to create a blissful sanctuary. Let us accommodate your unique and personalised style – contemporary pleatless or full pleated drops, large cross-overs on the openings and tie-backs for daytime dressing.

Kiwinet – adding another level of comfort to stylish outdoor living.

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

We proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally.