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Desserto, leather made of cactus

Given that the production of fashion accounts for 10% of all carbon emissions produced by
humans, it is one of the industries with the largest environmental impact. Furthermore, being
fashionable shouldn't have to compromise the environment. 85% of textiles are disposed of in
landfills. While washing certain types of clothing releases small plastic particles into the ocean,
which quickly decimate marine life. Many companies have been working to change their
practices and mitigate the negative environmental impacts of the garment industry. They have
begun utilizing more environmentally friendly methods, and Desserto is one such company. This
new firm from Mexico is upending the fashion sector with its organic, all-natural, and vegan
cactus leather. This company could revolutionize the leather industry.

What is Desserto?
The Nopal cactus, often known as the prickly pear, is used to create Desserto, the first truly
sustainable, plant-based leather in the world. founded by Mexicans Marte Cázarez and Adrián
López Velarde, who were driven to find a substitute for animal leather. This eco-friendly material
can be made in a variety of colors, thicknesses, and textures. Because it is touchably soft and
only partially biodegradable, the cloth is simple to detect. It may be extensively employed in the
production of furniture and the automobile industry, in addition to helping the fashion industry
flourish.

The following are some advantages of using this cactus leather:


Breathable
Sustainable
resistance to bacteria
simple to clean
tough to stain
No toxicity
Neither insecticides nor herbicides are used
keeps the ecology intact.
requires no watering system
Animal cruelty-free and without plastic

These co-founders completed this marketable cactus leather after nearly two years of research
and forsaking their full-time employment. Adrian and Marte believed that action needed to be
taken to address the escalating environmental contamination. They sincerely wanted to find a
solution that would lessen the use of leather made from animals. For starters, producing these
animal-based goods involves a variety of resources because you need land, livestock, water,
feed, and labor. After that, you must kill the animal and apply tanning agents to its skin.
Formaldehyde and chromium, which are categorized as human carcinogens, are used in this
technique. The fibers used in leather goods aren't even biodegradable because it requires so
many chemicals to make them durable.How are these cactus hides created and produced?
They identified a method for producing a versatile fabric that would resemble this animal-leather
by using cacti. Strong molecular bonds found in cacti can result in fabrics that are more tensile
and long-lasting. They looked more into the applications of cactus as they are widely distributed
in Mexico. They found it much simpler to repeat a new harvest cycle every 6 to 8 months
because they were able to pick the ripe leaves without harming the cactus itself. The cacti can
thrive just on rainwater and don't require a lot of water or an irrigation system. The nopal cactus
is hardy and adaptable, and it can endure cold conditions without perishing. They also take in
carbon dioxide at night and can last for up to 8 years before they need to be replaced.

After the ripe leaves are harvested, it is sun-dried for three days to achieve the proper humidity
levels. Therefore, using this drying method does not require any more energy. To generate this
organic material, the dried leaves are powdered and combined with their unique method.
Without endangering the local wildlife, the entire farm is run organically. Pesticides and
herbicides are not employed, and all trash is either exported or sold to the food business.
Why do you need to be aware of this cactus-based substance?
Every year, about 72 billion animals are put to death, and 70% of the untreated hide is finally
dumped in landfills. Comparatively to its synthetic competitors like Polyurethane and PVC, cow
leather has a three times more negative environmental impact. Leather tanning needs the use
of hazardous chemicals and a lot of water. These dangerous substances are released into the
water systems of the planet.

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