Every button is natural. Because details are where the truth lives.
Corozo nut. Mother of pearl. Natural horn. Every button on a Souls in Clothes garment is sourced from natural materials. Plastic buttons cost a tenth of the price, but they feel like a tenth of the price too. Details are where the truth lives.
What are corozo nut buttons?
Corozo buttons are made from the seed of the tagua palm, which grows in South American rainforests. The dried seed — sometimes called "vegetable ivory" — is incredibly hard, takes dye beautifully, and has a natural lustre that plastic cannot replicate. Each button has unique grain patterns. Corozo is sustainable because harvesting the seeds doesn't require cutting the tree — it's a non-destructive crop that supports rainforest preservation.
Why do natural buttons matter in clothing?
Buttons are touched more than any other part of a garment — every time you dress and undress, your fingers find them. The tactile difference between a natural corozo button and a plastic one is immediately obvious. Natural buttons also age gracefully: they develop a patina, they warm to your touch, they don't crack or discolour under normal use. They're a small detail, but small details are the difference between a garment you tolerate and a garment you love.
Are natural buttons more sustainable than plastic?
Plastic buttons are made from petroleum products and will exist in landfill for centuries. Natural buttons — corozo, shell, horn — biodegrade completely. In a garment designed to last 15-20 years, the buttons should match that commitment. When the garment eventually reaches end of life, every component should return to the earth cleanly.
We don't list our buttons on the product page. They're not a selling point — they're a standard.