Basic Info
Harlie K
creates sustainable leather and upcycled fashion to help brands reduce environmental footprint. Guided by innovation, responsibility, and inclusivity, we provide eco-materials and ESG co-branding services. Serving corporates seeking sustainable products, our circular business model transforms waste into value for global markets
target
We propose the following to our business partners…
(please click the button below)
corporates needing vegan leather or recyclable backing(already clicked)
corporates wanting eco-friendly co-brand / gifts / promo
"In a world moving beyond greenwashing, how will your brand show authentic sustainability?"
Harlie K poses this question to you
problem
On the ground, there were challenges such as...
Struggling to Move Beyond Greenwashing
Corporates are under pressure from regulators and consumers to prove that their materials are truly sustainable — but often face accusations of “greenwashing” when claims lack measurable proof
Difficulty Securing High-Quality Recyclable Backing
Many available “eco-leather” options have low recycled content or rely heavily on plastics, falling short of compliance standards and brand sustainability goals
Balancing Performance with Sustainability
Teams need materials that not only reduce carbon footprint but also meet durability, design, and aesthetic requirements — a balance that is hard to achieve
Complexity in Certification and Compliance
Meeting standards such as GRS, PETA Vegan, or upcoming regulatory frameworks is costly and time-consuming, making it hard to source materials that are both certified and production-ready
solution
We answered with the following solutions
Harlie K provides certified, transparent, and high-performance sustainable materials that help corporates move beyond greenwashing and meet real ESG commitments. By combining waste-textile backing with plant-based coatings, we deliver vegan leather solutions that balance durability, design, and measurable environmental benefits
Eco-Leather Backing & Materials
High Recycled Content
Backing fabrics made with up to 50% recycled or waste textiles, exceeding common industry standards
Authentic Sustainability
Designed with low PU usage and plant-based coatings, ensuring measurable reductions in carbon footprint and plastic dependence
Certification Ready
Developed to align with GRS, PETA Vegan, and upcoming regulatory frameworks, minimizing compliance risks
proposal
Therefore, we confidently present our proposal to you
Proposal Letter - “Exploring Sustainable Material Collaboration with HARLIE K”
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Harlie from Harlie K, a certified social enterprise headquartered in Daegu, Korea. We create sustainable leather and upcycled fashion, helping brands reduce their environmental footprint.
Our mission is simple: transform waste into value while empowering companies to meet real sustainability goals.
We understand that many corporates today face a common challenge: sourcing genuine eco-materials that balance performance, compliance, and authenticity. With regulations tightening and greenwashing concerns rising, companies are under pressure to secure materials that are both certified and production-ready, yet such solutions remain scarce.
At Harlie K, we address this by supplying vegan leather and recyclable backings made with up to 50% waste textiles combined with plant-based coatings. Our approach reduces reliance on plastics, lowers carbon emissions, and aligns with standards such as GRS and PETA Vegan. This ensures that your sustainability commitments are not only credible but also measurable.
Our expertise is backed by over 30 successful B2B collaborations, open innovation projects with Hyosung TNC and Korea Textile Development Institute, and international recognition through exhibitions and exports. We bring both material innovation and design know-how, making us a trusted partner for brands navigating ESG challenges.
We believe a collaboration could create a win-win opportunity: your brand strengthens its sustainability leadership, while Harlie K provides the materials and impact data that bring your ESG strategy to life.
If you are interested in collaborating with us, please feel free to contact us anytime via the [Contact Us] at the bottom of the page.
Warm regards,
Harlie K
target
Our proposal
is now being offered to the following institutions
Fashion and apparel brands seeking sustainable vegan leather alternatives (B2B)
Automotive, furniture, and interior companies requiring recyclable backing materials (B2B)
Manufacturers and suppliers aiming to meet ESG and compliance standards (B2B)
has already been adopted by the following institutions
Open innovation project with Hyosung TNC (NDA signed)
Korea Textile Development Institute (MOU signed for material R&D)
Public–private collaboration with Moorim P&P on paper-based vegan leather
Pilot projects with global buyers through exhibitions and exports (over 30 B2B collaborations)
target
We propose the following to our business partners…
(please click the button below)
corporates needing vegan leather or recyclable backing(already clicked)
corporates wanting eco-friendly co-brand / gifts / promo
"In a world moving beyond greenwashing, how will your brand show authentic sustainability?"
Harlie K poses this question to you
problem
On the ground, there were challenges such as...
