K Marble Flow 퍼포먼스 웨어 by Sinem Tosunoglu

K Marble Flow 퍼포먼스 웨어 by Sinem Tosunoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 철상 in 텍스타일, 직물, 텍스처, 패턴 및 천 디자인 Competition Category.

철텍스타일· 2026

K Marble Flow 퍼포먼스 웨어

by Sinem Tosunoglu

Client: Kufoon Design Studio

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 텍스타일 Category

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The Design

About K Marble Flow 퍼포먼스 웨어

전통 마블링 예술에서 영감을 받은 표면 디자인이 고밀도 폴리에틸렌 퍼포먼스 원단에 적용되었습니다. 각 패턴은 수작업으로 구성된 작품에서 출발하여 유기적이고 반복되지 않는 특성을 보존하도록 디지털 방식으로 변형되었습니다. 가볍고 방수 및 방풍 기능을 갖춘 구조는 내구성, 통기성, 그리고 움직임의 자유로움을 제공하여 예술적 표현과 기술적 성능의 균형을 이루는 기능성 의류를 만들어냅니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

K Marble Flow 퍼포먼스 웨어, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. K Marble Flow 퍼포먼스 웨어, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. K Marble Flow 퍼포먼스 웨어, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

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.