Fashion agency Slyletica Is set to introduce Desserto cactus leather to Australia ahead of Earth Day tomorrow.
Founded in Mexico, the cactus leather Desserto won the international Green Product Award 2020 in Germany just last month.
The organic material is made from turning nopal cactus leaves into vegan, cruelty-free leather.
Older leaves are taken from organically grown nopal cactus plants, cleaned, crushed, and left to dry in the sun for three days prior to manufacturing.
The material is sustainable, organic, soft, durable enough to make clothing and accessories and partially biodegradable - unlike other vegan leathers which are made from PVC or plastic.
Slyletica's range of eco-fabrics includes materials like wool, tencel, linen, organic cotton, hemp, modal, bamboo and most recently Econyl yarn by Carvico - a fabrication made from repurposed and recycled fishing nets.