Leopitorca Ao Deportivo Sustentable by Sisi Tang

Leopitorca Ao Deportivo Sustentable by Sisi Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Pláta in Ao Jejapo Competition Category.

PlátaAo· 2025

Leopitorca Ao Deportivo Sustentable

by Sisi Tang

Client: Leopitorca Global Limited

A' Design Award Pláta Winner in Ao Category

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The Design

About Leopitorca Ao Deportivo Sustentable

Leopitorca diseño oguerekóva ñembojoaju porãitéva estética ha funcionalidad práctica rehegua oñemohendáva deportes ropytávape guarãve. Káda áo ojejapo tela técnica avanzada ndive ome'ẽva haku porãitéva, py'ahesa ha ipohýiva, oasegura haguã desempeño óptimo cerro-kuérape. Omoinge umi elemento visual dinámico oguerekóvo forma poravopyre, opermiti haguã puruhára oguata tetã ropytápe jeroviapy reheve. Ojapo equilibrio desempeño ha estilo contemporáneo apytépe, opermiti haguã tapichakuérape oñemondyi'a hag̃ua ojehechávo porã ha ndahasýiva.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Pláta

Leopitorca Ao Deportivo Sustentable ohupyty A' Design Award Pláta, peteĩ ñehechakuaa extraordinariamente prestigioso oñeme'ẽva diseño de primera línea, hechapyrãva ha impresionante-pe. Umi ganador Pláta ha'e tembiapo brillante ha heta creativo ohechaukáva expertise, talento ha agudeza sobresaliente umi diseñador-pe. Oñeha'ãrõ Leopitorca Ao Deportivo Sustentable ha'eha peteĩ tembiapo maravilloso, ejemplar, profesional ha innovador pypukuvéva. Ko diseño ohupytýva A' Design Award Pláta ha'e invento ojehechakuaáva ha ojehayhúva ohepyme'ẽva ha ombohasáva límite arte, ciencia, diseño ha tecnología rehegua. Leopitorca Ao Deportivo Sustentable ha'e creación heta ojeenvidiáva omokyre'ỹva ipotapy, ome'ẽva sentimiento positivo ha omoheñóiva maravilla ha sorpresa.

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