KiwiFibre

KiwiFibre: Inspired by the Strength of Nature

Founded in Christchurch in 2020 by University of Canterbury friends Ben Scales and William Murrell, KiwiFibre transforms New Zealand Harakeke (flax) into high-performance, renewable alternatives to petrochemical-based materials like fiberglass and carbon fiber. Harnessing the natural strength of Harakeke, KiwiFibre’s composites are used in everything from race cars to snowboards and boats.

Beyond reducing environmental impact, Harakeke offers unique technical advantage, such as superior vibration damping, energy absorption, and radio transparency—making it an ideal choice for industries like motorsport that demand both durability and innovation. Even more impressive: Harakeke is 100% regenerative, sequesters carbon, and doesn’t need replanting, positioning KiwiFibre to build one of the world’s most sustainable industries.

This forward-thinking vision has found strong support in Christchurch’s vibrant innovation ecosystem, where local partners make it easy to test and refine new products quickly. By blending nature and engineering, KiwiFibre is on a mission to reshape global industries, demonstrating that sustainable materials can both solve environmental challenges and drive humanity forward.