Kiwinet

As winter settles in, our homes and lodges naturally become places of retreat, cosy comfort and restoration. A Kiwinet provides more than just protection from the biting critters, it also creates an inviting and romantic sanctuary.

From improved storage solutions and laundry-friendly washing bags to refined finishes and custom design options, we continue to introduce thoughtful features that make Kiwinet mosquito nets easier to use, maintain and enjoy for many years to come

Dress your Bed All Year Round

Autumn and Winter is the perfect opportunity to refresh your bedroom or guest space.

Always pioneering and thinking creatively – how about a Winter Kiwinet? No mosquito’s, no mosquito netting. Imagine beautiful textured, tighter woven fabrics – cottons, linens, even velvet?

A Winter Kiwinet will transform your Sleep Sanctuary into an All Year Round textured, warm space creating a cosy cocoon throughout the colder months

Innovation in Every Detail

From Custom-Fitted Four-Poster Kiwinet’s designed to complement unique Four-Poster beds, to thoughtful details that simplify installation, everyday use and storage for those winter months, our focus remains on craftsmanship that enhances the spaces where memories are made. Beautifully designed, tailored to your needs and built to last, Kiwinet continues to evolve while staying true to the quality and care that defines our brand.

This month, Kiwinet celebrates more than just another year, we celebrate a legacy of craftsmanship, care and connection. From humble beginnings in 1994, Kiwinet has grown into a proudly South African brand known for creating beautiful mosquito nets for lodges and homes around the world.

Every design and stitch reflects 32 years of experience, innovation and dedication to quality to last for years to come.

Rooted in Heritage, Driven by Innovation

What began as a small home industry has evolved into a thriving workshop driven and supported by a strong team of creative, administrative and skilled artisans.

Continuously pioneering and refining design – all with the sole purpose of delivering a product rooted in attention to detail and timeless elegance.

Crafted for Today, Made to Last a Lifetime

From Bespoke creations to thoughtfully designed Standard Ranges, every Kiwinet is made to transform spaces into a romantic, beautiful and functional Sleep Sanctuary. Our nets are created with care and designed to be enjoyed for decades of tranquil repose.

And a personal SHOUT OUT from me

Without the unwavering and trusting support of you, our clients and being backed up by my team of both past and present employees, contractors, suppliers, my business coach and from my family, Kiwinet would not be where it is today.

For this I am immensely grateful as Kiwinet is indeed deeply imbedded in me and has shaped my life in ways I could never have imagined as it opened a most unexpected creative world.

Thank you to each and every one of you.

Robyn

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

We proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally.

Each year, World Malaria Day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of prevention, awareness, and collective action in the fight against malaria. Across many parts of Africa, this remains a daily reality, one where simple, effective solutions can make a meaningful difference.

At Kiwinet, we believe that protection should never come at the expense of comfort or beauty. Our mosquito nets are therefore designed not only to elevate a bedroom, but to provide a functional barrier against mosquitoes, supporting healthier, more restful environments in both residential and hospitality settings.

From remote safari lodges to homes across Sub-Saharan Africa, a well-crafted mosquito net plays a vital role in creating safe sleep sanctuaries. It’s a small addition with a significant impact, helping to reduce exposure while enhancing the overall experience of rest and relaxation.

On 25 April, this World Malaria Day it is also an opportunity to reflect on the progress made, and the work still to be done. Through continued awareness, responsible practices, and thoughtful design, we can all contribute to a safer future.

At Kiwinet, we remain committed to creating products that combine function with elegance, because protection, peace of mind, and beautiful living should always go hand in hand.

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

We proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally.

Across the continent, African Aesthetic continues to evolve. Grounded in nature, enriched by heritage and reimagined for modern living.

From earthy palettes inspired by sun-baked landscapes to layered textures echoing woven grasses and carved wood, this aesthetic speaks to authenticity and truth.

It is about creating atmosphere, spaces that breathe, that connect indoors with outdoors, that honour craft while embracing simplicity.

Texture, Tone & Tranquility

This year we celebrate charcoal, sand, clay and sunset hues.

Subtle rope detailing, hand-finished edges and natural fibres elevate our mosquito nets beyond function, creating sculptural softness that enhances both bedroom sanctuaries and outdoor retreat settings.

