The beginning
History of the factory
It all started with a small rented semi-basement workshop. The first products were produced using four old flat-knitting machines and the same number of sewing machines. The company began its operations with the production of men’s jumpers, producing about 200 items per month.
Aspirations.
Development and improvement
Since its foundation, the production has been constantly developing and expanding. Over the years, the factory has undergone several stages of technical modernization and equipment upgrades. Particular attention has always been given to the implementation of advanced technologies and modern innovations — both in manufacturing equipment and software solutions — as well as to improving product quality and carefully selecting premium yarns and materials.
Stages of development 1991-1995
First technical modernization
In 1991-1995, the first technical re-equipment was carried out, which included::
Having achieved certain results thanks to the above actions, we were able to achieve such quality and consumer value of our own products that allowed us to export them to Western Europe and the CIS countries starting from 1995. During this period, the production volume reached 4000 units per month, and the product range expanded significantly.
Stages of development 1999-2002
Second technical re-equipment
In 1999-2002, the second technical re-equipment was carried out, as a result of which:
Significant attention was dedicated to implementing new technologies efficiently and continuously improving product quality. During this period, the company’s specialists regularly completed professional training and internships in Germany and France.
This became a defining stage of intensive growth of production capacities, technical development, and the formation of KORA’s own manufacturing expertise and craftsmanship.
Knit & Wear and Multi-Gauge
The company has mastered the Knit & Wear technology, in which a knitting machine produces a completely finished product that does not require cutting and assembly. Multi-Gauge technology was also mastered.
until 2002
From 1991-2002, the factory specialized mainly in the production of wholesale orders for export to Western Europe and neighboring countries. It has proven to be a stable and reliable partner.
с 2003
Having accumulated and honed the experience, starting in 2003, we began to develop the domestic market, producing the first batches of products under our own eponymous KORA trademark for wholesale buyers and partners.
2013
The first official retail store of the KORA brand was opened in 2013 and was located in the factory itself.
