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How can we refine performance with tradition in a sustainable way?

CLO 3D, Concept Innovation, Design Research, Iterative Prototyping 

Course: CLO 3D
Time frame: 7 Weeks (09.2024)
Instructor: Hojin In



KOLON SPORTS


Humble Beginnings:

KOLON Sport started as Korea’s first outdoor clothing brand in 1973 by KOLON chemical and fiber company

Ever since their foundation, the brand has focused on engineering performance textiles for olympic athletes and outdoor enthusiasts alike

*This product is, along with any trademarks, brands of copyright materials of Kolon Sports for demonstration purposes only and as a student work*








    HAENYEOS (해녀)

       

    (image credit: Peter Ash Lee for CNN)
     

    Haenyeo are female Korean free divers who have been fishing and harvesting from the sea as breadwinners for centuries. 

    Located on Jeju Island, a small island off the coast of the South Korean peninsula, they are sisterhood of women who are devoted to sustainable harvesting practices and recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage



    KEY PAIN POINTS OF TRADITIONAL WETSUIT
     


    • Difficulty of putting the suit on/off
    • Having to have separate belts with rock/metal weights 
    • Lack of a way to carry all their items
    • Lack of customization and way to express their own style 



    IC: Hyung S. Kim
    IC: Hyung S. Kim



    Under Suit


    Referencing historic wetsuits, the under layer is optimal for the hot summers of Jeju Island and ease of changing in/out of the suit
     
    Jeju Special Self-Governing Province - Samda Gallery

    Front
    Back




    Top Suit


    The added long-sleeve layer allows for better insulation for cooler seasons and water-proof protection 
    Front
    Back



    Top Suit Detail





    Vest


    Every Haenyeo has their own way of wearing diving weights and carrying their harvests. Integrating this adaptability into the design with a diversity of fabric loops and hardware was key




    Head Covering


    For greater insulation and sun protection, a head covering is an essential part of a Haenyeo’s uniform 




    CMF


    A reflection of Jeju 
    Island’s natural beauties