Partners
DORINT
As an outfitting partner to Dorint Hotels & Resorts and Essential by Dorint, we develop clothing concepts for and with the Dorint Hotel Group’s 4,500 employees, as well as contract textiles such as bed linen, towels and table linen
CARITAS
Diakonie and Caritas worked together with the BMZ to promote sustainable textile procurement in their facilities. As a partner to the Diocese of Osnabrück, KAYA&KATO actively supported this process.
ELIS
Elis is a leading European expert in textile services, supplying customers from a wide range of industries worldwide with textile and hygiene solutions. As KAYA&KATO’s laundry partner, we jointly develop laundering concepts for certified textiles and offer our customers a rental-linen service.
Memberships
ALLIANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND CLIMATE FOUNDATION
As a supporter of the Alliance for Development and Climate Foundation, we are committed to climate action and sustainable development. Our focus is on avoiding and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting high-quality climate projects.
GREENTABLE E.V.
Greentable is a leading sustainability initiative for the hospitality sector in German-speaking countries. Its network brings together restaurants, cafés, hotels, canteens and other businesses with producers, suppliers and guests, providing a platform for information and exchange. Founded in 2015, it aims to raise awareness of sustainability in hospitality and promote appreciation of food, regional and seasonal cuisine, climate action and social engagement. Greentable supports its members in developing and communicating their sustainability profiles and has received multiple recognitions from the German Council for Sustainable Development. KAYA&KATO has been a member of Greentable e.V. since 2018.
GREENSIGN
The GreenSign Institute is an established certification organisation for corporate sustainability. Using more than 100 criteria, the institute assesses companies’ sustainability holistically and supports their ongoing development. Its clients include hotels, hospitality businesses, spas and offices. Since 2024, we have also been part of this growing community working to advance sustainability within the industry.
Scientific cooperations
NIEDERRHEIN UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
Together with Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences and the Belgian university HOGENT, we researched and tested innovative hybrid yarns for workwear as part of the two-year “SmartSeam” research project. The aim was to equip textiles with smart functions, for example to measure movement, moisture and temperature. In the process, we developed practical applications for the workwear of tomorrow.