The second stage of the technological audit and training for specialists in the garment industry, dedicated to the key condition for entering the export market — high-quality fitting of garments and modern pattern design — has been completed in Ashgabat. This was reported by the Orient news agency.

From 9 to 13 February, representatives of small and medium-sized businesses took part in practical training organised by the International Trade Centre with the support of the EU. The training focused on complex geometry and pattern correction for women's shoulder garments, without which it is impossible to compete in the EU and CIS markets.

Experts emphasised that it is the accuracy of the fit that builds trust in the brand and reduces returns. As part of the programme, participants practised defect diagnosis, the principles of pattern scaling for industrial production and approaches to commercial design.

The transition from individual tailoring to systematic design in accordance with international standards is seen as a key step towards creating competitive collections labelled ‘Made in Turkmenistan’.