Desserto® is a cactus-based biomaterial as an alternative to leather from Mexico. The leather is made from the Nopal cactus, also known as prickly pear. This species is found in abundance in Mexico. It is free of toxic chemicals, phthalates and PVC, and its PETA approved vegan. The material has a backing of (recycled) cotton and/or polyester.

The material is suitable for the same kinds of use as animal-based leather, like fashion, furniture, leather goods, even in the automotive and aeronautic industry.