About Us
    Le Petit Poilu is fun apparel for everyone in the family. Join the fun
    with Bello, the cute Chihuahua, and his friends Sinju and Ichigo, as
    they play with other animals and their quirky human companions.
    Laugh with Mr Yam and Clara, the video-obsessed Game Lord, the
    always fashionable Francesca crazy about cinnamon rolls, and
    Marina the sushi lover. Enjoy the Love Birds in Love and the
    adventurous Flying Pigs. You will relate to how fun life is with all our
    characters, a part of your life.

    Le Petit Poilu uses novel and environmentally-friendly digital
    printing to show off the artistic detail of our designs making them
    magically come to life. We use only the highest quality US-made
    100% Cotton, tagless, sweatshop-free apparel.

    GENERAL FAQs

    What does “Le Petit Poilu” mean?
    Well, it is a fun way of saying “little furry animal” in French and it is
    the nickname of a little Chihuahua named Bello who provides us
    with inspiration. He is adorably cute, and small, and furry…and has
    quite a character too. His friends Sinju, Mr Yam, and the lovebirds
    all contribute to this inspiration on a daily basis. Our designs are
    created by Marina van Eetvelde, combining her European
    perspective with the worldly freshness of her travels and multi-
    cultural background. We are a California company after all!

    How does Sustainability figure into your business model?
    We care greatly about the environment, and animals, from
    penguins and pandas to dolphins, seals, and whales, feature
    prominently in our designs. We are working on a fully sustainable
    edition of our clothing lines featuring organic apparel. In the
    meantime, we strive to use American-made apparel which is
    manufactured under this country’s environmental protection
    standards and cuts down on emissions due shipping from
    overseas. We also use the latest digital printing technology which
    produces no chemical waste and results in great colors.

    Do you use high-quality garments?
    Absolutely, we use only the highest quality, American-made,
    sweatshop-free American Apparel shirts and sweatshirts, made of
    100% ring-spun combed cotton. We support American industry, and
    we also want your garments to last as long as possible. Our
    sweatshirts for teens are made overseas by Alstyle Apparel, who
    guarantee their manufacturing under the highest workplace
    standards, decent health and safety requirements, fair pay and
    conditions, and care for the environment. Whenever possible we
    will use American-made garments since it is better for our economy
    as well as the environment as the products do not need to be
    shipped long distances. We digitally print our shirts, one at a time,
    in California.

    Do you have an organic line of apparel?
    We are working on an organic line and are looking forward to
    offering you our same quality in a fully sustainable edition in the
    very near future.

    Do you wholesale your shirts to resellers?
    Absolutely! Email us for information and pricing.

    SHOPPING

    How quickly will my shirts arrive?
    Orders of in-stock items will be shipped within three business days
    using USPS First Class mail or a courier service for expedited orders.

    How much does shipping cost?
    Please visit our Shipping Policy and Pricing page at http:
    //lepetitpoilu.etsy.com

    Do I need an Etsy.com account to order from their website?
    Yes you do. This will allow you to buy with confidence on their site.
    If you prefer not to create an Etsy account, please email us with
    the details of your order and we will send you an invoice through
    PayPal.

    We have teamed with Etsy.com and PayPal to make ordering SAFE
    and SECURE.

    I already ordered shirts. When will they arrive?
    You should receive your shirts within 4-10 business days from the
    day of order. If items are back-ordered, we will let you know by
    email and give you an estimated ship date. If you have any
    questions, please email us about your order.

    I don't  live in the United States. Can I still place an order?
    Yes. Please email us with your location and we will send you a
    quote for the shipping cost.

    I have a question before I order. Can I contact you?
    Please email us.
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