V&A Patterns in Play Versatile Series
Archival artworks from the V&A, reimagined on our patented pleated structure. Tops and bottoms that grow through seven sizes, in a limited-edition print series.
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- Tracked worldwide delivery
- 60-day returns, 90 days on gift orders with a greeting card or wrap
- Free Repair Guarantee
Is it safe for my child?
Yes. Safety is our baseline, not an afterthought.
All Petit Pli childrenswear complies with UK childrenswear regulations, including cord safety and chemical safety requirements. Our garments are tested to ensure they meet strict standards for products worn by babies and children.
Formaldehyde testing
All fabrics are tested for formaldehyde and other restricted substances in line with UK and EU regulations. Our materials are Oeko-Tex certified or tested to equivalent non-toxic standards, meaning they are verified safe for direct contact with skin.
No PFAS or fluorocarbons in our DWR
For our water resistant outerwear, we use a fluorocarbon-free DWR finish. That means no PFAS, no PFCs and no “forever chemicals”. Our coating technology is certified free from fluorocarbons, so you get performance without unnecessary chemical risk.
No chemicals used to create the folding mechanism
The expanding function of our garments is mechanical, not chemical. The pleats are engineered through structure and heat-setting techniques, not through coatings or chemical treatments that sit on the surface. Nothing is sprayed or added to make it “grow”. It is always built into the textile itself.
We design with aerospace precision, but always for a child’s everyday life. Every stitch, fibre and finish is selected with safety, durability and responsible manufacture in mind.
If you ever have a specific question about materials or certifications, just ask.
How does it work?
We developed and patented a textile that grows in two directions, so each piece follows your LittleHuman through up to seven sizes. The pleats open as they grow and the fabric remembers its shape, so it shrinks back after every wear.
Adjustment tabs at the waist, ankles and wrists (depending on the piece) fine-tune the fit. Nothing else to do: no resizing, no replacing it every few months.
How do I wash it?
A 30°C machine wash and of course no ironing needed! One more thing off your plate.
Our Versatile Ripstop range also features non-toxic stain repellant coatings to ensure longevity.
Is it built to last?
Yes! The advanced textile moves to prevent high friction strain. We're so certain your LittleHuman can't rip through Petit Pli that we offer a Free Repair Guarantee.
What about nappy changes?
The unique growth structure grows around pampers for the perfect fit. No fiddly snaps means fast, Formula 1 style changes.
Free repairs warranty
Advanced textiles, hidden knee patches, stain repellant coatings. We're so certain your LittleHuman can't rip through Petit Pli that we offer a Free Repair Guarantee. Register here.
Shipping & Returns
UK: free tracked delivery on orders over £75 (£3.99 below), dispatched within 2 to 3 working days.
EU: tracked delivery from £4.20 on orders over £60, duties and taxes paid, nothing to pay on arrival.
Switzerland: tracked delivery from £5 on orders over £60, duties paid.
USA: free delivery on orders over $150 (about £7.50 below), 5 to 10 working days, tariffs and duties included.
Everywhere else: tracked delivery from £7, calculated at checkout. Prices show in your currency at checkout. Our LittleHuman community spans 57 countries.
We offer a hassle-free 60-day return period for most purchases. Gift orders that include a greeting card or gift wrap get an extended 90-day return period, so the recipient has time to exchange.
Clothes That Grow
How it grows
Expands and shrinks back. Pleats open as your child grows and settle back after every wear.
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- 60-day returns90 days on gift orders with a greeting card or wrap
- Free Repair GuaranteeIf it ever rips, we fix it
Petit Pli x V&A
About the Pattern in Play Series
This print collaboration between Petit Pli and the V&A Museum brings together art, innovation and childrenswear. The limited-edition collection reimagines archival artworks from the V&A through Petit Pli’s innovative patented pleated structure, celebrating a world where tradition and technology grow side by side.
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Play with your suit!
Hidden within every fold of the garment, is a playful spot-the-detail game. Children are encouraged to find shapes, count patterns and call out colours, turning the simple act of getting dressed into a tactile moment of learning and fun for multiple stages of development.
Every Mini and Little garments include a Pattern Slip, a small fabric guide showing motifs taken directly from the print they are wearing, creating a pocket-sized invitation to look closer.
Celebrating a world where tradition and technology grow side by side.
This series invites LittleHumans to discover familiar shapes and stories that echo from their clothing into the world around them.
Each artwork was picked to reflect the ever-evolving spirit of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s national collection, and to speak in a visual language little eyes can understand.
Meet the Artists
Katsushika Hokusai
One of Japan’s most celebrated artists, best known for The Great Wave off Kanagawa but also created over 70,000 works of art.
This artwork is adapted from book illustrations
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Mary Yonge
Known for her bold, playful patterns of the 1960s and 70s, Yonge’s Puzzle Weave print is full of fun, where hidden shapes invite a second look.
This artwork is adapted from a textile design.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Kathleen Kersey
Kersey worked with Morris & Co, a group of artists and makers. Her soft, flowing patterns were inspired by nature and became part of the Arts and Crafts style.
This artwork is adapted from a tapestry design.
© Victoria and Albert Museum, London
