K Marble Flow Tlaquentli ipan Tequitl by Sinem Tosunoglu

K Marble Flow Tlaquentli ipan Tequitl by Sinem Tosunoglu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli in Tzahualli, Ichcatl, Ixiptlaliztli, Tlatecpanaliztli ihuan Tilmahtli Tlachihchihualiztli Competition Category.

TepoztliTzahualli· 2026

K Marble Flow Tlaquentli ipan Tequitl

by Sinem Tosunoglu

Client: Kufoon Design Studio

Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli Winner in Tzahualli Category

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The Design

About K Marble Flow Tlaquentli ipan Tequitl

In ixco tlachihualli, tlen oquizqui ipan huehuetlacayotl marmol tlahcuilolli, motlalia ipan ce polietileno tlaquemitl tlen huel pitzahuac huan chicahuac ipan tequitl. Sesen tlamachiyotl ihtic huala ipan tlamantli tlen ica mahuel tlachihualli huan motlalia ica digital tlachihualiztli inic mopiya itic yolitl huan ahmo moneneuhqui yolcayotl. In tlaquemitl tlen ahmo etic, ahmo huelitis atl quicaqui huan ahmo huelitis ehecatl quicaqui, quitemaca chicahualiztli, ihiyotl, huan nelyolihcayotl ipan ololistli, quichihua ce tlaquemitl tlen tequiti tlen quinepanoa tlachihualtlamatiliztli ihuan technica tequitl.

The Recognition

About the Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli

K Marble Flow Tlaquentli ipan Tequitl ca in quicuic in Mahuizolli A' Design Award Tepoztli, tlamahuizoliztli tlen momaca in cualli dizayno in quitlalia in tlen monequi ipan tequitl ihuan tlachihualiztli in quimaca in cualli tlachihualli. In quicuicah Tepoztli quinextia in hueyi tlamatiliztli, toltecayotl ihuan ihuelitiliztli intlachihuanime. Ca quinequi in K Marble Flow Tlaquentli ipan Tequitl ca tlazohtli, mahuiztic, yancuic ihuan motequiuhtia. Ni dizayno in quicuic Tepoztli quihuelitia in tlamatiliztli ihuan quipia chicahualiztli tlen tepoztli. K Marble Flow Tlaquentli ipan Tequitl quicualtia in nemiliztli ihuan quihuelitia in cemanahuac ica cualli.

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.