The agreement between Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Textile Technologies and Designand Lectra was realised at ITU Gümüşsuyu campus.
The education collaboration between ITU and Lectra has been materialized with the signatures of Dean Prof. Emel Önder Kararoğlu on behalf of ITU Faculty of Textile Technologies Tek
and Design and Regional Director Jean-Patrice Gros on behalf of Lectra. Extending her appreciation to Mine Yurdagel, Prof. Cevza Candan and Tuğçe Uluaşk for their contribution and support in the matter of this education collaboration, Dean Prof. Dr. Emel Önder Kararoğlu said: “Lectra administration’s decision on sharing their technologies with us and our students in the meaning of developing both fashion design and textile engineering programs, information and abilities of our program students have made us happy. In this context, I underline the fact that our Faculty is the correct answer in respect of pursuing Lectra’s education policies, and I congratulate all the parties who contribute to the education of the youth population.” In the framework of agreement, Koledo will be incorporated into the education program of ITU Fashion Design Department and Kaledo solutions will be made available to the students in the university laboratories. Thus, Istanbul Technical University Fashion Design Department students will have the opportunity of entering upon a career by 
knowing Kaledo, which is the most common software in the field of fashion and ready-made clothing. As well as the incorporation of Kaledo into the education program; the work commenced with an intent to create a centre where the students can be supported while studying their portfolio and preparing for the contest will be expanded with sector-student meetings and mutual organizations in the future. Having a history of 240 years, Istanbul Technical University currently presents one of the highest-quality education of our country to more than 30.000students.Founded in 2004, the Department of Fashion Design has been realising its education and R&D activities in the framework of cooperation formed between the Rectorship of Istanbul Technical University and Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT, New York) within New York State University. Completing some part of their education at FIT-New York, the students are awarded a diploma having the authentication of both universities. Aiming at raising designers who have the ability of creating fashion and brand, the department provides detailed training in various fields ranging from drapery to sewing technique, from pattern preparation to theoretical and applied courses. teknikleri
Being the world leader in special integrated technology solutions in the sector where soft materials – fabric, leather, technical fabrics and composite materials – are used, Lectra has been collaborating with more than 850 educational institutions in 60 countries within the framework of a special Education Program. Lectra accompanies its students for perpetuity within the framework of this program which indicates the support of Lectra for the future professionals of fashion sector. Students can learn in the accompany of experts who have the newest technologies and the longest experience in their field. Provided for the education of Istanbul Technical University’s students, Lectra Kaledo solution offers the required instruments in order to materialize their dreams. Specific to the cloth design, simple and influential instruments curtail the period required for creating new models. Model schemes and drafts enable a running start for developing visual concepts by turning the creative trends into the ideas of product. Furthermore, preparing cost- effective printing designs with fabric preparation contents, and privatized colour management/communication are possible. Report ideas, overlapping and seizes may be changed; colours may be classified for the toned-printings; encolouring may be realised from the season palette with an intent to create limitless colour variants; the loses may be prevented by realising the changes in the report on short notice and by economising.