Struggling to Move Beyond Greenwashing
Corporates are under pressure from regulators and consumers to prove that their materials are truly sustainable — but often face accusations of “greenwashing” when claims lack measurable proof
Difficulty Securing High-Quality Recyclable Backing
Many available “eco-leather” options have low recycled content or rely heavily on plastics, falling short of compliance standards and brand sustainability goals
Balancing Performance with Sustainability
Teams need materials that not only reduce carbon footprint but also meet durability, design, and aesthetic requirements — a balance that is hard to achieve
Complexity in Certification and Compliance
Meeting standards such as GRS, PETA Vegan, or upcoming regulatory frameworks is costly and time-consuming, making it hard to source materials that are both certified and production-ready
solution
We answered with the following solutions
Harlie K provides certified, transparent, and high-performance sustainable materials that help corporates move beyond greenwashing and meet real ESG commitments. By combining waste-textile backing with plant-based coatings, we deliver vegan leather solutions that balance durability, design, and measurable environmental benefits
Eco-Leather Backing & Materials
High Recycled Content
Backing fabrics made with up to 50% recycled or waste textiles, exceeding common industry standards
Authentic Sustainability
Designed with low PU usage and plant-based coatings, ensuring measurable reductions in carbon footprint and plastic dependence
Certification Ready
Developed to align with GRS, PETA Vegan, and upcoming regulatory frameworks, minimizing compliance risks
proposal
Therefore, we confidently present our proposal to you
Proposal Letter - “Exploring Sustainable Material Collaboration with HARLIE K”
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Harlie from Harlie K, a certified social enterprise headquartered in Daegu, Korea. We create sustainable leather and upcycled fashion, helping brands reduce their environmental footprint.
Our mission is simple: transform waste into value while empowering companies to meet real sustainability goals.
We understand that many corporates today face a common challenge: sourcing genuine eco-materials that balance performance, compliance, and authenticity. With regulations tightening and greenwashing concerns rising, companies are under pressure to secure materials that are both certified and production-ready, yet such solutions remain scarce.
At Harlie K, we address this by supplying vegan leather and recyclable backings made with up to 50% waste textiles combined with plant-based coatings. Our approach reduces reliance on plastics, lowers carbon emissions, and aligns with standards such as GRS and PETA Vegan. This ensures that your sustainability commitments are not only credible but also measurable.
Our expertise is backed by over 30 successful B2B collaborations, open innovation projects with Hyosung TNC and Korea Textile Development Institute, and international recognition through exhibitions and exports. We bring both material innovation and design know-how, making us a trusted partner for brands navigating ESG challenges.
We believe a collaboration could create a win-win opportunity: your brand strengthens its sustainability leadership, while Harlie K provides the materials and impact data that bring your ESG strategy to life.
If you are interested in collaborating with us, please feel free to contact us anytime via the [Contact Us] at the bottom of the page.
Warm regards,
Harlie K
target
Our proposal
is now being offered to the following institutions
Fashion and apparel brands seeking sustainable vegan leather alternatives (B2B)
Automotive, furniture, and interior companies requiring recyclable backing materials (B2B)
Manufacturers and suppliers aiming to meet ESG and compliance standards (B2B)
has already been adopted by the following institutions
Open innovation project with Hyosung TNC (NDA signed)
Korea Textile Development Institute (MOU signed for material R&D)
Public–private collaboration with Moorim P&P on paper-based vegan leather
Pilot projects with global buyers through exhibitions and exports (over 30 B2B collaborations)
target
We propose the following to our business partners…
(please click the button below)
corporates needing vegan leather or recyclable backing(already clicked)
corporates wanting eco-friendly co-brand / gifts / promo
"In a world moving beyond greenwashing, how will your brand show authentic sustainability?"
Harlie K poses this question to you
problem
On the ground, there were challenges such as...
Struggling to Move Beyond Greenwashing
Corporates are under pressure from regulators and consumers to prove that their materials are truly sustainable — but often face accusations of “greenwashing” when claims lack measurable proof
Difficulty Securing High-Quality Recyclable Backing
Many available “eco-leather” options have low recycled content or rely heavily on plastics, falling short of compliance standards and brand sustainability goals
Balancing Performance with Sustainability
Teams need materials that not only reduce carbon footprint but also meet durability, design, and aesthetic requirements — a balance that is hard to achieve
Complexity in Certification and Compliance
Meeting standards such as GRS, PETA Vegan, or upcoming regulatory frameworks is costly and time-consuming, making it hard to source materials that are both certified and production-ready
solution
We answered with the following solutions
Harlie K provides certified, transparent, and high-performance sustainable materials that help corporates move beyond greenwashing and meet real ESG commitments. By combining waste-textile backing with plant-based coatings, we deliver vegan leather solutions that balance durability, design, and measurable environmental benefits
Eco-Leather Backing & Materials
High Recycled Content
Backing fabrics made with up to 50% recycled or waste textiles, exceeding common industry standards
Authentic Sustainability
Designed with low PU usage and plant-based coatings, ensuring measurable reductions in carbon footprint and plastic dependence
Certification Ready
Developed to align with GRS, PETA Vegan, and upcoming regulatory frameworks, minimizing compliance risks
proposal
Therefore, we confidently present our proposal to you
Proposal Letter - “Exploring Sustainable Material Collaboration with HARLIE K”
I hope this message finds you well.
