K Marble Flow ʻAʻahu Hana by Sinem Tosunoglu

K Marble Flow ʻAʻahu Hana by Sinem Tosunoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Hao in Hoʻolālā Kapa, Lole, ʻAno Ili, Hoʻolālā Pena a me Lole Competition Category.

HaoKapa· 2026

K Marble Flow ʻAʻahu Hana

by Sinem Tosunoglu

Client: Kufoon Design Studio

A' Design Award Hao Winner in Kapa Category

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The Design

About K Marble Flow ʻAʻahu Hana

ʻO ka hoʻolālā ʻili, i hoʻoulu ʻia e ke kiʻi maʻa mau o ka mābaling (marbling), ua hoʻopili ʻia i kahi lole hana polyethylene paʻa kiʻekiʻe. Puka mai kēlā me kēia kumu hoʻohālike mai nā haku lima a hoʻololi pono ʻia ma ka ʻenehana kikohoʻe e mālama i kona ʻano ola a hana ʻole ʻia. Hāʻawi ka hale māmā, kūpaʻa i ka wai, a kūpaʻa i ka makani i ka mau loa, ka hanu maikaʻi, a me ke kūʻokoʻa o ka neʻe ʻana, e hana ana i kahi ʻaʻahu hana e kaulike ana i ka hōʻike noʻeau me ka hana ʻenehana.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hao

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā K Marble Flow ʻAʻahu Hana i ka A' Design Award Hao, he ʻike hoʻohanohano i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā maikaʻi e hoʻokō ana i nā koi ʻoihana a ʻoihana hana i manaʻo ʻia mai nā mea hoʻokumu i hana maikaʻi ʻia. Hōʻike nā lanakila Hao i ka mākau nui, ka loea kiʻekiʻe, ka ʻike akamai a me ka hiki hana noʻeau o ka poʻe i hana iā lākou. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā K Marble Flow ʻAʻahu Hana he mea hoʻokumu i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia e pono a hou. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Hao e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka ʻoihana a loaʻa nā ʻano ʻenehana mākaukau i hui pū ʻia me ka ʻike hana a me ka makakoho. Mahalo ʻia ka hoʻolālā K Marble Flow ʻAʻahu Hana no kona nānā pono a ua hoʻolālā ʻia e hāʻawi i nā hoʻomaikaʻi ola e kōkua ai i ka hana ʻana i ka honua i wahi maikaʻi aku.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Dimensions & Packaging: 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.
Tags: Marbling Art, Recycle, Performance Wear, Textile Surface Design, Water Resistant,Garment, Wearable Art, Digital Textile, Lightweight Material, Pattern Design
Production 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.
Design 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.
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.
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.
Project Duration: Produced on September 25, in Antalya ,Turkey
Exhibited at ISPO Munich in December 2024,
where it received the Best Product Award.
Operation Flow: 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.