Leopitorca 可持續運動服裝 by Sisi Tang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 銀獎 in 時裝、服飾及成衣設計 Competition Category.

銀時裝· 2025

Leopitorca 可持續運動服裝

by Sisi Tang

Client: Leopitorca Global Limited

A' Design Award 銀獎 Winner in 時裝 Category

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The Design

About Leopitorca 可持續運動服裝

Leopitorca嘅設計將時尚美學同實用功能和諧融合，專為冬季運動愛好者度身訂造。每件服裝都採用先進嘅技術面料製作，提供卓越嘅保暖性、透氣性同耐用性，確保喺雪坡上有最佳表現。設計融入咗動感視覺元素，同時保持流線型剪裁，令用家可以自信咁喺冬季環境中活動。佢喺性能同當代風格之間取得平衡，令人可以喺享受時光嘅同時展現毫不費力嘅時尚魅力。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銀獎

Leopitorca 可持續運動服裝是 A' Design Award 銀獎得主，這是授予頂級、華美而令人印象深刻的設計的極為崇高的認可。銀獎得主是極其卓越、極具創造力的作品，展現出其設計師傑出的專業技能、才華與敏銳。預計Leopitorca 可持續運動服裝將成為一件出色的典範之作，兼具非凡的專業性與深刻的創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銀獎的設計是一項備受矚目、令人欽佩的發明，造福並拓展藝術、科學、設計和技術的界限。Leopitorca 可持續運動服裝是一件令人羨慕的創作，它喚起渴望，帶來積極的情感，並激發驚嘆與讚嘆。

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