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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…
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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

Preparing for certification

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…
-- You can see that the content below changes depending on which button you click
(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

Preparing for certification

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

Collaborating with Naver to produce merchandise

2025

Korea

Collaborating with Chilgok County to develop melon rind leather fabric

2025

Korea

Collaborating with Moorim P&P to develop Hanji leather products

2025

korea

Jointly developing cactus vegan leather, conducting 4th Wadiz funding for 'Neoul Bag'

2025

korea

2025

activity

Up to now, our activities include

2025

Collaborating with Naver to produce merchandise

2025

Korea

Collaborating with Chilgok County to develop melon rind leather fabric

2025

Korea

Collaborating with Moorim P&P to develop Hanji leather products

2025

Korea

Jointly developing cactus vegan leather, conducting 4th Wadiz funding for 'Neoul Bag'

2025

Korea

activity

Up to now, our activities include

Collaborating with Naver to produce merchandise

2025

Korea

Collaborating with Chilgok County to develop melon rind leather fabric

2025

Korea

Collaborating with Moorim P&P to develop Hanji leather products

2025

korea

Jointly developing cactus vegan leather, conducting 4th Wadiz funding for 'Neoul Bag'

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

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

‘Neoulbaek’ 4th Funding Campaign Underway

GreenContinue and Cactus Vegan Leather jointly develop the ‘Neul Bag,’ launching its fourth Wadiz crowdfunding campaign

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

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

EMAIL

hj.kim@harliek.com

CEO

PHONE

053-261-1006

CEO

FAX

070-5178-6655

CEO

WEBSITE

https://harliek.com/