Over the century, the only source of leather known to humankind is animal skin. Expensive fashionable bags and belts are being shown off at the expense of killing animals.
However, as technology has advanced over the years, things which seemed impossible, are possible like going to space, or making leather out of cactus! Yes you read that right!
Now you can flamboyant your leather bag without feeling guilty or looked at by animal lovers.
Mexican entrepreneurs Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez launched Desserto, the first organic leather made out of cactus. The vegan leather made out of nopal (a cactus) was first unveiled at the International Leather Fair Lineapelle 2019 in October.
The entrepreneurs’ aim was to produce a sustainable, cruelty-free alternative to animal leather, without any toxic chemicals, phthalates and PVC.
As a result, the cactus leather is partially biodegradable and can be used for fashion, furniture, and even automobiles.
It has high resistance and durability of a minimum 10 years, as per a report by Fashion United.
The leather also features like elasticity, customizable and is breathable like an animal or synthetic!
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