Why a natural fabric alone doesn’t make a garment plastic-free and how synthetic labels, polyester care tags and nylon trims undermine eco-conscious claims from the inside. The Petite Cartel on what truly plastic-free petite clothing looks like.

We’re obsessing over ‘sustainable’ fabrics but often overlook important trims like buttons which complete the whole garment. Here’s a little dive into two British button manufacturers using natural materials and keeping this declining hertiage-craft alive.