PETIT PLI NEWS

Petit Pli’s MSK is a sustainable, reusable face mask designed during lockdown to reflect changing habits and reduce single-use plastic waste. Engineered from recycled bottles with a secure fit and internal filter pocket, MSK embodies Petit Pli’s ethos of innovation and problem solving. As featured by Dezeen, it’s a bold step toward protecting our oceans and rethinking wearable design.

Petit Pli was honoured to be a finalist in Appear Here’s Space for Ideas 2020— challenged to create a lasting social impact while discovering ideas to define the decade. Our concept: a pop-up that transports visitors through space and time, reflecting our mission to design clothes that grow and solve problems for the future of humanity. Thank you Appear Here for recognising our mision and vision!

To mark Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, Petit Pli teamed up with BBC Bitesize to inspire the next generation of eco-conscious innovators. From tree planting to sustainable design, kids can explore careers that help the planet every day—not just once a year. Discover how Petit Pli combines engineering and fashion to create a greener future for LittleHumans and the world they’ll inherit.

Petit Pli’s journey from student project to Global Change Award winner is powered by one key ingredient: community. Discover how we’ve navigated these uncertain times by reading our comic for LittleHumans—designed to help parents and their little ones! As part of the GCA family, we look forward to continuing to collaborate across borders, proving that innovation and community go hand in hand.

Fellow Earth Inhabitants, Petit Pli is over the moon to be featured in Forbes! Our founder Ryan Mario Yasin was named among 30 standout entrepreneurs for pioneering material innovation and sustainable design. Forbes praised our “clothes that actually grow with the kids,” spotlighting our mission to reshape consumer habits for a healthier planet. Huge thanks to Lucy Sherriff and the Forbes team for championing our vision.

Petit Pli was named a DBACE 2019 winner, recognised for pairing innovation with sustainability to create social impact. Hosted by BBC’s Gemma Cairney, the award celebrates creative entrepreneurs aged 18–30 driving positive change. Alongside a share of £50,000, winners received tailored business support and mentoring. We're proud to be part of Deutsche Bank’s Made for Good initiative.

We’re proud to be featured in Nike’s Circularity Workbook as a best-practice example for versatility in fashion. Launched at the Copenhagen Fashion Summit, the guide promotes circular design principles like recyclability, waste avoidance, and durability. Petit Pli’s innovative, adaptable garments help reduce waste and extend product lifecycles—making circular fashion a reality for LittleHumans and beyond.

Petit Pli is proud to join the DeFINE project, a European Commission-backed initiative supporting fashion-tech innovation. Alongside pioneers like Senstile, IL3X, Studio HILO, and Tinker Design, we’re advancing sustainable design through cutting-edge technology. Learn how DeFINE connects fashion with innovation to elevate transparency, wellness, and creativity across Europe.

Our CEO Ryan spoke at Wired UK’s Wired Smarter conference, joining innovators like Depop and Monzo to explore bold solutions to global challenges. The event spotlighted visionary leaders reshaping tech, retail, and sustainability. We’re proud to share our mission to challenge fast fashion and grateful to Wired UK for supporting our journey. Watch the highlights and read Wired’s feature to learn more.

Petit Pli Featured in The Guardian for Ethical Innovation in Kidswear
Petit Pli’s expandable baby clothes were spotlighted by The Guardian in both their “Ethical and Green Living” and “The Disruptors” sections. Founded by Ryan Mario Yasin, our origami-inspired children’s clothing challenges fast fashion by growing with the child, reducing waste, and supporting ethical manufacturing. Recognised for combining aerospace engineering with sustainable kidswear design, Petit Pli is proud to be part of a movement that’s reshaping fashion with purpose, quality and innovation. Explore why our long-lasting baby clothes are making headlines for conscious parenting.