Zenbird Editorial TeamWith the comfortable spring season coming to an end, the rainy season is just around the corner. As this is a time when many people spend more time at home, it may be the perfect opportunity to enjoy some DIY.
KAWAGUCHI Corporation has started selling sustainable “thread buttons” made exclusively from recycled polyester yarn.
These environmentally friendly thread buttons are knitted with a single strand of recycled polyester yarn using a unique technology. The buttons are made 100% from “Ecorapos”, an embroidery thread made from recycled polyester fibers that use collected PET bottles as raw material.
Compared to plastic buttons, these are less likely to slip, making them easier to fasten, and they have the advantage of not cracking due to their excellent flexibility. They also passed a laundry test, so there are no issues with washing them according to the attached item’s instructions.
These buttons are not only for clothes, but also can be used as an accent for hats, socks, bags, etc. They can be turned into a book band or hair tie by threading a rubber band through the button hole. The possible arrangements are only limited by the user’s creativity.
The 12mm size is ideal for shirts and blouses buttons, while the 18mm size is perfect for cardigans, vests, and jackets. There are four different three-color button sets available, totaling 12 colors.
On the KAWAGUCHI official website, they also provide original instructional videos for sewing on buttons and for people using needles and threads for the first time.
DIY projects that can be easily carried out at home stimulate creativity and can help to relieve stress, making it a popular category on social media. On a rainy day, why not enjoy a DIY project with “thread buttons”?
Originally published on Life Hugger.
