cactus leather is taking the fashion world over the boxing ring?

sanabul, a company known for its boxing and jiu-jitsu apparel and accessories, already makes all of its equipment from vegan leather — and the company just revealed its newest sustainable creation: boxing gloves made from vegan cactus leather.

the limited-edition gloves, known as los cactus, are crafted out of mexico-based company desserto’s organic, partially-biodegradable, plant-based leather made from nopal cactus leaves. the los cactus boxing gloves’ design was inspired by the aztec and mexican roots of the nopal cactus; the gloves feature a professional-grade fit and durability; they are breathable; they are uv/cold crack resistant, and they are currently only available in a 14-ounce size.

no more animal-based leather boxing gloves!

“there’s a misconception that a traditional cowhide boxing glove is the ideal glove. and we’re looking to change that,” imran jawaid, the founder and ceo of sanabul tells green matters over the phone on sept. 29, the day the los cactus gloves hit the market.