It has already become a good tradition to hold the Special Course for Garment Production Technologists at KNUTD, organized by the university’s long-term partner, the company “Softorg.” The company consistently supports research initiatives, contributes to the professional development of young specialists, and continuously strengthens the material and technical base of KNUTD by equipping it with modern sewing equipment. This year, the course consisted of two separate modules: one for industry professionals as an advanced training program, and another for students as an introduction to the profession, including familiarization with innovative technologies, equipment, and current challenges in Ukraine’s fashion industry production.
The educational project was officially opened by Dmytro Kalach, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at “Softorg.” He welcomed the participants to the Special Course for Garment Production Technologists, emphasizing that it would become an important step toward the systematic development of industry-specific education, strengthening the integration between business and the university, and shaping a new generation of highly qualified specialists for Ukraine’s light industry. He also expressed his gratitude to the university for supporting the initiatives of business partners.
Welcoming remarks were also delivered by Acting Rector Taliat Bielialov and Liudmyla Hanushchak-Yefimenko, Vice-Rector for Research and International Activities, Doctor of Economics, Professor, and Laureate of the Borys Paton National Prize of Ukraine. They wished for the participants to gain new knowledge, engage in productive work, and engage in meaningful exchange of experiences. They emphasized the importance of the innovative special course for professionals in light industry enterprises under martial law.
To support the partners and colleagues, the event was attended by Nataliia Ostapenko, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Fashion, Professor; Olha Haranina, Head of the Department of Fashion Technology, Professor; Tetiana Struminska, Head of the Department of Fashion and Style, Associate Professor; and Ivan Skorokhodov, Marketing Director of Fialan Company.
Over four intensive, information-rich days from April 13 to 16, 2026, industry experts delivered a series of lectures for participants who already had a solid understanding of production processes and sought to enhance their professional qualifications. The speakers included Olesia Kalynych, Chief Technologist at “Softorg” and a graduate of KNUTD in Light Industry Technologies; Alla Rubanka, Chief Designer at Ukrtextile LLC, PhD in Engineering, and Associate Professor of the Department of Fashion and Style at KNUTD; and Oleksandr Mostipan, PhD in Engineering and Regional Representative of Rudholm Ukraine Ltd. Their lectures focused on the development and technological optimization of light industry production in Ukraine.
In particular, Olesia Kalynych presented materials on the technological process for preparing models for mass garment production, pricing in garment manufacturing, and planning products for the launch of production flow.
Alla Rubanka provided a comprehensive and professional overview of the use of CAD systems in the design and engineering preparation of garment production.
Oleksandr Mostipan introduced course participants to material selection and sourcing, as well as the calculation of thread consumption for garment manufacturing.
As part of the Special Course program, from April 20 to May 4, 2026, under the supervision of instructor Olesia Kalynych, students studied the production structure of garment enterprises and the technological process of preparing models for mass production. The program covered CAD systems, cutting technologies, design and technical documentation, garment manufacturing cost estimation, the structure and content of material specification sheets, directions for automating garment components, ways to improve labor efficiency, and automation and robotics in garment manufacturing.
The University will continue to expand its partnership initiatives to advance education, foster innovation, and enhance the competitiveness of Ukrainian manufacturing.
12.05.2026
