DESSERTO

A patented cactus-based biomaterial as an alternative to leather

Summary

Desserto is a patented cactus-based biomaterial as an alternative to leather, developed by Adrian Lopez Velarde and Marte Cazarez through Adriano Di Marti company established in 2019 in Guadalajara, Mexico.

A holistic sustainable approach has been developed by the company to comply with the most rigorous environmental, social and ethical standards of the industry through its value chain. For more information please visit www.desserto.com.mx.

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