Chronic drought and desertification are constant problems for mankind. Some plants can grow in semi-arid lands in Africa and Asia, and these plants can be used not only as raw materials for material manufacturing, but also to reduce the impact on the climate.
Recycled leather made from plant-based raw materials can be used in a variety of brand scenarios. Through regenerative agriculture and local production, weather-resistant, soil-friendly plants can be made into renewable, low-carbon materials.
Material taken from cactus
To create an alternative to animal leather, Adrián López Velarde and Marte Cázarez from Mexico have developed Dertiso, a vegan alternative to leather made from cactus (cactus).
Compared to animal or synthetic leather, Dertiso it has competitive characteristics such as sustainability, performance and aesthetics, and many fashion brands have partnered with them to make bags, shoes, leather clothing and other fashion items made of eco-friendly materials.
Cactus Leather Application
Desserto claims that its cactus plants are able to absorb 8,100 tons of CO2 per year, significantly offsetting the CO2 emitted during production. The succulent plants can absorb water from atmospheric humidity such as rain and rare earth minerals, so it takes only 200 liters of water to grow one kilogram of biomass.
Besides being environmentally friendly, the most important thing about cactus leather is that it is biodegradable and does not burden the earth, while also making a small contribution to the protection of animals.
Material taken from trees
Naturally harvested sap, cork and bark make up unique tree materials that are treated with traditional techniques and can be used as new raw materials.
The bananas and other materials used by Amadeu are grown in the Amazon rainforest and in many parts of Brazil. Latex rubber tree sap is collected by rubber cutters and hand made into organic rubber leather as well as wild rubber coated cotton. Each family of rubber cutters helps to protect 360 to 500 hectares of land while earning a paycheck, and they are considered the guardians of the rainforest.
Plant-based alternative leathers have unlimited potential in the materials industry and contribute to environmental friendliness.
