Two Men Created “Leather” From Cactus to Save Animals and the Environment

As one of the world’s most traded products, leather is part of a booming$80 billionindustry.

So what are they using to make their faux-leather?

The answer might surprise you.

Also, symbolically, it represents all of us Mexicans and everybody knows it,sharedLopez Velarde.

We currently have 2 hectares where we cultivate nopals, as well as an expansion capacity of 40 hectares.

Regarding production capacity, we have 500,000 linear meters a month.

So far, the company has created car seats, shoes, handbags, and even apparel.

This makes for a true alternative to animal leather that doesn’t have a negative impact on the planet.

So before you know it, you might just find yourself putting on a pair of cactus leather shoes.

Dessertois vegan leather made from cacti that can be used to create anything from wallets to shoes.

Learn more about how these entrepreneurs dreamed up the idea of transforming a cactus into leather.