My name is Harlie from Harlie K, a certified social enterprise headquartered in Daegu, Korea. We create sustainable leather and upcycled fashion, helping brands reduce their environmental footprint.
Our mission is simple: transform waste into value while empowering companies to meet real sustainability goals.
We understand that many corporates today face a common challenge: sourcing genuine eco-materials that balance performance, compliance, and authenticity. With regulations tightening and greenwashing concerns rising, companies are under pressure to secure materials that are both certified and production-ready, yet such solutions remain scarce.
At Harlie K, we address this by supplying vegan leather and recyclable backings made with up to 50% waste textiles combined with plant-based coatings. Our approach reduces reliance on plastics, lowers carbon emissions, and aligns with standards such as GRS and PETA Vegan. This ensures that your sustainability commitments are not only credible but also measurable.
Our expertise is backed by over 30 successful B2B collaborations, open innovation projects with Hyosung TNC and Korea Textile Development Institute, and international recognition through exhibitions and exports. We bring both material innovation and design know-how, making us a trusted partner for brands navigating ESG challenges.
We believe a collaboration could create a win-win opportunity: your brand strengthens its sustainability leadership, while Harlie K provides the materials and impact data that bring your ESG strategy to life.
If you are interested in collaborating with us, please feel free to contact us anytime via the [Contact Us] at the bottom of the page.
Warm regards,
Harlie K
target
Our proposal
is now being offered to the following institutions
Fashion and apparel brands seeking sustainable vegan leather alternatives (B2B)
Automotive, furniture, and interior companies requiring recyclable backing materials (B2B)
Manufacturers and suppliers aiming to meet ESG and compliance standards (B2B)
has already been adopted by the following institutions
Open innovation project with Hyosung TNC (NDA signed)
Korea Textile Development Institute (MOU signed for material R&D)
Public–private collaboration with Moorim P&P on paper-based vegan leather
Pilot projects with global buyers through exhibitions and exports (over 30 B2B collaborations)
team
The team enabling all of this is as follows
CEO
Hyunjung Kim
CEO
Role & Career Summary
CEO founded the company in 2018 with a mission to transform waste into timeless value through sustainable fashion. Holding degrees from the State University of Albany and Massachusetts College of Art, she combines design expertise with a deep personal commitment to environmental sustainability and social impact.
Her motivation stemmed from raising three children amid Korea’s air pollution, inspiring her to create eco-friendly fashion from discarded materials such as old jeans, coffee sacks, cactus-based vegan leather, and Hanji. Under her leadership, HARLIE K became a certified social enterprise recognized internationally, including a Red Dot Design Award (2018).
Kim envisions HARLIE K growing into a global brand rooted in Daegu, fostering regional solidarity by partnering with local organizations like the Daegu Senior Club to provide meaningful jobs for senior women artisans. Her work emphasizes both environmental innovation and social value creation.
