Global automotive leather supplier Pangea has expanded its Advanced Product portfolio with the launch of four new sustainable solutions: Ecoda Agave, Ecoda Avocado, Vendura Agave and Vendura Avocado. Offering both chrome (Ecoda) and chrome-free (Vendura) options, these innovations upcycle agave leaves and avocado pits sourced from Mexico into advanced biopolymer-based leather materials.
According to Roger Pinto, Director of Sustainability & Innovation at Pangea, the new product line reflects the company’s ability to merge luxury performance with sustainability. Through collaborations with local chemical partners and agricultural communities, Pangea transforms large volumes of organic waste into high-quality leather solutions.
Each year, approximately 2.4 million metric tons of agave are harvested, with up to 46% of the plant discarded during processing. These byproducts are now repurposed into biopolymers, with waste from a single agave plant capable of supporting the retannage of around 80 hides. Similarly, Mexico generates up to 530,000 metric tons of avocado pit waste annually, which is processed into natural tannin-rich biopolymers.
Beyond environmental impact, the initiative also drives social value. By creating demand for agricultural waste, Pangea supports rural employment and generates additional income streams for local farmers, while strengthening regional circular economies and reducing global supply chain dependency.
With this latest development, Pangea reinforces its position at the intersection of sustainability, innovation and premium automotive leather manufacturing.
