Palmah NZ is a hemp-heavy, sustainably focused skate and surf inspired clothing brand born in Dunedin, Aotearoa, and cultivated in Melbourne, Australia, blending student-town grit with laid-back coastal energy. Palmah NZ UK brings that mix of cold South Island streets, DIY skate culture, and eco-conscious design to a collection built for everyday wear, skating, and chasing good times with your crew.
Palmah NZ
Palmah represents a new wave of Australasian streetwear, rooted in North Dunedin’s student flats and expanding into a community of skaters, surfers, artists and everyone in between. The brand focuses on hemp and organic fabrics, sustainable production, and designs that feel equally at home pushing through town, walking to lectures, or heading for a cold-water surf.
Palmah Clothing is known for relaxed silhouettes, clean graphics, and playful references that feel distinctly Kiwi yet universally wearable. With an emphasis on quality, comfort, and planet-friendly materials, Palmah has carved out a loyal following across New Zealand, Australia, and now the UK.
Palmah brand history
Founded by two New Zealand brothers in Dunedin, Palmah started as a small project in a southern student city and gradually evolved into a full clothing label as more friends, skaters, and creatives got involved. As the brand grew, operations shifted and cultivated in Melbourne, while still holding tight to its Aotearoa roots and community-first mentality.
From the early days of small local drops to today’s international stockists, Palmah has stuck to its ethos of “for people & planet”, prioritising sustainable fibres like hemp and organic cotton, small-batch runs, and an inclusive crew around the brand. Their collections echo student-flat DIY energy, coastal missions, and long nights in cold southern streets, all filtered through a modern streetwear lens.
Palmah NZ skate & surf crew
Palmah’s crew brings together skaters, surfers, artists and friends who live the same lifestyle the brand represents, from Dunedin and wider Aotearoa to Melbourne and beyond. Their wider family features riders and sliders across New Zealand and Australia, with imagery and clips that highlight real sessions, real spots, and real people over polished marketing campaigns.
Rather than a traditional “pro team”, Palmah operates more like a community-driven whānau, backing people who contribute to local culture, events and scenes while wearing product that can handle proper use. This connection to everyday skaters and surfers keeps the brand grounded, relatable, and genuinely tied to Antipodean board culture.
Palmah NZ products
Explore the full Palmah NZ collection at The Vines Supply Co., bringing sustainable New Zealand streetwear to UK skaters and streetwear heads. Expect relaxed fits, hemp-based fabrics, soft organic cotton and graphics that nod to student-town life, cold southern nights, and coastal missions.
Palmah T-Shirts
Palmah tees are typically built from organic cotton, hemp blends or similar eco-conscious fabrics, giving a breathable, durable hand-feel that softens with every wash while remaining tough enough for daily wear. Graphics range from subtle logo hits to playful illustrations and phrase-based designs that channel Kiwi humour, Dunedin heritage and surf-skate influences.
Palmah Hoodies & Fleece
Palmah hoods and fleece pieces deliver cosy weight with relaxed, easy-wearing cuts perfect for cold UK mornings and late-night sessions, inspired by their origins in chilly southern Aotearoa. Many styles use hemp or organic cotton fleece, offering warmth, breathability and long-term durability with embroidered or printed graphics that stay true to the brand’s low-key, community-led aesthetic.
Palmah Headwear & Accessories
From caps and beanies to bags and small accessories, Palmah’s add-ons round out the fit with the same sustainable mindset and relaxed visual language. Expect easy daily wear pieces that carry subtle branding, playful detailing, and functional builds suited to skate days, uni days or travel missions
Palmah NZ FAQs
What makes Palmah NZ different from other streetwear brands?
Palmah stands out through its roots in Dunedin’s student and skate scene, its strong sustainability focus built around hemp and organic fabrics, and its community-driven crew that keeps the brand close to real life rather than hype alone. The blend of New Zealand heritage, Melbourne cultivation and eco-conscious production gives Palmah a distinct personality in the global skate and surf wear space.
Are Palmah NZ clothes good quality?
Palmah garments are designed for everyday use, skating, and coastal adventures, using heavier-weight hemp and organic cotton fabrics chosen for durability, comfort, and reduced environmental impact. Construction details like robust stitching, quality embroidery and thoughtful fits help pieces hold up over time, making them ideal for regular rotation rather than one-season fashion.
What size should I choose for Palmah clothing?
Palmah generally runs with relaxed, slightly boxy fits in tees and comfortable, easy-wearing cuts in hoods and fleece, reflecting their skate and surf inspired design approach. For a looser, more oversized look stick with your usual size, and for a slightly tidier fit some people may choose to size down, always checking individual product measurements where available.
Why is Palmah NZ popular in skate and surf culture?
Palmah resonates with skaters and surfers through its real connection to Dunedin and broader Aotearoa board culture, its visible community of riders, and its visual storytelling that reflects everyday sessions rather than polished campaigns. Their use of sustainable materials and laid-back, humour-infused graphics also aligns with the values of many modern skaters and surfers who want gear that feels good to wear and good to back.
What does Palmah’s aesthetic represent?
The Palmah aesthetic sits at the intersection of student-flat DIY, cold southern streets, and mellow coastal missions, filtered through relaxed silhouettes and eco-friendly fabrics. It balances simple logo treatments and text-based designs with playful, illustrative artwork, creating a look that feels both distinctly New Zealand and globally accessible.
How did Palmah NZ become internationally recognised?
Starting in Dunedin and then cultivating operations from Melbourne, Palmah grew organically through word-of-mouth, independent skate and surf shops, and a strong online presence that highlighted its story and values. As more retailers across Australasia and the UK picked up the brand, its combination of sustainability, community focus, and relatable imagery helped it find a loyal audience beyond New Zealand.
Does Palmah only make clothing for skaters and surfers?
While deeply influenced by skate and surf culture, Palmah is designed for anyone who appreciates sustainable materials, relaxed fits, and a brand story rooted in real communities rather than trend-chasing. Their pieces work just as well for uni, work, travel or everyday wear as they do for sessions at the park or missions to the coast.
Shop the full Palmah NZ collection at The Vines Supply Co, bringing Dunedin-born, Melbourne-cultivated sustainable streetwear to the UK with fast, free premium delivery on orders over £70 and free next-day delivery available on qualifying orders placed before the cut-off time.