Recycled Chipotle Napkins May Be The Next Fashion Statement

Chipotle posted an image of its new napkin cargo pants on Instagram, explaining that they were made by sustainable fashion designer Nicole McLaughlin, known for her upcycling approach — or turning old objects into new, wearable pieces. “Please don’t wipe your hands on these,” the chain wrote in the caption. The pants have a drawstring waist and are composed of sewn-together Chipotle napkins, and they have a detachable lower half so they can be unzipped and worn as shorts.

Instagrammers seemed both intrigued and confused about the pants (namely, about how McLaughlin made the napkins durable enough to serve as fabric). One user joked that they already have a “deconstructed pair” of these in their glove box, while most commenters complimented McLaughlin’s “sick” idea. The design was actually inspired by internet culture, as QSR Magazine points out that “Napkin Shorts” was born as a meme last year on Chipotle’s social media. Later, they became a sought-after virtual item on the Roblox “Chipotle Burrito Builder” game. Unfortunately for the commenter who dreamily said that their “hands would always be so clean” when wearing the pants, it doesn’t look like they will be available for purchase any time soon.