KAIMACHINE designs functional apparel and beach gear for coastal and outdoor lifestyles — including tees, singlets, hi-vis workwear, and hooded towels built for comfort, durability, and everyday use.
Our history
From modest beginnings, we've grown through unwavering dedication and a commitment to continuous improvement. Each step has reinforced our core belief in the power of collaboration and the importance of integrity. We're passionate about what we do, and we're excited to share our story with you.
HOODIES
KAIMACHINE Hoodies are made from heavyweight 320gsm AS Colour fabric—warm, thick, and built to last. Designed for cold days, hard wear, and everyday comfort. Perfect for winter.
CREW NECK
KAIMACHINE crew neck hoodies are made from heavyweight 320gsm AS Colour fabric—warm, thick, and built to last. Designed for cold days, hard wear, and everyday comfort. Perfect for winter.
TEE / SHIRT
Every KAIMACHINE tee is hand printed by Quin on heavyweight 220gsm AS Colour tees. Made to wear hard, made to last, and available in multiple colours.
SINGLETS
KAIMACHINE Singlets are hand printed by Quin on premium 220gsm AS Colour blanks. Lightweight, durable, and made for everyday wear. Available in a range of colours, with each piece carrying the character of a hand-printed finish.
TOWL PONCHO
KAIMACHINE Hooded Towel Poncho made from heavyweight 340gsm fabric, lined with soft microfibre for warmth and fast drying. Features a convenient zip pocket and warm hand pockets—ideal for diving, surfing, and all swimming activities.
Quin — Founder of KAIMACHINE
Quin grew up in a small valley inland in Northland, New Zealand, raised in a hands-on, outdoor lifestyle alongside his brothers. From a young age, life revolved around the land and water — hunting, eeling, and the occasional fishing trip — shaping a deep respect for nature and the responsibility that comes with taking from it.
A naturally gifted athlete, Quin was encouraged to pursue rugby or league, but his heart always pulled him back to the outdoors. That pull became impossible to ignore when, at just 16–17 years old, he picked up his first underwater camera. Filming at Omapere Wharf with a speargun, Quin caught two yellowtail kingfish — a moment that quietly changed the direction of his life. Not for attention or recognition, but because it felt right.
From there, he began filming more. Spearfishing, diving, and everyday life — captured with basic gear, no editing skills, and no expectations. It wasn’t about views or validation. It was about documenting what he was already doing.
As time went on, Quin became known not just for what he filmed, but for what he provided. He supplied kai for all kinds of occasions — from tangi to birthdays and community gatherings. People relied on him, often without understanding the physical, financial, and emotional toll it took. Even when exhausted or struggling, Quin kept showing up. The mahi still had to be done.
That consistency earned him a name: KAIMACHINE. Not because he wanted it, but because no matter the weather, how he felt, or what he was facing, he always found a way to dig deep and provide.
Carrying that responsibility brought both pressure and pride. It forced Quin to confront a hard truth — if he was going to continue serving others, he needed a way to sustain himself without asking for anything in return. KAIMACHINE was born from that realization.
KAIMACHINE is not just a brand. It is the essence Quin was already living. A way for others to support the mahi behind the kai, and a way for those who wear it to embody the same values — effort, resilience, humility, and pride in honest work.
Today, KAIMACHINE stands as a reflection of its beginnings: grounded, purposeful, and earned. Built not from ambition alone, but from responsibility, perseverance, and respect for the land and water that shaped it.
