The name of the department has remained unchanged since its foundation until September 10, 2019 – «The department of knitting technology». But the name of the specialty under which the department trains specialists has changed several times. In connection with the reorganization of the Department of Materials Science and Textile Examination by joining the department of knitting technology, the department was given a new name – The Department of Textile Technology and Design (TT&D).

The department of Knitwear Production Technologies for the time of its foundation was headed by:

1945-1948 рр. — ass. professor A. Shakola;

1948-1972 рр. — PhD, ass. professor L. Ignatova;

1972-1981 рр. — doctor of technical sciences, professor F. Moyseyenko;

1981-1988 рр. — PhD, ass. Professor L. Vaschinskiy;

1988-1993 рр. — PhD, ass. Professor  S. Shapovalenko;

1993-2009рр. – PhD, professor  L. Krylova;

Since September 2009 р. – PhD, ass. professor L. Halavska.

Department of material science was established in the Kyiv technological institute of light industry (KTILP) in 1953.

During the whole period of its existence the department was headed by:

1953-1977 рр. – PhD, professor M. Pozhidayev;
1977-1982 рр. – PhD, ass. professor A. Kovalsky;
1983-1987 рр. – PhD, ass. professor R. Efremov;
1987-2007 рр. – PhD, professor V. Rybalchenko;
2007-2019 рр. – doctor of technical sciences, professor N. Suprun.

Since September 2019, after the reorganization, the Department of Textile Technology and Design is headed by Doctor of technical sciences, professor Liudmyla Yevgeniyivna Halavska.

Special vocational training of students is led by a highly qualified teaching staff of the department, including 5 professors, 8 associate professors and 1 senior teacher. The number of teachers with academic degrees and academic titles is 99%.

The average age is 48 years. There are no teachers of retirement age.

The training of scientific and pedagogical staff of higher qualification is conducted at the department on the basis of its own staff through the department of postgraduate study and doctoral studies of KNUTD in specialties 05.18.19 - "Technology of textile materials, garments and knitwear" and 05.02.01 - "Material science".

For today, 4 postgraduate students (D.O. Shipko, O.M. Dmytryk, L.Iu. Chumak, D.R. Levytska) study at the department. 

All the years of the department existence were related to research work. The department has educational and scientific laboratories that allow testing of fibers, threads and different materials of light industry goods in accordance with the applicable standards:

• laboratory "Research of Physical and Mechanical Properties of Textile Materials for Clothes";
• laboratory "Research of physical and mechanical properties of textile fibers and threads";
• laboratory "Research of physical and mechanical properties of textile materials for leather goods";
• assortment cabinets of textile materials.

Educational laboratories are equipped with standardized instruments for determining the mechanical and physical properties of materials for textile and light industry products.

Much attention is paid not only education but also research work of students. Most of them are engaged in research work in various areas under the supervision of the department teachers.

The research work of the Department of TT&D is carried out within the limits of scientific directions of the University:

• "Development of a new range of knitted fabrics and consumer goods and special purpose with predicted consumer properties", scientific supervisor Doctor of Technical Sciences, prof. HalavskaL.

The main scientific interests:

• Creating a theoretical basis for designing and knitting technology of knitted fabrics and products of new types;
• Normalization of knitwear production technological processes;
• development of knitting processing technologies for textile fibers and yarn of  new types;
• Development of structures and technologies for producing knitted fabrics for technical and medical purposes.
• Development of computer-aided design and visualization of knitwear.
• Development of assortment and confectionery materials for textile products for the disabled and seriously ill;
• Development of the methods of express estimation of the influence of ultraviolet radiation on the properties of textile and geotextile materials for different purposes;
• Development of the methodology of ecological assessment of the quality of textile materials.

