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Leopitorca Kestävä urheiluvaatetus by Sisi Tang

Leopitorca Kestävä urheiluvaatetus by Sisi Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award in Muoti-, vaatetus- ja vaatemuotoilu Competition Category.


HopeaMuoti· 2025

Leopitorca Kestävä urheiluvaatetus

by Sisi Tang

Client: Leopitorca Global Limited

Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award Winner in Muoti Category

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The Design

About Leopitorca Kestävä urheiluvaatetus

Leopitorcan suunnittelu yhdistää harmonisesti tyylikkään estetiikan ja käytännöllisen toimivuuden, joka on räätälöity talviurheilun harrastajille. Jokainen vaate on valmistettu edistyneistä teknisistä kankaista, jotka tarjoavat erinomaisen lämmön, hengittävyyden ja kestävyyden varmistaen optimaalisen suorituskyvyn rinteillä. Se sisältää dynaamisia visuaalisia elementtejä säilyttäen samalla virtaviivaisen siluetin, mikä mahdollistaa käyttäjien liikkumisen talviympäristöissä itsevarmuudella. Se luo tasapainon suorituskyvyn ja modernin tyylin välille, jolloin käyttäjät voivat nauttia ajastaan vaivattoman tyylikkäinä.

The Recognition

About the Hopeapalkinto A' Design Award

Leopitorca Kestävä urheiluvaatetus on Hopeapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittaja, äärimmäisen arvostettu tunnustus, joka myönnetään huippuluokan, upeille ja vaikuttaville designeille. Hopeavoittajat ovat äärimmäisen loistavia ja erittäin luovia teoksia, jotka havainnollistavat suunnittelijoidensa erinomaista asiantuntemusta, lahjakkuutta ja terävyyttä. Leopitorca Kestävä urheiluvaatetus:n odotetaan olevan ihana, esimerkillinen teos, joka on huomattavan ammattimainen ja syvästi innovatiivinen. Tämä Hopeapalkinnon A' Design Award -voittajadesign on erittäin merkittävä, ihailtu keksintö, joka hyödyttää taiteen, tieteen, designin ja teknologian rajojen laajentamista. Leopitorca Kestävä urheiluvaatetus on laajalti kadehdittu luomus, joka herättää haluja, tuo myönteisiä tunteita ja sytyttää hämmästystä ja ihmetystä.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
Leopitorca represents a pioneering fusion of avant-garde fashion aesthetics and high-performance functional skiwear. Leopitorca redefines traditional skiwear at its core by meticulously integrating technologically advanced fabrics and innovative design elements that prioritize visual impact and athletic performance. Beyond functionality, Leopitorca’s design ethos champions sustainability.
Dimensions & Packaging
Our garments are produced according to a base size designed for women with a height of 170 cm and a chest circumference of 88 cm. The amount of ease in each piece is carefully calculated to accommodate the specific range of movement required for its intended activity.
Tags
Sportswear, Sustainability, Biodegradability, Ergonomics, Thermal-Management, Durability, Innovation
Production Technology
We shield against snow, rain, and melting ice using highly water-resistant materials and membranes. Innovative layering manages perspiration while preventing external moisture. Advanced insulation retains warmth, and anatomically cut panels support dynamic movements, crouching, twisting, and reaching, essential for skiing. Where possible, we adopt eco-friendly fabrics like recycled polyester and reduce water usage.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was integrating advanced biodegradable fabrics with stringent performance requirements such as water resistance, breathability, and thermal insulation while maintaining a comfortable, ergonomic fit. Achieving durability without compromising sustainability required rigorous material testing and design refinement.
Research
These ski apparel designs prioritize innovation, sustainability, and performance, using patented PLA-based biodegradable fabric, ergonomic construction, and thermal management. We combined quantitative lab tests, including insulation, water resistance, and durability with qualitative feedback. Professional athletes and recreational skiers tested prototypes, refining fit and movement. Findings confirm improved comfort, mobility, and eco-responsibility.
Inspiration
Inspiration stemmed from the consideration of sustainable fashion and functionality. We aimed to maximize athletic performance while significantly reducing environmental impact through deliberate choices in fibers, fabrics, design, and production methods. It uniquely blends fashion with high-performance technical innovation, featuring adaptive auxetic fabrics, smart thermal and moisture regulation, and sustainable, eco-friendly materials, setting new standards for stylish, functional skiwear.
Project Duration
The project started in June 2024 in Hong Kong and finished in Jan 2025 in Hong Kong and will be exhibited at the Design Summit Hong Kong. Through ongoing research and refinement, we are consistently enhancing each product iteration to more closely reflect our core design philosophy.
Operation Flow
The design collection stands out due to its advanced fabric technologies, strategic garment engineering, and user-centered design. We use unique waterproof-breathable membranes, intelligent insulation zones, and anatomically optimized cuts to ensure superior weather protection, thermal comfort, and unrestricted movement. Additionally, robust seam sealing, abrasion-resistant reinforcements, and carefully placed ventilation elements help balance heat retention with breathability.
Patents
Patent No. 202530021389.7 Patent Holder: TANG Sisi. 2025
Patent No. 202510133396.5 Patent Holder: TANG Sisi. 2025
Team Members
Sisi TANG
Image Credits
Image #1 #2 #3 #4 #5: Photographer Wenyun WANG / Designer Sisi TANG

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