activity
Up to now, our activities include
Greenpeace Collaboration: Launched the “Necessity” bag made from marine waste (June), achieving 400% of crowdfunding target (KRW 150M+) and planning related upcycling education programs
2025
Korea
OEM/ODM Growth: Launch of ESG collaboration products
2025
Korea
B2B Material Supply Expansion: Commercialization of co-developed materials with contracts targeted in Japan and Europe
2025
korea
Global Certifications: Preparation for GRS, LCA, and EU eco-regulation compliance
2025
korea
B2B collaborations with domestic fashion and lifestyle brands
2025
korea
2025
activity
Up to now, our activities include
2025
Greenpeace Collaboration: Launched the “Necessity” bag made from marine waste (June), achieving 400% of crowdfunding target (KRW 150M+) and planning related upcycling education programs
2025
Korea
OEM/ODM Growth: Launch of ESG collaboration products
2025
Korea
B2B Material Supply Expansion: Commercialization of co-developed materials with contracts targeted in Japan and Europe
2025
Korea
Global Certifications: Preparation for GRS, LCA, and EU eco-regulation compliance
2025
Korea
B2B collaborations with domestic fashion and lifestyle brands
2025
korea
activity
Up to now, our activities include
Greenpeace Collaboration: Launched the “Necessity” bag made from marine waste (June), achieving 400% of crowdfunding target (KRW 150M+) and planning related upcycling education programs
2025
Korea
OEM/ODM Growth: Launch of ESG collaboration products
2025
Korea
B2B Material Supply Expansion: Commercialization of co-developed materials with contracts targeted in Japan and Europe
2025
korea
Global Certifications: Preparation for GRS, LCA, and EU eco-regulation compliance
2025
korea
B2B collaborations with domestic fashion and lifestyle brands
2025
korea
2025
portfolio
Finally, our key portfolio includes
Fashion Brand Line – Wallets, Card Holders, Tote Bags
Developing vegan-leather wallets, cardholders, bowling/crossbody bags from upcycled denim, coffee sacks, cactus leather, and Hanji
Fashion Brand Line – Wallets, Card Holders, Tote Bags
Developing vegan-leather wallets, cardholders, bowling/crossbody bags from upcycled denim, coffee sacks, cactus leather, and Hanji
Fashion Brand Line – Wallets, Card Holders, Tote Bags
Developing vegan-leather wallets, cardholders, bowling/crossbody bags from upcycled denim, coffee sacks, cactus leather, and Hanji
Public–Private Open Innovation with Moorim P&P
Co-developed paper-based vegan leather with Moorim P&P via open innovation, expanding Harlie K’s material pipeline
Public–Private Open Innovation with Moorim P&P
Co-developed paper-based vegan leather with Moorim P&P via open innovation, expanding Harlie K’s material pipeline
Public–Private Open Innovation with Moorim P&P
Co-developed paper-based vegan leather with Moorim P&P via open innovation, expanding Harlie K’s material pipeline
Greenpeace Collaboration – “Necessity” Marine Waste Bag
Co-launched “Necessity,” a bag from upcycled marine waste—400% funded (KRW 150M+), with upcycling education
Greenpeace Collaboration – “Necessity” Marine Waste Bag
Co-launched “Necessity,” a bag from upcycled marine waste—400% funded (KRW 150M+), with upcycling education
Greenpeace Collaboration – “Necessity” Marine Waste Bag
Co-launched “Necessity,” a bag from upcycled marine waste—400% funded (KRW 150M+), with upcycling education
Melon Leather Development MOU
Signed an MOU with Chilgok County to develop vegan leather from discarded oriental melons. This project exemplifies Harlie K’s leadership in biomaterial innovation
Melon Leather Development MOU
Signed an MOU with Chilgok County to develop vegan leather from discarded oriental melons. This project exemplifies Harlie K’s leadership in biomaterial innovation
Melon Leather Development MOU
Signed an MOU with Chilgok County to develop vegan leather from discarded oriental melons. This project exemplifies Harlie K’s leadership in biomaterial innovation
KB Securities Collaboration – Upcycled Jeans Project
With KB Securities, Harlie K upcycled donated jeans into eco bags/pouches for the National Center for the Rights of the Child—an ESG initiative with social impact
KB Securities Collaboration – Upcycled Jeans Project
With KB Securities, Harlie K upcycled donated jeans into eco bags/pouches for the National Center for the Rights of the Child—an ESG initiative with social impact
KB Securities Collaboration – Upcycled Jeans Project
With KB Securities, Harlie K upcycled donated jeans into eco bags/pouches for the National Center for the Rights of the Child—an ESG initiative with social impact
Beanie Mini Tote Bag
Signature product turned bestseller—preorders and reviews praised lightweight, storage, and style—underscoring Harlie K’s design-meets-sustainability edge
Beanie Mini Tote Bag
Signature product turned bestseller—preorders and reviews praised lightweight, storage, and style—underscoring Harlie K’s design-meets-sustainability edge
Beanie Mini Tote Bag
Signature product turned bestseller—preorders and reviews praised lightweight, storage, and style—underscoring Harlie K’s design-meets-sustainability edge
contact
“In fashion and materials, true sustainability is no longer optional—it’s imperative"
Harlie K dreams of shaping a world where fashion and materials harmonize with nature — and we hope to realize that vision alongside your organization
CONTACT US
Contact Us
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harliekim22@gmail.com
CEO
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CEO
WEBSITE
https://harliek.com/