For the last years one of the main areas of research is the development of a new range of hospital and adaptive clothing which differs by a special design with flexible morphological structure and use of high-tech materials. Another area of research is the development of adaptive clothes for disabled people, especially, for wheelchair users and for children with cerebral palsy. Also was created polyfunctional technical textile composite materials with predicted properties for looking after bed-patients. Researchers of the department are engaged in the development of environmentally safe multifunctional wound dressings with prolonged antimicrobial action. Perspective directions of research are the use of nanotechnology in textile finishing.  An interesting and promising results was obtained is the applying of nanotechnologies for electroconductive textile materials for neutralize the charges of static electricity and textile creating materials with magnetiс properties to protect against electromagnetic radiation. Interesting scientific results were obtained on the subject of the study of the influence of UV on textiles and geotextiles of a wide range of applications.

Textile locking strap for transporting injured and surgical tables

International projects:

1. EUREKA E!3191 MULFUNC “Multifunctional woven and knitting for future high performance barrier textile materials and work clothing” (2004-2006).
2. Joint Ukraine-Poland R&D Project “Barrier textile composites using micro- and nanoparticles/nanofiber (for human and environment protection) (2006-2008).
3. EUREKA E!3778 MANGO “Managing contamination by fibrous product systems” (2007-2009).
4. Flemish-Ukrainian Project “Flemish-Ukrainian Networking and Training in Textiles – NetTex” (2007-2009).
5. Visegrad Scholarship Program 2009-2010 “Development of Comfort Garment Set for Cleanroom with cold Condition” (Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Textile Engineering, Czech Republic).
6. EUREKA E!5799 BATAN “Barrier Textiles and Nanomaterials” (2010-2014).
7. FP7 2BFUNTEX 290500 "Boosting collaboration between research centers and industry to enhance rapid industrial uptake of innovative functional textile structures and textile related materials in a mondial market" (2012-2015).
8. UKR17LD/06 Project of British Council “Ukraine Higher Education Leadership Development Programme” (2017-2018).
9. EUREKA E! 10710 UV-SHIELD "Design and development of UV shielding materials" (2017-2020);
10. Scientific and Technological cooperation joint project (Ukraine – Czech Republic) “Development and investigation of nano-modified textiles for human-being and electronic equipment’s protection” (2019-2020).
11. Scientific and Technological cooperation joint project (Ukraine –Republic of Lithuania) «Knitted Materials for Personal Protective Equipment Against Mechanical and Flame Damages» (Acronym - PERPROKNIT) (2020-2021).

In the period from 2015 to 2019 the staff of the Department published 400 scientific works, 87 of which are articles in professional journals, 39 – in the international ones, 12 monographs, 96 abstracts at international conferences and 152 – at Ukrainian ones; 12 patents are received, 109 reports at international conferences and 276 ones at Ukrainian are presented.

In 2009, seven teachers of the Department became full members of the International Federation of knitting technologists.

Assoc. Prof. Kyzymchuk O.P.  became the winner of Fulbright academic exchange program and received a grant from the U.S. Government for an internship at the University at Massachusetts (USA) from  1 September 2013. until 31 May 2014.

Over the past two years there has been intensified the work of the Department for the participation in exhibitions. The Department participated in all-Ukrainian specialized exhibition "Education, work, business"; in exhibitions devoted to the all-Ukrainian conference of young scientists and students "Academic development of young people at the present stage", KNUTD; exhibition dedicated to the all-Ukrainian Congress of Light industry, KNUTD; the exhibition held in the framework of the II International scientific-practical conference "Energy Efficient University.

In 2004 the Department has created the Centre of technology and design of knitting, the activity of which is directed practical implementation of the students’ creative innovations and providing the local inhabitants with paid services in the designing and manufacturing of knitwear and fabrics of varying complexity. The main functions and activities of the Centre are:

• engaging students in creative activities;
• assistance in the production of the best knitted articles, developed by students in their graduation projects;
• working out the orders of the customers, the development of knitted  structures and knitwear parts;
• conducting training on industrial, semi-industrial and manual knitting machines in the University;
• calculating of the feeding cards for knitting knitwear parts.

Due to the existence of the Center, students have the opportunity to implement interesting design ideas, produce knitwear at the knitting equipment of the Department and to participate in the annual international fashion competition «Pecherski kashtany».

