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Sinem Tosunoglu Is Honored with the A' Design Award for K Marble Flow Performance Wear in Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design
Sinem Tosunoglu of Kufoon Design Studio honored for textile, fabric, textures, patterns and cloth design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 16, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design category for K Marble Flow Performance Wear by Sinem Tosunoglu of Kufoon Design Studio. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
About K Marble Flow Performance Wear
The surface design, inspired by traditional marbling art, is applied to a high density polyethylene performance fabric. Each pattern originates from handcrafted compositions and is digitally adapted to preserve its organic and non repetitive character. The lightweight, water resistant and wind resistant structure offers durability, breathability, and freedom of movement, creating a functional garment that balances artistic expression with technical performance.
About Sinem Tosunoglu
Sinem Tosunoğlu is a Turkish designer and founder of Kufoon Design Studio, internationally recognized for her award-winning performance-driven design approach. With a background in interior architecture and industrial design, she combines material research, sustainability awareness and innovative construction techniques to create bold yet purposeful collections. Her work has been internationally acknowledged through multiple ISPO Munich Textrends Awards, including the prestigious Best Product Award. Tosunoğlu’s designs explore the intersection of sport, fashion and technology, redefining performance apparel through advanced materials and conceptual depth.
About Kufoon Design Studio
We redefine outerwear by merging innovation with performance.
Award Record
With this recognition, Sinem Tosunoglu of Kufoon Design Studio is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Award
The A' Textile Design Award is an international textile design competition recognizing good textile designs by best textile designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to textile designers, fabric engineers, texture and pattern creators and clothing companies from all countries. Typical entries include structural fabric, engineered cloth, smart textiles, technical textiles, woven fabric and jacquard fabric. The awarded textile designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/textile
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/180748
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/180748
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!180748
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/377637
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DF5JFmSNmsl/?igsh=ZWtrbDRjbGE
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- K Marble Flow Performance Wear
- Function
- Performance Wear
- Category
- Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design
- Discipline
- Fashion Design
- Industry
- Fashion and Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Light Slate Gray, Gray, Lavender, Dark Gray and Cadet Blue
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Sinem Tosunoglu
- Country
- Turkiye
- Brand
- Kufoon Design Studio
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #180748
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- K Marble Flow is a performance wear project inspired by the fluid and non-repetitive nature of traditional marbling art. Each pattern is first created by hand using authentic marbling techniques and then digitally adapted to wearable forms while preserving its organic flow and unpredictable character. Applied onto a lightweight technical material, the collection moves with the body, combining artistic expression with durability, comfort, and freedom of movement. The project bridges handcrafted surface art and functional garment construction, transforming marbling into a dynamic, performance oriented textile system.
- Inspiration
- The starting point of K Marble Flow is the observation of how traditional marbling behaves on surfaces beyond paper. The fluid movement on water and the balance between control and chance inspired an exploration of how these qualities could be translated into wearable forms. The idea of transferring handcrafted marbling into digital environments emerged through experimental observations focusing on pattern scale, surface continuity, and interaction with body movement.
- Research
- The research behind K Marble Flow focuses on exploring how traditional marbling art can be adapted to contemporary performance wear. The study examines how handcrafted marbling patterns behave when transferred into digital formats and applied to lightweight technical materials. Through prototyping and material testing, the durability, usability, and visual continuity of the designs were analyzed. The results demonstrate that marbling can function as a dynamic textile surface that preserves its organic character while meeting performance requirements.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge of the project was adapting the unpredictable and fluid nature of handcrafted marbling into a functional performance garment. Preserving the organic character of the patterns while meeting technical requirements such as material durability, sewability, and user comfort required extensive prototyping and material testing. The balance between artistic expression and production constraints was ultimately achieved through iterative experimentation and close collaboration with material specialists.
- Realization and Technology
- During development, focus was placed on the structural behavior and sewability of 43 gsm high-density polyethylene nonwoven material. Prototyping minimized surface perforation and preserved material integrity using a size 9 fine needle and single needle straight stitch. Controlled seam placement reduced bulk and maintained flexibility. The thermally bonded structure enabled clean raw edge finishes without additional seam reinforcement.
- Operation and Interaction
- The purpose of K Marble Flow is to provide protection against sudden rain during walking or running by allowing the wearer to put it on quickly when needed. Thanks to its water-resistant and wind-resistant structure, the garment effectively protects the user from light rain while maintaining breathability. Its lightweight and durable material ensures comfort and ease of movement. Designed for practical urban use, K Marble Flow supports daily mobility by combining protection, flexibility, and functional performance.
- Project Duration and Location
- Produced on September 25, in Antalya ,Turkey Exhibited at ISPO Munich in December 2024, where it received the Best Product Award.
- Specifications
- Material: 43 gsm high density polyethylene nonwoven, recyclable. Structure: thermally bonded fiber matrix. Weight: ultra lightweight performance category. Construction: single needle straight stitch assembly with size 9 fine needle. Finish: clean raw edge. Surface: fully printable. Design strategy focused on seam control, reduced bulk, durability and mobility for active outdoor use.
- Keywords
- Marbling Art, Recycle, Performance Wear, Textile Surface Design, Water Resistant,Garment, Wearable Art, Digital Textile, Lightweight Material, Pattern Design
