Corozo buttons, crafted from the seeds of the Tagua palm tree, are renowned for their strength and durability. Also known as vegetable ivory, each button features distinctive patterns from the nut it was created from. We use Corozo buttons for the Frida pants because they are biodegradable, strong, and can be dyed with natural dyes.

All our labels are crafted from natural materials. The labels used in the Frida pants are made from cotton, a plant-based fiber, and therefore, biodegradable. Offering an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional polyester labels made from synthetic non-degradable plastic. The edges of polyester labels can often scratch the skin due to the melted edges of the label. Unlike polyester, cotton cannot melt, making it gentler on the skin.

Conventional synthetic dyes are filled with harmful substances and chemicals. Their toxic content results in contaminated water filled with toxic chemicals, microplastics, and residual colors, leading to polluted drinking water, decline in biodiversity, and infiltration of harmful chemicals into ecosystems. In addition to these consequences, dyes also pose a direct health risk. Plant-based dyes are chemical-free, biodegradable, and leave no trace on our precious water sources.

The rubber in our natural rubber elastics is made from the latex of rubber trees. This renders the elastic biodegradable, significantly reducing environmental impact and plastic pollution. This is in stark contrast to traditional synthetic elastics, such as those made from elastane and polyester, which originate from un-renewable fossil fuel-based plastics. The organic cotton binding enhances the comfort of the elastic.