K Marble Flow Primary Function: Cilûbergên Performansê by Sinem Tosunoglu

K Marble Flow Primary Function: Cilûbergên Performansê by Sinem Tosunoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn in Dîzayna Tekstîl, Qumaş, Tevn, Motîf û Cilê Competition Category.

HesinTekstîl· 2026

K Marble Flow Primary Function: Cilûbergên Performansê

by Sinem Tosunoglu

Client: Kufoon Design Studio

Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn Winner in Tekstîl Category

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The Design

About K Marble Flow Primary Function: Cilûbergên Performansê

Book Text: Sêwirana rûyê, ku ji hunera kevneşopî ya ebrûyê îlham wergirtiye, li ser tekstîlek performansê ya polîetîlena hişkdensîteyî tê bicihkirin. Her nexş ji terkîbên destçêkirî diqewime û bi dîjîtalî tê adaptekirin da ku karaktera xwe ya organîk û nedubarebûyî biparêze. Avahîya sivik, av-berxwedêr û ba-berxwedêr xwedîdirêjî, hênasedan û azadiya tevgerê pêşkêş dike, û cilekî fonksîyonel diafirîne ku îfadeya hunerî bi performansa teknîkî re hevseng dike.

The Recognition

About the Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn

K Marble Flow Primary Function: Cilûbergên Performansê xelatgirê Xelata A' Design Award a Hesinîn e, nasîneke bi prestîj ku ji sêwiranên baş re tê dayîn, yên ku pêdiviyên pîşeyî û pîşesaziyê yên ku ji afirandinên baş hatine sêwirandin têne hêvîkirin tînin cih. Xelatgirên Hesinînê jêhatîbûna mezin, pisporiya bilind, têgihiştina pisporî û kapasîteya afirîner a afirînerên xwe nîşan didin. Tê hêvîkirin ku K Marble Flow Primary Function: Cilûbergên Performansê afirandineke pir hatiye rêzgirtin, sitayişkirin û delal, pratîkî û nûjen be. Ev sêwirana bi Hesinînê serketî pratîkên çêtirîn ên pîşesaziyê yekgirtî dike û xwedî taybetmendiyên teknîkî yên jêhatî ye ku bi zanîn û jêhatîbûnê ve girêdayî ne. K Marble Flow Primary Function: Cilûbergên Performansê ji ber baldariya xwe tê rêzgirtin û hatiye sêwirandin da ku kalîteya jiyanê baştir bike û alîkariya çêtirkirina dinyayê bike.

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.