Clothes that grow with you: How UK-based startup Petit Pli is making children’s clothing sustainable
Ryan Mario Yasin, the founder of Petit Pli, believes that innovation in sustainability can mitigate issues such as overproduction, waste, and environmental impact of the textile industry.
Sustainable clothing for children
The material has been described as soft and gentle on the sensitive skin of children. (Express Image/Petit Pli)
“My goal is for my nephew to be able to grow up and look back, and think ‘my community, my life is better as a result of the actions of my uncle.” Ryan Mario Yasin, CEO and founder of Petit Pli, a UK-based startup creating smart and adaptive clothing for children, is clear about how he is creating a better future through innovation in sustainability. The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world, and Yasin believes innovation in sustainability can mitigate challenges posed by the textile industry.
The young entrepreneur, named in Forbes 30 under 30 in 2020 and winner of the James Dyson Award, sat down with indianexpress.com to share his journey. Yasin, an aeronautical engineer, wanted to use his diverse set of skills in engineering, design, and photography to create something uniquely positive with societal impact.