Leopitorca Roupa Esportiva Sustentável by Sisi Tang

Leopitorca Roupa Esportiva Sustentável by Sisi Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award de Prata in Design de Moda, Vestuário e Indumentária Competition Category.

PrataModa· 2025

Leopitorca Roupa Esportiva Sustentável

by Sisi Tang

Client: Leopitorca Global Limited

A' Design Award de Prata Winner in Moda Category

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The Design

About Leopitorca Roupa Esportiva Sustentável

O design da Leopitorca apresenta uma combinação harmoniosa de estética elegante e funcionalidade prática, desenvolvido especialmente para entusiastas de esportes de inverno. Cada peça é confeccionada com tecidos técnicos avançados que proporcionam calor excepcional, respirabilidade e durabilidade, garantindo desempenho ótimo nas pistas. Incorpora elementos visuais dinâmicos enquanto mantém uma silhueta elegante, permitindo que os usuários enfrentem ambientes de inverno com confiança. Equilibra desempenho e estilo contemporâneo, possibilitando que as pessoas aproveitem seu tempo com uma aparência elegante e natural.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Prata

Leopitorca Roupa Esportiva Sustentável conquistou o A' Design Award de Prata, um reconhecimento extraordinariamente prestigiado atribuído a designs de topo de gama, deslumbrantes e impressionantes. Os vencedores da Prata são obras tremendamente brilhantes e extremamente criativas que ilustram a perícia, o talento e a acuidade excecionais dos seus designers. Espera-se que Leopitorca Roupa Esportiva Sustentável seja uma obra maravilhosa e de referência, notavelmente profissional e profundamente inovadora. Este design vencedor do A' Design Award de Prata é uma invenção muito notável e admirada, que beneficia e faz avançar as fronteiras da arte, da ciência, do design e da tecnologia. Leopitorca Roupa Esportiva Sustentável é uma criação imensamente invejada que desperta desejos, traz sentimentos positivos e faz nascer espanto e deslumbramento.

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