Est. 1989, Newcastle, Australia

Our story is one of care.

Tri Nature lovingly develops affordable, eco-friendly cleaning and personal care products. We've removed harsh chemicals and unnecessary fillers from everyday household products, replacing them with renewable, plant-based alternatives that are the safest choice for your family and the planet.

A heritage of care, made by hand in Newcastle.
Newcastle beach at golden hour

Born of one coastline.

Newcastle, New South Wales
What we stand behind
100% Australian made and owned
Plant-based and eco-friendly
Cruelty-free, no animal testing
Grey water and septic safe
Gentle formula for sensitive skin
Award-winning manufacturer
01: The Beginning

Two friends, one life-changing idea.

In the 1970s in Newcastle, long before it was "on trend" to be eco-responsible, Bob and Brian were two friends working in the chemical industry. They kept seeing everyday cleaners full of toxic ingredients, bad for the people using them, and worse for the earth.

They wanted something far greater for their families and the planet. So they commissioned the research to replace harsh chemicals, petroleum solvents, phosphates and other hazardous pollutants in household products, and developed Australian-made formulas unlike any other, with an enviable reputation for performance and economy.

Ten years later, in 1989, Tri Nature was formed, bringing natural solutions to the marketplace.

Brian in the Tri Nature laboratory
Brian, in the lab
Bob at work in the office
Bob, at the desk
Our timeline

Three decades in the making.

1970s

Bob and Brian, two friends in Newcastle's chemical industry, begin the research to replace the harsh chemicals in everyday cleaners.

1989

Tri Nature is formed, bringing Australian-made, plant-based formulas to the marketplace with a reputation for performance and economy.

2014–21

Repeatedly recognised at the Hunter Manufacturing Awards for eco-innovation and product excellence, year after year.

Today

Still made by hand in Newcastle, now run by the second generation of the Fernance family, carrying the founding promise forward.

02: Why Tri Nature

Peace of mind, made affordable.

Tri Nature provides environmentally friendly cleaning and personal care products for Australian families looking to make a convenient, safe choice for their home and the planet, in a scientifically backed way.

Our products deliver peace of mind, affordably, ensuring homes are clean, safe and free from harsh chemicals. We've removed aggressive chemicals and unnecessary fillers from your everyday essentials: a safer, healthier choice backed by more than 37 years of sustainable manufacturing expertise.

Olive branch in soft daylight
Our Philosophy
"In the name of our children and our children's children, we will manufacture products that will not harm the environment, made from natural materials that pose no threat to our country, our homes, or the well-being of humankind. And we will give people who share our concern the chance to join us."
The founding promise, 1989
Amy and Leah Fernance of Tri Nature
Amy & Leah Fernance
03: The Next Generation

Family-owned, generation after generation.

Today, Tri Nature is still proudly family-owned and run by the second generation of the Fernance family, who carry the founders' promise forward and shape where the business goes next.

View of Nobbys Lighthouse from a Newcastle beach pavilion
Newcastle, New South Wales
Proudly Australian

Made by hand in Newcastle.

Every Tri Nature formula is manufactured here in Newcastle, on the land that shaped the family behind it. On-site chemists review each batch, so quality is controlled at every step. Nothing is outsourced, and nothing leaves until it meets the standard the family set in 1989.

Keeping production local means we control quality, support Australian jobs, and keep the distance between where we make and where you live as small as it can be.

01

On-site chemists

Formulas are developed and reviewed in-house, so quality is controlled at every step rather than left to a supplier.

02

Concentrated by design

Highly concentrated formulas mean less water shipped, less packaging used, and more washes from every bottle.

03

Renewable, plant-based

Petrochemicals, phosphates and unnecessary fillers are replaced with renewable, plant-derived ingredients.

Tri Nature leaf mark
The Three Leaves

What the mark stands for.

The three leaves in our logo represent the fundamentals we devote ourselves to protecting and improving.

01

Lifestyle

Encouraging a lifestyle of wellbeing for the whole household, from the littlest hands up.

02

Environment

Products that will not harm our environment, gentle on waterways and the world they return to.

03

Future

A safe and sustainable future for the generations to come, the reason behind everything we make.

Recognition

Awarded for doing it right.

Winner of numerous Hunter Manufacturing and Australian Brand Awards for eco-innovation and product excellence.

Hunter Manufacturing Awards
Eco Innovation Award2024
Lifestyle Innovation Award2021
Eco-Innovation: Alpha Plus Laundry Powder2021
Eco-Innovation: Chamomile Dishwashing Liquid2020
Eco-Innovation: Alpha Plus Laundry Powder2019
Product Excellence: Chamomile Dishwashing Liquid2016
Best Eco Product: Alpha Plus Pre-Wash Soaker2015
Best Eco Product: Alpha Plus Laundry & Citrus Dishwashing Powder2014