The Romance of Outdoor Living

From bush lodges to private garden decks, alfresco sleep spaces continue to inspire.

A gently draped Kiwinet transforms bush tents, patios and verandas into intimate escapes, reconnecting us with fresh air, open skies and Africa’s timeless sense of place.

February invites us to slow down and savour love in all its forms – romantic, restful and deeply personal. At Kiwinet, we  believe true romance lives in the details that turn a bedroom into a  sanctuary. Softly draped mosquito nets create an atmosphere of calm,  beauty and protection, allowing your guests to rest, reconnect and recharge.

Whether shared with a loved one or enjoyed as an act of self-care, sleeping under a Kiwinet transforms everyday moments into something quietly luxurious and endlessly comforting.

Romancing your Sleep Sanctuary

With its light, flowing netting and elegant finish, a Kiwinet adds softness and intimacy to any bedroom.

Beyond beauty, it offers peaceful, uninterrupted sleep, proving that romance and practicality can, and should, coexist beautifully.

A Love That Keeps on Giving

February is also a celebration of self-love and care.

Choosing better rest is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give yourself or others.

A Kiwinet delivers comfort, protection and timeless style, creating sweet dreams beyond Valentine’s Day.

At Kiwinet, we believe that every stitch tells a story – one of community, craftsmanship, and care. For over three decades, our mosquito nets have protected families across Southern Africa, while our growing product range has helped create stable livelihoods for the people behind the seams.

As we look ahead, our purpose remains the same: to craft quality products that bring comfort to your lodges and homes and opportunity to ours. When you choose Kiwinet, you’re not just buying a product, you’re investing in people, sustainability and the power of local creativity.

Community at the Heart of What We Do

From our workshop in the village of Stanford each mosquito net, gown and laundry bag represents the hands and hearts of our dedicated local team. We’re proud to employ and upskill residents from within our community, providing sustainable income, new skills and a sense of belonging. Over the years we have empowered local residents to build careers in sewing, design, sales service, administration etc. We have seen women evolving from flower pickers in the heat of the Overberg elements to becoming skilled seamstresses and one of our exceptional stories of a young girl who started painting our frames become our Production Manager and a wizard on Excel. Every purchase supports real families, strengthens the local economy and helps us continue the cycle of opportunity and upliftment within families.

Diversity by Design – Expanding Our Craft

What began with beautiful, functional mosquito nets has grown into a range of thoughtful, eco-friendly products made with the same dedication to quality. From elegant cotton sleepwear to reusable pop bags and upcycled home accessories, our designs are as practical as they are sustainable. By repurposing offcuts and expanding our product line, we reduce land fill waste while creating more jobs for our Stanford team. Each new idea fuels innovation and reinforces our promise:

if you can dream it, Kiwinet can make it.

 KIWINET proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally

 Together we can make a difference

As spring awakens across Africa, warm days and balmy evenings invite lodge guests and homeowners alike, to spend more time outdoors. Whether it’s a shaded veranda, a picnic under the trees, or a star-lit deck, outdoor spaces become part of the safari lodge experience, as well as any residential garden space. With Kiwinet mosquito nets, these moments are transformed into something both beautiful and functional.

Our hand-crafted nets do more than protect. They create ethereal sanctuaries where one can nap in peace, read a book without distraction, or simply enjoy the romance of nature without the buzz of insects. Flowing fabric adds a touch of elegance, softening outdoor spaces while providing reliable coverage against mosquito’s and other pests.

Versatility is at the very heart of our design. From safari lodges to private homes, Kiwinet mosquito nets can be suspended over daybeds, hammocks, or any outdoor area, blending seamlessly into both rustic and contemporary settings. They are as at home in a luxury lodge as they are in a family garden, bringing comfort, protection, and aesthetic charm wherever they are placed.

This spring, enjoy a truly “Out of Africa” experience … romantic, restful, and free from insect interruption. With Kiwinet, every outdoor moment becomes a sanctuary.

