NOVEL PRODUCTION, RESOURCE GENTLE

Aprons from recycled PET

Upcycling PET bottles to aesthetic and functional workwear is the ultimate proof of how things can be done well. Since PET can only be recycled into new bottles to a limited extent, turning them into long-lasting workwear is a great way to give new life to plastic waste. The creation of KAYA & KATO aprons extends the lifecycle of the PET considerably. The fiber is well-suited for workwear application in bars, cafes, restaurants. They are easy to clean and by default water- and dirt-repellent. On top of it all, good design is self-evident at KAYA & KATO.

• Resource gentle: blended fabric with recycled polyester  
• Transparent Supply Chain: recycling of plastic into granulate and process into polyester yarn in Spain, processed in weaving mills  in Czech Republic and Macedonia, sewn in medium-sized companies in Germany, Portugal and the Czech Republic, refinement  in Germany
• 1 meter fabric = 12,5 PET bottles 
• CO2 reduction: the CO2 savings at 1000 meters of fabric correspond to the emissions of a car journey of about 11,000 km

On an important site note: KAYA & KATO was nominated for the German Federal Award ecodesign 2018 and received in the same year the Rolling Pin Newcomer & Innovation Award. 
 

• conformity and belonging without uniform-style
• onboard your team for sustainability
• the dark blue prevents an unhygienic and dirty appearance
• durable, easy-care, hygienic, breathable
• commit to fighting the global plastic challenge
• commit to fighting the global plastic challenge

Information
- 75° washable
- short bib apron made of dark blue twill with a straight neckline and two individually sewn hip pockets. A cutting reinforcement on the bib ensures optimal fit.
- long apron made of dark blue twill with a straight neckline, two centrally sewn hip pockets and towel or polishing cloth holder. A neckline reinforcement on the bib ensures optimal fit. Tie ribbon made of apron fabric.
- short service apron of dark blue twill with two individually sewn hip pockets. Tie ribbon made of apron fabric.
- High-quality apron made of dark blue twill with two centrally sewn hip pockets and towel or polishing cloth holder. Tie ribbon made of apron fabric.

Materials used
Blended fabric of 65% recycled polyester, 35% lyocell and 2% XLA

Origins of materials
Spain

Sizes
Pinafore (S): 80 cm wide, 70 cm long
Pinafore (L): 80 cm wide, 86 cm long
Service: 90 cm wide, 40 cm long
Bistro: 90 cm wide, 70 cm long

Production located in
Spain, Czech Republic, Macedonia, Germany

Order details
- deliverable within 4 weeks
- shipped Europe-wide
- no minimum order

Individualization
Print, Embroidery