K Marble Flow Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Liaparo tsa Tšebetso by Sinem Tosunoglu

Tšepe Masela · 2026

K Marble Flow Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Liaparo tsa Tšebetso

by Sinem Tosunoglu

Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award 2026 in Masela
CLIENT: Kufoon Design Studio
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About K Marble Flow Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Liaparo tsa Tšebetso

Sengoloa sa Buka: Moralo oa bokaholimo, o susumetsoang ke bonono ba setso ba ho kopanya mebala (marbling), o sebelisoa lesheng la tšebetso le nang le tibello e phahameng la polyethylene. Mokhoa o mong le o mong o simoloha ka likopano tse entsoeng ka matsoho 'me o fetoletsoe ka dijithale ho boloka semelo sa oona se tlhaho le se sa pheteng. Sebopeho se boima bo bobebe, se hanyetsang metsi le moea se fana ka botšepehi, phefumoloho, le bolokolohi ba ho sisinyeha, ho theha seaparo se sebetsang se leka-lekanyang ponahatso ea bonono le tšebetso ea boenjiniere.

About the Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award

K Marble Flow Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Liaparo tsa Tšebetso ke mohapi oa Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award, kananelo e hlomphehang e fuoang meralo e metle e finyellang litlhoko tsa porofeshenale le tsa indasteri tse lebelletsoeng ho lintho tse hlahisitsoeng tse entsoeng hantle. Bahapi ba Tšepe ba bontša bokhoni bo boholo, bokhethehi bo phahameng, kutloisiso ea litsebi le bokhoni ba boqapi ba baqapi ba bona. K Marble Flow Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Liaparo tsa Tšebetso e lebelletsoe ho ba ntho e hlahisitsoeng e hlomphuoang haholo, e ratoang le e ratehang, e sebetsang le e nang le mehopolo e mecha. Moralo ona o hapileng Moputso oa Tšepe oa A' Design Award o kenyelletsa mekhoa e metle ka ho fetesisa ea indasteri mme o na le litšobotsi tsa theknoloji tse nang le bokhoni tse amanang le tsebo le talenta. Ka lebaka la botlalo ba eona, K Marble Flow Mosebetsi oa Mantlha: Liaparo tsa Tšebetso e tšoanelehela tlhompho mme e entsoe ho fana ka ntlafatso ea bophelo e thusang ho etsa hore lefatše le be sebaka se molemo.

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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.