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“Petit Pli is born from innovation and invention and has created unique materials & products that make it unique. But it is essential that every retailer also lives continuously with innovation and invention. In the best and worst of times continually look forwards to be new, newsworthy and interesting for customers.”
Founded in 2017 by aeronautical engineer, Ryan Mario Yasin, Petit Pli invents and applies groundbreaking material technologies that solve problems for individuals, businesses and the planet across the textiles value chain.
The entrepreneurs have been inspired by space since the beginning, and everything they create has to pass the Mars Test. “If you’re planning on a trip to the red planet you have to get your packing right: your clothing needs to be versatile, comfortable, essential details only, and extremely tough!”
Inspired by his background in deployable satellite technology, Ryan created a garment that would grow with children, reducing water and carbon footprints, and the need to keep buying new clothes. Soon after, Petit Pli was born and ‘Clothes That Grow’ went on to win multiple awards, starting a sustainable childrenswear revolution.
With the pandemic came new challenges, and Petit Pli’s first item for adults. They saw a way that they could significantly transform disposable masks: a daily necessity destined for landfill, and an often uncomfortable and unpleasant user experience. The MSK, made from recycled plastic bottles, and comfortable on every face, went on to win Time Magazine best invention of 2020.
Petit Pli are a small company with huge ambition. Their team consists of an agile force of interdisciplinary design engineers, fashion designers, neuroscientists and sociologists, all obsessed with innovation, responsible consumption and inspiring the next generation to value their garments and use less.
After success online and with pop-ups, the Battersea power Station store is a brave step forwards for mankind!
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