Leopitorca Izingubo Zabasubathi Ezisimeme by Sisi Tang

Leopitorca Izingubo Zabasubathi Ezisimeme by Sisi Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Imfashini Competition Category.

IsilivaImfashini· 2025

Leopitorca Izingubo Zabasubathi Ezisimeme

by Sisi Tang

Client: Leopitorca Global Limited

Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award Winner in Imfashini Category

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The Design

About Leopitorca Izingubo Zabasubathi Ezisimeme

Umklamo we-Leopitorca uhlanganisa ngokuvumelana ubuhle besimbo kanye nokusebenza okunenzuzo okuqondiswe kubasubathi abathanda imidlalo yasebusika. Isambatho ngasinye senziwe ngezindwangu zobuchwepheshe ezithuthukile eziletha ukufudumala okuvelele, ukukwazi ukuphefumula, nokuqina, kuqinisekisa ukusebenza okuphelele emathafeni. Kuhlanganisa izici ezibonakalayo eziguquguqukayo kuyilapho kugcina isimo esibushelelezi, okuvumela abasebenzisi ukuthi bahambe ezindaweni zasebusika ngokuzethemba. Kulinganisa phakathi kokusebenza nesitayela sesimanjemanje, okwenza abantu bakwazi ukujabulela isikhathi sabo ngenkathi bebukeka behle ngaphandle komzamo.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award

Leopitorca Izingubo Zabasubathi Ezisimeme iwinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile ngokungajwayelekile okunikezwa imiklamo esezingeni eliphezulu, ebukekayo nethinta kakhulu. Abawinile beSiliva yimisebenzi egqamile kakhulu nedala kakhulu ebonisa ubungcweti obuphawulekayo, italente nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Leopitorca Izingubo Zabasubathi Ezisimeme ilindeleke ukuba ibe ngumsebenzi omuhle wesibonelo, onobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha ezijulile. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wesiliva we-A' Design Award uyinto entsha ebonakala kakhulu nethakazelisayo esiza futhi isunduza imingcele yobuciko, isayensi, ukuklama nobuchwepheshe. Leopitorca Izingubo Zabasubathi Ezisimeme iyinto enomhawu omkhulu kuyo evusa izifiso, ilethe imizwa emihle futhi ivuse ukumangala nokuxakeka.

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