Desserto brings cactus-based vegan leather from Mexico to global fashion

Cactus-based vegan leather from Mexico Developed by Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez, Desserto is made from the nopal cactus (prickly pear) and was introduced as a plant-based alternative to traditional leather after about two years of research and development.

The material is produced by Adriano Di Marti, a company based in Guadalajara, Mexico, and has been recognized in innovation circles for its sustainability credentials.

The cactus leather is described as soft to the touch yet high-performing, designed to meet technical specifications across various applications, including fashion, leather goods, upholstery, and automotive.

It offers a way to reduce reliance on animal hides and petroleum-based synthetics while still delivering the look and feel designers expect from premium leather…