Desserto cactus leather uses the leaves from nopal cacti (also known as prickly pear) and can be fashioned into countless colours, thicknesses, and textures. Produced in the Mexican state of Zacatecas, this leather alternative has been used to make just about everything, from handbags to car interiors. To date, some of the brands that have used Desserto cactus leather include H&M, Adidas, and Fossil.
"Getting something out of nothing requires looking for answers where no one has before," the brand shared on Instagram. "We create a cactus bio material as sustainable as possible but at the same time complies with the standards of the different industries."