Desserto, a Mexican startup offering cactus-based vegan leather material, has introduced Desserto Agave, a limited edition alternative leather made from agave fibers, a waste product of Mexico's tequila industry.

Desserto Agave, as a sustainable material made from agave fibers, can be used in various applications such as loafers, car seats, watch straps, boxing gloves, and luxury children's boots. 

Via this material, the company aims to contribute to the circular economy by utilizing waste materials and promoting holistic sustainability principles within the tequila industry.

Analyst QuickTake: This is the third bio-based leather material that Desserto has launched. The company has primarily focused on cactus-based vegan leather, with its two flagship products, Desserto and Deserttex, catering to different industries. Desserto has gained traction across the handbag, footwear, apparel, and furniture sectors, while Deserttex specifically targets the automotive industry. The company has successfully pursued commercialization for these two products through strategic partnerships such as H&M, Fossil , Dominic Dempsey , and BMW , thus far.​​