Two Guys In Mexico Created Vegan Leather From Cactus
Adrian Lopez Velarde and Marte Cazarez have found a way to make "leather" out of cactus.
There are hundreds of examples to choose from, and one of the latest comes from Adrian Lopez Velarde and Marte Cazarez. After finishing university, they found themselves growing more and more concerned about the environment and the treatment of animals, and as a result decided to come together, after years of friendship, to create a cruelty-free alternative to animal leather.
They recently debuted “Desserto,” which is an organic leather made entirely from cactus. It’s the first of its kind.
The product is a great replacement for both animal and synthetic leather. It’s breathable and durable, the touch and feel is very similar to leather, and again, it’s a completely sustainable material. It’s also less water intensive, free from phthalates, free from toxic chemicals as well as PVC-free. According to Vegan First, The duo showcased the product last month at the International Leather Fair Lineappelle in Milan, Italy. Plant-based leather alternatives are a growing market, with innovators turning to pineapple, olives and coconuts to produce eco-friendly materials. Earlier this year, high-street retailer HM unveiled a vegan jacket made from pineapple leather, while German footwear brand thies launched a line of leather shoes made from olive leaves. Closer to home, Kerala-based brand Malai fashions leather and accessories from coconuts! It took the inventors two years to come up with the material. ‘Nopal leather’ is made through a series of processes that produce a powder which is then mixed and layered over cotton canvas.
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References:
- https://www.veganfirst.com/article/mexican-entrepreneurs-create-vegan-cactus-leather
- https://vegnews.com/2019/3/handm-debuts-vegan-pineapple-leather-jackets
- https://vegnews.com/2018/12/german-brand-upcycles-olive-leaves-into-vegan-leather-shoes
- http://made-from-malai.com/
- https://www.collective-evolution.com/2019/11/14/americas-largest-milk-producer-files-for-bankruptcy-cows-milk-is-inhumane-unhealthy/