# Cactus-Based Vegan Handbags PXG Introduces Sustainable Cactus Leather Handbag Collection By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-11-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-leather-handbag-collection References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2021/11/pxg-eco-friendly-cactus-leather-handbag-collection) & [pxg](https://www.pxg.com/en-us) Arizona-based golf brand PXG has unveiled its eco-friendly Cactus Leather Handbag Collection, a concise capsule consisting of six different bag styles, all centered around the brand's founding location and design philosophy. The collection includes a tote bag, backpack, crossbody bag, [duffle bag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex-duffle-collection), [phone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection), and sling bag. All six of the offerings focus on sustainability and are therefore constructed from [vegan Desserto® leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker) made from nopal cacti. As a result, the bags and accessories deliver a soft, plant-based PVC texture that is entirely heavy-metal free. In addition, the process used to create the items works to minimize the use of water and unnecessary energy, adding to the brand's sustainability-focused ethos. “Striving to constantly improve our sustainability efforts made working with Desserto a natural choice for this collection,” says Renee Parsons, President and Executive Creative Director of PXG. Image Credit: PXG ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Handbags:** There is an opportunity to explore the use of eco-friendly and vegan materials in creating fashion items such as handbags. - **Cactus-based Fashion:** The use of cactus leather presents an opportunity for fashion brands to explore innovative and unconventional materials. - **Eco-friendly Accessories:** There is a growing trend towards the use of sustainable and eco-friendly materials in creating accessories such as phone cases and bags. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Industry:** The fashion industry can capitalize on the trend towards sustainable and eco-friendly materials in creating their products. - **Leather Industry:** The leather industry can explore and incorporate alternative materials such as cactus leather in their products. - **Accessories Industry:** There is an opportunity for the accessories industry to incorporate eco-friendly materials in creating their products such as phone cases and bags. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cactus Leather Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ces-2024-otterbox.md) - [Embroidered Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-leather-embroidery-collection.md) - [Eco Cactus Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercer-rerun-sneaker.md) - [Posh Plant-Based Bag Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-yoshida.md) - [Celebratory Plant-Based Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porter-tanker.md) - [Plastic-Free Circular Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stella-mccartney-3.md) - [Dinosaur-Themed Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labgrown-leather-ltd.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Mycelium Leather Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myco-travel-pouch.md)