Ryan Mario Yasin, founder of Petit Pli, speaks about his revolutionary approach to textile design and entrepreneurship
Ryan Mario Yasin is an aeronautical engineer and designer and the founder of the beloved Petit Pli brand. The company has collaborated with the likes of Netflix, Renault, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and has been showcased in global media for its groundbreaking approach to textile innovation.
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Ryan Mario Yasin is an aeronautical engineer and designer. He founded Petit Pli, a pioneering materials technology company creating clothes that grow with children. Drawing on his background, Ryan invented Petit Pli’s patented bi-directionally pleated fabric, an innovation that redefines how we think about clothing, sustainability, and responsible design.
Since launching, Petit Pli has grown into an internationally recognised brand, blending science, design, and purpose to tackle waste in the fashion industry. The company has collaborated with the likes of Netflix, Renault, and the Victoria and Albert Museum, and has been showcased in global media for its groundbreaking approach to textile innovation.
Ryan’s work has earned him numerous accolades, including the James Dyson Award, Forbes 30 Under 30, and recognition from institutions such as the The Dyson Foundation and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Through Petit Pli, he continues to explore how material innovation can shape more adaptive, sustainable futures, starting with the next generation.
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