At the Department there is a scientific school of a doctor of technical Sciences, Professor F. Moiseenko. "The development of theoretical bases of designing of knitted fabrics and articles ftom new types of textile materials", in the framework of which there was a whole galaxy of young scientists - candidates of technical Sciences.

In accordance with the decision of the Academic Council dated 28 December 2011, "Laboratory of technological processes studies " (1-0391) was named after Professor F. Moiseenko for his significant contribution to the development of science, the preparation of scientific-pedagogical staff of higher qualification.

During 20015-2019 the teachers of the Department prepared and published more than 150 methodological references aimed at the organization of classroom and independent work of full-time and extra-mural students.

Description of educational programmes

Educational program "Technology and design of knitwear production"

• Fundamentals of textile technologies;
• Fundamentals of the knitting theory;
• Fundamentals of the knitting patterned knitwear theory;
• Fundamentals of specified form products technology;
• Fundamentals of CAD textiles;
• Technology of sew-and-cut production;
• Designing of knitting machines;
• Functional groups of knitting machines;
• Methods and means of research;
• Fundamentals of textile production projecting;
• Designing of knitting industries;
• Fundamentals of technical creativity and patents;
• Designing of knitwear and the basics of sewing technology.

In addition to these courses the curriculum includes a design unit, which is caused by the current requirements to knowledge and skills of modern knitwear production technologist:

• Artistic designing of knitted fabrics;
• Products Coloring;
• Designing of  knits;
• Applied art;
• The work in material;
• Fundamentals of composition and drawing;
• CAD of knitwear.

The department provides training in the field of knowledge 18 - Production and technology specialty 182 - Technology of light industry in two educational degrees:

• Bachelor, educational program "Technology and design of knitwear production";
• Master, educational program "Technology and design of knitwear production".

After receiving higher education graduates can enter to postgraduate specialty 05.18.19 - "Technology of textile, garment and knitwear" and 05.02.01 - "Materials Science".

The list of disciplines of the department of TDTM for 2021-2022 academic year

After graduation, the graduate will know:

• Modern methods of identification and classification of objects of textile production;
• Latest technologies of textile production and their impact on product quality;
• Latest trends in the field of artistic and color registration;
• Effect of the finishing on the properties of textile materials for different purposes.

After training specialist will be able to:

• use the known and newest methods of determination of properties of materials,
• carry out the examination of textile materials from the stage of the task setting to the evaluation and review of the results,
• provide operational control over the observance of the technology of manufacturing on the basis of normative documents,
• assess the influence of technologies and modes of manufacturing on the properties of products for different purposes,
• know the methods of theoretical research and practical skills of carrying out of standardized and certification tests of raw materials, semi-finished products and finished products of textile and light industry,
• plan and compile schemes for conducting experiments, collect and analyze data, critically evaluate the results,
• use the technical conformity assessment procedures in accordance with the European Union Directives on a global approach to providing expert advice on the level of protection of life, health and natural resources.

Students of the department of Textile Technology and Design are actively involved in complex technical problems solving, since scientific activity contributes to a deeper mastery of specialty. From the 3rd year they are actively involved in research work of the department. Students prepare reports on scientific seminars and conferences of young scientists and students.

Every January and February in the department among the students of 3-5 courses held high school round of Ukrainian Olympiad cycle majors, which in the last 2 years was attended by over 100 students.

Gifted students have the opportunity to present at the annual All-Ukrainian competition of student papers in the section "Light industry" own research and development, performed in collaboration with the lecturer.

Topics of master researches are corresponding to the general direction of research of the department. According to the results of scientific researches realized by our students in collaboration with teachers of the department get patents and applications for industrial samples.

There are three student scientific clubs at the department, such as: "New technologies in engineering and knitwear production", supervisor Ph.D., assotiate professor of the department Yelina Tatiana, "The way the designer from simple to complex," supervisor Ph. D. student of the department Natalia Beskin and "development of technical jersey", supervisor Ph.D., Associate Professor Svetlana Bobrova.

