# Cactus Leather Boxing Gloves Sanabul & Desserto Created Vegan Boxing Gloves By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-10-07 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leather-boxing-glove References: [vegnews](https://vegnews.com/2020/10/the-world-s-first-vegan-cactus-leather-boxing-gloves-are-here) & [sanabulsports](https://sanabulsports.com/collections/striking-equipment/products/los-cactus-boxing-gloves) Boxing apparel company Sanabul teamed up with [Desserto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-leather-embroidery-collection) to introduce the world’s first cactus leather boxing gloves. The limited-edition black and green gloves called Los Cactus are made entirely using organic leather from the nopal, or prickly-pear, cactus. The $250 vegan-friendly boxing gloves have gold trimming and an Aztec-inspired design, plus high-performance features and padding. As Imran Jawaid, Sanabul founder and CEO revealed to [Green Matters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-desserts), "There’s a misconception that a traditional cowhide boxing glove is the ideal glove. And we’re looking to change that." While there are many vegan-friendly materials that are synthetic, cactus leather sets itself apart as a sustainable alternative that helps to avoid the use of petroleum by-products. The crack-resistant gloves are ideal for boxers in weight classes ranging from 125 to 180 pounds. Image Credit: Sanabul ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vegan Leather:** Opportunity for the development of more sustainable and animal-friendly products. - **Organic Materials:** Growing demand for products made from natural and eco-friendly materials. - **Innovative Design:** Creating unique and visually appealing products to differentiate from competitors. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Apparel:** Incorporating sustainable materials into sports apparel for eco-conscious consumers. - **Athletic Equipment:** Developing innovative and eco-friendly materials for athletic gear. - **Boxing & Combat Sports:** Introducing alternative materials for boxing gloves to cater to vegan athletes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cactus Leather Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ces-2024-otterbox.md) - [Retro-Inspired Boxing Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-boxing-gear.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) - [Hybrid Women's Boxing Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-boxing-gloves.md) - [Climate-Friendly Cactus Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-snack.md) - [PETA-Approved Leather Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodegradable-leather-alternative.md) - [Alt Leather Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-bioveg-collection.md) - [Crunchy Cactus Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cactus-crunch-tortilla-chips.md)