Corozo is a 100% natural vegetable material. Tagua,
which is
the native name of "Corozo", is the nut
of a 5 to 6 meters tall palm tree (Phitelephas Macrocarpas)
that grows throughout the humid tropical forest
of northwest South America.
The Corozo nut is white colored
and of hard consistency.
Because of its resemblance to ivory many know this material
also as Vegetable Ivory. At the end of the 19th century
it began
to be used by Italian and German upscale apparel manufacturers
to produce buttons and crafts.
The characteristics of corozo do not end with their
natural
attributes. In the practical world, corozo’s quality
has surpassed
that of synthetic (plastic, polyester) and other natural
materials
(black horn, mother of pearl) in several aspects:
Corozo is breakage
resistant. It can endure very high/low
temperatures without burning, melting, or breaking.
This feature, qualifies corozo as an excellent candidate
for
garments that must undergo dry cleaning as well
as
industrial washing and pressing.
Unlike other materials, Corozo
can be dyed in any color,
giving designers the flexibility to mix and match
colors
without constraints.
Our buttons maintain
their original finish for decades.
The color and polish last many years due to the
fact that
they penetrate the porous surface of the buttons.
Our
product is not coated for coloring, therefore there
is no
risk of color-peeling.
Synthetic materials
usurped tagua's leading position in the
market for almost 30 years. But today it has recovered
its
importance as a natural, ecological and luxury fashion
product.
With
over 800 different styles to
choose from, you’re sure to find
the right button for your needs.
Here at
Corozo Buttons, we can
design a button to fit your unique
style or preference. Contact us
and let us know how we can
better serve your needs.
