Desserto
Desserto is a Mexican company pioneering the use of organic cactus plantations to create a sustainable, vegan alternative to leather and plastics, using patented technology and a focus on conscious engineering.
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INNOVATIONS HIGHLIGHTS
EDITORS' NOTES
Mexican innovator with cactus-based vegan leather. Strong on resource and innovation, less on culture and digital IP.
SIX SIGNALS FRAMEWORK
UPDATED
July 12, 2025
% of collections with multicultural input
Engages with sustainability and vegan communities, not global cultural inclusion.
% of collections with resource-based limits
Exclusivity is based on proprietary process and limited production.
Product longevity/repairability index
Products are innovative and sustainable, not focused on repairability.
% of renewable/circular materials used
Uses cactus, strong on circularity and low water use.
Supply chain traceability score
Some supply chain transparency, but not a leader in labor reporting.
IP portfolio value or licensing revenue
IP is strong in material science, limited digital asset strategy.
Desserto
Desserto is a Mexican company pioneering the use of organic cactus plantations to create a sustainable, vegan alternative to leather and plastics, using patented technology and a focus on conscious engineering.
HEADQUARTERS
Mexico
FOUNDING YEAR
COMPANY SIZE
INDUSTRY
"Sustainable Materials, Textiles"
FUNDING STAGE