• The way the designer from simple to complex,  scientific supervisors Ph.D., assotiate professor Yelina Tatiana and Lytvynenko Natalia;
• Ecological textile material, scientific supervisor Prof. Suprun Natalia;
• A textile expert, scientific supervisor Prof. Slizkov Andrii;
• Eco-friendly knitwear, scientific supervisors Prof. Halavska L., Ph.D., assotiate professor Dzykovych T.;
• Smart textiles, scientific supervisors Prof. Kyzymchuk O., Ph.D., assotiate professor Melnyk L.

Omelchenko Vasily
Ph.D., senior researcher, academician of the Academy of Engineering Sciences of Ukraine, Honored Worker of Industry of Ukraine, State Prize of Ukraine in Science and Technology, a leading researcher of the State enterprise "Kyiv Research Institute of textile-haberdashery industry."

Chaplanov Alexander
Director Kharkiv knitting production association. Vice President of the Association of Light Industry of Kharkiv region.

Chayun Vladimir 
Chairman of the Board of JSC "Sophia".

Lyudvychenko Tatiana G.
Since 1983 works at the knitting factory Brovary top children's knitwear JSC "Sophia". Served as a training officer, engineer, senior engineer of department, deputy head of art and technology service company, Executive Director, Deputy Chairman of Marketing.

Sydorchuk Alla Y.
Works at JSC "Sophia" from 1984, held the post of engineer labor economist, engineer II category. Since 1999 - Chairman of the joint union committee.

Tovchyha (Anufrieva) Elena
At the present time is the engineer-manager in knitting company profile "ALT - Suite".

Alexander Tikhomirov
Professor of Theory of State and Law Kyiv National University of Internal Affairs. Doctor of Law, Professor.

Osaulenko Alexander I.
Since March 2005 he has been professor of general legal disciplines of the National Academy of Internal Affairs.

Raisa Ivanovna Paschenko
Head of "I.V.K.."

Lyeshukov Alexander
Technical Director of "I.V.K." At present Alexander holds the position of Director of "I.V.K."

Prokopova (Shulzhenko) Eugene A.
Director of state enterprise "Kyiv Research Institute of textile-haberdashery industry."

Loktionova Olga
Senior Researcher, scientific secretary of Scientific and Technical Council NDITHP Kyiv.

Kroll (Bogush) Svetlana
Head of the Laboratory Technology weaving Kyiv NDITHP.

Rozsoha Tatiana
In 2007 she was appointed head of the laboratory technology Kyiv NDITHP knitted textile materials.

Tretinichenko (Bondarenko) Lidiya
Head of the Laboratory Technology KyivNDITHP woven textiles.

Yavorsky Vladimir Y.
Since 2007 works in Kiev state scientific research institute of textile-haberdashery industry. Currently is developing jersey for electromagnetic radiation protection.

Jaworska Ludmila B.
Since 2007 works in Kiev state scientific research institute of textile-haberdashery industry as a senior research assistant - Chief pilot plant. Develops and manufactures knitwear for aerospace engineering.

Oksana Pilyavska
"Textiles - contact"
Chief Manager of sewing thread

Elena Panchenko
OOO "Altair"
Chief specialist spinning

Konoval Vadim M.
JSC "Pionteks"
Chief Engineer

Cherevo Tatiana
"Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts»
Head. laboratory

Silko Anna G.
"Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts»
Head. laboratory

Mudrik Inna V.
JSC "Tehnofiltr"
engineer weaving

Eduard Nasyrov Albertovich
He worked in the fashion house "Capital" designer
While still at university Nasir EA actively participated in various competitions and shows. Today is the lead designer. His name is known not only in Ukraine but also abroad.

Yana Haytina
Technical Director of TH "Altair"

Opalno Yulia P.
Manager Commercial Department Open House "Altair"

Anna Tolschikova
Manager Commercial Department Open House "Altair"

The Department participates in scientific research, conferences, and seminars in such countries as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Germany.