Introducing Kata

KATA designs, develops, and manufactures quality, state-of-the-art protection solutions and carrying systems. KATA’s products are designed around the human frame. It’s not enough that the equipment fits the case, the case must also fit the user! In 1983, two friends, members of an elite military unit, began exchanging ideas about how backpacks and military equipment cases could be made more modular and ergonomic.

Based on their own field experience, they went on to design a line of combat- ready gear. They named their company KATA. In 2005 Kata joined the Vitec Group and under the Photographic Division the company has been expanding and flourishing. For many years KATA has been creating high-end products for professionals around the world. KATA Design HQ and part of the manufacturing facilities are based in Jerusalem, Israel.

KATA established its reputation by outfitting Protection and Security Special Forces with auxiliary cases, utility & protective vests and backpacks . Tough, durable, yet remarkably lightweight, KATA products are constructed to withstand rough treatment and harsh conditions over long periods.

Protection and Security

Secretary-General of the UN, Mr. Kofi Annan wearing Kata protective vest.

For the Professional Video Industry KATA has created a completely innovative line of products for field production (ENG & EFP). The line is distributed and supported worldwide by a network of dealers and distributors. In over 40 countries, we are there to support you wherever your work may take you.

Pro Video

Michael Schumacher, Formula 1 winner 2002, filmed by a news crew using Kata’s professional Camera Glove.

KATAhasprovidedanoutsourcingserviceto Hi-techIndustriesthatmanufacture sensitive equipment for field operation. KATA is involved from the research to the development and design stage through production. A prominent example of such an enterprise is the KATA - MANFROTTO collaboration which is responsible for the entire line of Manfrotto bags worldwide.

High Tech Industry

Kata joined forces with Manfrotto to become the sole designer and manufacture of all their Camera Support Carrying Solutions.

In 2004, KATA launched the Global Digital Collection (GDC) for the Professional Digital Photographer and Videographer. The collection includes carrying solutions specifically designed for delicate digital equipment incorporating KATA's latest development - the unique TST (Thermo-Shield-Technology).

Photo GDC

Global Digital Collection

Producer Charles Boileau

carrying HB-207 on the snow covered mountains of Lebanon.

Five Year Warranty

Kata warrants each product to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase.

We are able to provide you with this warranty because:

Each of our products is meticulously handcrafted for durability:

Internal bindings cover the fabric-ends and outside seams are double folded to eliminate unraveling. Carrying handles are sewn from the bottom of the bag, for the greatest possible strength. Our silent YKK zippers are double seamed and usually sewn on the inside of the fabric to hold them fast.

We use the highest quality materials:

DuPont( Cordura(;

Water-repellent and Polyurethane coated Super Nylon(;

High tenacity Polypropylene and Nylon webbing;

Cross-linked Polyethylene-foams;

Silent action Auto-Recover YKK(zippers;

ITW( and Duraflex( buckles;

ISO-9000

KATA complies with the rigorous requirements of ISO-9000 for quality management system. The ISO (International Organization for Standards) is a worldwide federation of national standards committees from over 90 countries.