We had no idea what to expect. We just knew we wanted to make epic leather goods that were vegan, sustainable and would endure everyday wear and tear for years to come. We didn't know how long this cactus leather would last, whether it would fall apart after a few months of use, or if it could actually replace animal skin.
We gave out prototypes to friends and family—people who use their wallets and bags every day, not just once in a while. Their only criteria was that they treat this Cactus Leather with no mercy.
We checked in with them every few months to see how their leather goods were going. To our surprise, all of them reported back that it wasn't falling apart & it looked as good as when they first got it!
Every few months our straight shooters sent us a photo of their item and their analysis...