About Us
Our family-run business was founded by brothers Carl and Alfons Wölte in 1947 and known as Erste Emsdettener Frottierweberei C. & A. Wölte GmbH & Co. The founders’ sons, Konrad and Erich Wölte, successfully developed the company over the next few decades and continuously tailored it towards the requirements of a constantly changing market. As one of the last terry weaving mills in Germany, we now produce high-quality terry towels and bathrobes at our fully integrated textile factory in Emsdetten. Sales of the entire product and brand portfolio have taken place since 1992 under Cawö Textil GmbH & Co.KG. Today, the company is in its 3rd generation and managed by Christian Wölte and Daniel Kordts-Wölte.
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1947
In 1947, our family business was founded by Carl und Alfons Wölte under the name of Erste Emsdettener Frottierweberei C.&A. Wölte GmbH & Co. KG.
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The first towel …
1960
The company and its workforce are expanding …
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… and establishing itself as a trusted manufacturer of high-quality dressing gowns and bathrobes.
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Terry towels are getting an important part of the collection.
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A now fully integrated production site with weaving preparation, weaving mill, dye works/equipment and sewing line forms the basis for future success.
1970
Since 1970, all our products have been distributed under the brand name “Cawö”.
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Ongoing modernisation and investments in new process technology characterises our development to this day. The company has always focussed on the requirements of a constantly changing market
1997
„… and some products turned out to be real classics.” Just like our plain NOBLESSE range.
2005
… or our candy-stripe Lifestyle.
2008
Colour-coordinated Cawö Home bath rugs in various qualities complete the range.
2015
Development and launch of the first body care and room diffuser range with a signature fragrance.
2020
An exciting journey to become a brand that is now focussed on trends and lifestyle.
Quality right from the beginning.
