Ecuador wants to promote the use of corozo among Indian textile manufacturers. Corozo is a material grown in the Amazon and Ecuador is an exporter to the world, promoting its use as a sustainable clothing trend. Corozo is harvested naturally and used as a popular material for buttons and embellishments. Corozo is a 100 per cent natural product which is similar in consistency to a hard resin. It is often referred to as vegetable ivory. At a microscopic level, corozo is made up of very tightly wound organic fibers which give it excellent durability and scratch resistance. Its porous nature allows colors to penetrate deep into the surface which makes it an excellent material for dyeing. Corozo is also well known for its elegant natural grain, a unique pattern that, much like a fingerprint, ensures no two buttons are exactly alike.

Sustainable fashion and green clothing are driving consumer trends. The global fashion industry produces 20 per cent global water waste and ten per cent of global carbon emissions—more than all international flights and maritime shipping. Apart from returning to natural dyes, organic fabrics and traditional modes of manufacturing, the use of eco-friendly products for accessorizing and embellishments will go a long way in making fashion truly green and sustainable.