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

KIWINET proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally

Together we can make a difference

Annually, August 20^th, we commemorate World Mosquito Day, marking Sir Ronald Ross’s 1897 discovery that female mosquito’s transmit malaria. This day is a vital reminder of the ongoing fight against mosquito-borne diseases, particularly malaria, which continues to claim over 620,000 lives annually, the majority being children in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Did you know? Only female mosquito’s bite. They need a meal of blood to develop their eggs, and they’re drawn to us by the carbon dioxide we exhale, body heat, skin bacteria, and even the lactic acid in our sweat. Female mosquito’s beat their wings up to 500 times per second, creating the high-pitched buzz we all know too well, a sound designed to attract males for mating. Once they’ve fed, their saliva (which prevents clotting) is what causes the swelling and itchiness we experience.

World Mosquito Day reinforces that prevention saves lives. The use of mosquito nets, combined with awareness campaigns and medical interventions, remains one of the most effective defences in reducing malaria transmission, a mission we proudly support.

At Kiwinet Mosquito Nets, we go beyond crafting bespoke, premium mosquito nets for guest lodges. We also supply a Basic, simpler Range tailored for safari lodge staff accommodation, ensuring that the same standard of safety and comfort extends beyond guest rooms. This dual focus allows lodges to protect every individual under their care—guests and staff alike—helping to safeguard health, improve wellbeing, and strengthen the overall sustainability of Africa’s tourism and hospitality ecosystem.

We invite our clients to continue advocating for malaria prevention, whether by educating guests, supporting anti-malaria initiatives, or prioritising protective measures in your establishments.

Together, let’s honour this day by reinforcing our shared mission:

To provide safe, sleep sanctuaries that protect & preserve life in Africa and beyond.

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

KIWINET proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally

Together we can make a difference

With World Conservation Day celebrated today, July 28, it’s the perfect time to reflect on how our everyday actions contribute to a greener planet. At Kiwinet, sustainability isn’t just a policy, it’s at the heart of how we operate.

As an environmentally conscious company, we are committed to protecting our planet through a zero-waste-to-landfill approach. From the very beginning, we’ve focused on minimising waste. We reuse all plastic from inbound netting and fabric rolls, repurpose selvedges to bind our packaged nets, and upcycle off-cuts into products like food nets, jug covers, and washing bags.

Each Kiwinet order also includes one of our signature POP (Protecting Our Planet) bags – reusable, practical, and a small but meaningful contribution to reducing waste.

And because sustainability should uplift people too, we were proud to have recently donated a large batch of mosquito net offcuts to Taking Care of Business (www.tcb.org.za), an organisation helping unemployed individuals with entrepreneurial ambitions. TCB provides holistic enterprise development programs where participants learn to repurpose these offcuts into products they can sell for profit. It’s a powerful example of how repurposing waste can create new opportunities and serve a greater good.

In our production process, we prioritise sustainability by producing to order. This helps avoid overproduction and reduces unnecessary consumption. It’s our way of committing to thoughtful, conscious production.

Kiwinet proudly EMPLOY| SOURCE | PRODUCE locally, with conservation stitched into everything we do.

Together, we can make a real difference.

At Kiwinet, we believe that a mosquito net should be far more than just functional, it should be an effortless extension of your personal style and a defining feature of your bedroom décor.

As the cooler months settle in, there’s no better time to transform your space into a warm, cocooned retreat. Our handcrafted nets, designed and tailored to your unique taste, offer both year-round protection and an elegant decorative aesthetic, bringing texture, softness and warmth to your room.

This winter, we’re seeing growing demand for nets made in rich, softly dyed linens and airy muslin, fabrics that add an understated luxury and tactile charm. Think muted greys, soft oatmeal, deep inky blues, dusty pinks, hues that pair beautifully with layered bedding, throws and winter palettes.

Our nets drape effortlessly to soften hard edges, create intimacy and frame your bed with grace – whether you prefer the classic Suspended Four-Poster Kiwinet or a billowing, cloud-like Suspended canopy.

Of course, beyond their beauty, our nets offer year-round functionality: a gentle shield against insects in summer and a softly enveloping layer that enhances warmth and comfort in winter.

Every Kiwinet is handmade with care and attention to the finest detail. We work closely with our clients to custom create a net that complements your personal style, existing décor and seasonal mood, from fabric choice and dye colour, to the perfect fall and finish.

Your sanctuary should feel inviting, serene and beautiful and ensconce you all year-round.

Let us help you create a space you’ll love coming home to this winter.

Contact us to start your bespoke order.

If you can dream it, Kiwinet can create it.

We proudly EMPLOY | SOURCE | PRODUCE locally.