their kites are made of nylon, and fiberglass is used for the sticks. their designs are mostly Hawaiian themes created by Jonathan's wife, Daphne. these include hula dancers, palm trees, dolphins, whales, and Hawaiian boats, to mention just a few of the dozens available. the designs are cut out of the nylon with a hot knife that seals the edges to prevent fraying. the designs are then appliqued directly onto the kite. On a tour of the big wind kite factory, visitors can see the whole kite making process, from the cutting and 'hot-stitching' of the designs to the final sticking and fitting of the system that joins the kite to the string.