Astari Pants - R.T.S. CO-80
CO-80: A deep black, made using Kaduka (Myrobalan) and Iron.
Relaxed straight-leg trousers made from a handwoven cotton-hemp blend and completely naturally dyed using roots, bark, leaves, minerals, and other plant-based ingredients. No synthetic dyes, no artificial vintage finish, no shortcuts. Just time, plants, and continual experimentation.
The Astari Trouser features a relaxed mid-rise fit with a straight cut through the leg, alongside double front pleats and a French fly front. Finished with corozo buttons, belt loops, two slant front pockets, and a welt and flap pocket at the back.
R.T.S. pieces always feel especially alive to us because they keep changing. The colours shift subtly with sunlight, washing, wear, and age. They soften, fade, crease, and develop in ways that are impossible to fully predict or repeat.
The result is something that feels earthy, slightly imperfect, and genuinely personal over time.
Designed as a suit with the matching Isil Jacket, they’re easy and versatile. The kind of suit you can wear to the pub, to dinner, travelling, or every day with a hoodie underneath.
Not really for job interviews? Unless it’s for the sickest job ever (like a rebel beekeeper? Or something at Story mfg.??)
Please note: the fabric begins quite stiff and softens naturally with wear and movement. Darker colours may feel more rigid at first due to the natural dye process. Also, the trousers come up quite large, so we would recommend taking a size down, but if any Q’s, email us at hi@storymfg.com
Processes & Dyes
Please note that much of our stuff is naturally dyed, and even where it isn’t, we largely use organic dyes where the colour isn’t ‘flat’. There’s almost always variation in tone and colour, both on a single garment and across different ones. Never are two of our things exactly the same (except in quality, where there should be no variation).
We do our best to make the images representative of the colour (after all, colour is our most cherished quality), but the light where we are and the light where you are may be a little different. Some images are taken under studio light, while others may be natural, shot at our dye house or here in our studio, to give the most rounded view.
Hand wash your item with pH neutral soap and cool (or warm to the touch) water and then air dry. Find our detailed care guide here.
Our naturally dyed clothing is coloured with organic materials that behave differently to synthetic dyes. These items may have some smell from the dye process and you may experience some crocking and rub-off when new. Please make sure you are comfortable with this when ordering.
Our retail team are here to help with any questions or queries you may have.
hi@storymfg.com
Phone
03330 902939
UK (DPD Next Day): Price £5 (Free on orders above £150)
USA (International Express 1-3 Days): Price £15 (Free on orders above £250)
Europe (International Express 1-2 Days): Price £18 (Free on orders above £250)
Rest of world (International Express 2-3 Days): Price £20 (Free on orders above £250)
Collect from our London studio: Free
Orders placed before 12pm on weekdays are packed and collected the same day.
Import fees and taxes are calculated at checkout.
For returns info see our Shipping and Returns page.
