Leopitorca Lole Pāʻani Mālama Honua by Sisi Tang

Leopitorca Lole Pāʻani Mālama Honua by Sisi Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Lole, ʻAʻahu a me Kāpili Competition Category.

KalaLole· 2025

Leopitorca Lole Pāʻani Mālama Honua

by Sisi Tang

Client: Leopitorca Global Limited

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Lole Category

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The Design

About Leopitorca Lole Pāʻani Mālama Honua

Hoʻokaʻawale ʻia ka hoʻolālā ʻana a Leopitorca me kahi hui lokahi o ka nani kinohi a me ka hana kūpono i hoʻololi ʻia no ka poʻe makemake nui i nā pāʻani o ke au anu. Ua hana ʻia kēlā me kēia lole me nā lole ʻenehana kiʻekiʻe e hāʻawi ana i ka mehana koʻikoʻi, ka hanu maʻalahi, a me ka paʻa mau, e hōʻoia ana i ka hana maikaʻi loa ma nā ʻaoʻao hau. Hoʻokomo ʻia nā hiʻohiʻona ʻike neʻe me ka mālama ʻana i kahi hiʻohiʻona ʻaʻala, e hiki ai i nā mea hoʻohana ke hele me ka manaʻo paʻa ma nā wahi anu. Loaʻa ka kaulike ma waena o ka hana a me ke ʻano hou, e hiki ai i nā kānaka ke hauʻoli i ko lākou manawa me ka nani wale nō.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Leopitorca Lole Pāʻani Mālama Honua i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Leopitorca Lole Pāʻani Mālama Honua he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Leopitorca Lole Pāʻani Mālama Honua e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

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