About us
Here’s our path to ethical and sustainable production. I’m Inês, an Environmental Engineer based in Portugal. I have dedicated my career to water pollution and management projects in the UK and Namibia.
I’m a mother of 2 daughters, and what I like to do most is to explore solutions that have a real positive impact on the environment and people’s lives.
Start where you are.
Do what you can.
With what you have.
When my eldest daughter was born, I had read a lot of information online, and bought a stock of several different types of reusable diapers and different absorbent materials. While the models varied, the height adjustment system was always the same. After using the diapers, I realized that that adjustment system needed to improve, not only to prevent leaks, but also to improve comfort and the durability of the nappies.
When I had my second daughter, the eldest was 18 months. So I developed our own adjustment system that could comfortably fit the newborn and the eldest, while being leak proof even at night time.
For over 1 year I have designed, stitched and tested over 30 different prototypes at home until we were fully happy with it. Time passed and my two daughters used this new diaper until potty training.
The most sustainable reusable nappy
During this journey, I realised how much greenwashing is used to promote modern cloth nappies. ‘Eco-friendly’, ‘natural’, ‘bamboo’ inserts and liners are actually made of bamboo viscose, which not a natural fabric but a semi-sinthetic one, which production method can be extremelly pollutant to the environment.
‘Microfiber’, ‘microfleece’ and ‘stay-dry’ inserts are actually made of virgin polyester and associated with synthetic micro plastics release in the wash.
As a mother and as a consumer, I feel that parents deserve more transparency on what they are really buying.
We took the commitment to develop every product, thinking of its practicality, durability, sustainability and circular economy as core pillars.
Our Artist
All our unique watercolour prints are hand-painted by Bonita Cor Atelier by Ana Figueiredo. Ana is a professional artist based in Portugal, who dedicates her passion to painting outstanding illustrations in acrylic and watercolour. Her collaboration with us was inspired by the beauty of our oceans and nature, with a touch of colour to represent the happiness of childhood.
Made in… Made how?
We are committed to ethical practices along the entire business, setting standards for cloth nappy manufacturing worldwide. Every part of our products and processes ensure safe, honest and clean conditions with the upmost respect for the environment.
Our products are ethically produced in Portugal, where we can ensure that the industry respects people and the environment, and that the facilities follow the highest safety and environmental standards. We’re proud to work with local mills in the north of Portugal and to have manufacturing in Maia and Setúbal by local seamstresses who love what they do.
We value skill, knowledge, art, creativity and dedication in the people that make this business possible.
Our commitment
We are committed to designing and producing sustainable and ethical products and services that boost circular economy.
Supply chain
All fabrics are sourced locally in Portugal. Of all the materials used at Pico Tango, 85% is from Portugal, 11% are sourced from Spain and 4% from China. Research, design, development, production, quality control, dispatching and customer services are all carried our by us in Portugal.
Materials
We proudly use upcycled marine plastic, organic cotton and Tencel fabrics. We ensure that all material suppliers provide the necessary certification, including SEAQUAL, OEKO-TEX and Global Recycled Standard to ensure sustainable business practices.
Packaging
We use 100% recycled paper in our cards. All paper packaging is unbleached, reusable and recyclable. All plastic packaging is 100% recycled, reusable and recyclable.