The AVE Bag: Cactus Leather is Here!
Cactus Love!
Los Angeles, California – On her latest episode on UnchainedTV, vegan chef Susan Pratt showcases her creative take ona vegan fajita dish. Inspired by the AVE bag made from cactus leather, she whips up a delicious Vegan Cactus Soy Curl Fajita. This unique twist on the classic Mexican dish is a party favorite! Cactus is a miracle plant that can also be turned into sumptuous “leather.” Watch Susan show off her luxurious cactus leather AVE bag.
A growing number of fashionistas are starting to see animal leather as a thing of the past, to be replaced by plant-based materials that have the look, feel and durability of animal leather. The AVE Bag is the ultimate example of an environmentally friendly, organic product that looks and feels luxurious without using plastic or killing an animal for its hide. It’s cruelty-free and made from renewable resources that are ethically sourced from certified suppliers. Here’s what AVE designers have to say about their mission: “Over the last twenty years many of us seeking leather-free have been substituting one problem for another, buying toxic PVC instead of leather. The future is here, with innovative new products made from cactus that look and feel similar to leather. Our handbag line takes this one step further, avoiding as many plastics as possible by focusing on plant-based materials. Our bags are almost entirely made from cactus, cotton, flax (linen) and rice husks. No polyester linings here.”
No Toxic Ingredients
This material offers great alternative to leather product in many ways, some of its main benefits are that cactus leather is:
- Cruelty free
- Free of toxic chemicals, phthalates and PVC
- Low water usage
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Partially biodegradable
- The material is certified organic and USDA Certified Bio-based product 65%
Why Choose Cactus?
Cactus leaves are sustainable. During harvesting of cactus leaves, only mature leaves are chosen for extraction of the plant without harming or jeopardizing its structure and stability; this process occurs generally every 6-8 months.
Unlike other plants such as corn, cactus requires no form of irrigation system as it obtains its water from natural sources such as rain and minerals found in the ground of Zacatecas. Just by way of comparison, corn needs an average 1,000 liters of water to produce one kilogram of dry matter, cactus only needs approximately 200 liters which is absorbed through its natural hygroscopic mechanism.
Cactus is a Low-Energy Product
After the leaves have been extracted, they are then dried naturally under the sun where no additional energy is used. Then, with a specific formula in place, organic raw material is processed further.
The end product can then be used for various applications such as pharmaceuticals, food products and even animal feed due to its abundance in essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and vitamins needed for sustaining life. Moreover, since cactus has been found to be very resistant to diverse climate conditions and pests; this makes it more suitable than other plants when considering large scale production.
Sustainable Luxury
Often distinguished by its great softness at touch, this revolutionary vegan handbag takes sustainability one step further by combining fashion with conscious living. AVE says its approach ensures each bag is ethically made without sacrificing style or quality craftsmanship.
The bag features plenty of compartments as well as signature details like top handles and zip closures for extra security. Chef Susan Pratt has tested out the bag and concludes, “With its eye-catching design, this elegant vegan handbag makes a statement!
AVE Bags Available Online with Discount
You can click HERE to buy now. Enter code SUSANCOOKS20 for 20% off, a special offer arranged by vegan chef Susan Pratt!
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