Transforming Spirits, Shaping Futures.
Plant-based Products
Cuemái transforms Tequila industry waste creating biodegradable, recyclable textile materials, offering sustainable solutions for various industries.
About Cuemái
• Our Vision
• Our Mission
To become the global reference in transforming beverage byproducts into eco-innovative textile materials, rooted in Mexican heritage and strengthened by local regenerative practices.
Create sustainable, cost-effective materials that meet market needs while supporting local communities and promoting responsible design.
Turn Mexican spirits byproduct into high-quality materials that reduce environmental impact and offer innovative alternatives to conventional textiles.
Our Story
2023
Cuemái began as an MA project, driven by a desire to elevate Mexican culture. As México moved into global focus, the founder saw heritage and innovation as opportunity, treating them as an active system.
2024
The project first appeared in Milan, then travelled through Munich, London, and Dubai, where it drew attention from brands and innovators by presenting Mexican culture through a contemporary lens with global relevance today.
2025
Over time, Cuemái evolved from an academic exploration into a startup. Its return to Milan marked a turning point, enabling operations, alliances, and partnerships, and consolidating its transition into an textile platform.
As Featured In
MUSEO FRANZ MAYER | MARCH 19 – APRIL 19 |
MAMF Xmas Show,
London 2023
ISPO Material Lab,
Munich 2024
Future Fabrics Expo,
London 2024
Zona Maco Emergente,
Mexico City 2026
BASE,
Milan 2024
CSM Grad Show,
London 2024
ISOLA,
Milan 2025
Franz Mayer Museum,
Mexico City 2026
Sustainable Materials
Made from discarded byproducts, our products reduce agricultural waste and CO₂ emissions.
Unique Story
Our materials reflects Mexico’s cultural richness, supporting local industries and empowering communities.
Economic Impact
Every step of the process supports jobs, strengthens communities, and generates value.
Versatility Across Industries
From accessories to home textiles and upholstery, each product adapts to diverse industries, offering innovative solutions.
Materials
[01]
2035
Riskit Art Magazine
[Editorial Design]
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[02]
2035
Tois Furniture
[Brand Design, Art Direction]
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[03]
2035
Jamee
[Brand Design]
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[04]
2035
ReClaim
[Web Design]
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[05]
2035
Cloch Jewelry
[Web Design, Ecomm App]
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Our Services
Material innovation, from system to application
Material R&D
We transform agave byproducts into engineered textiles for performance and aesthetic impact.
Custom Material
We design client-specific material as responses to functionality, industry, project, and environmental impact.
Circular Integration
We help you embed circularity from source to product, turning waste into resource.
Material Narratives
We translate materials into cultural narratives that guide form, texture, and expression.
Prototyping
We help you embed circularity from source to product, turning waste into resource.
Strategic Alliances
We collaborate with brands to integrate material innovation into long-term vision.
Services
Material R&D
Custom Material
Circular Integration
Material Narratives
Prototyping
Awards & Certifications
2024
Material Category
2025
Textile Subcategory
Ethos
Cuemái operates as a cultural material system; where material, memory, and making converge.
Cuemái operates as a cultural material system; where material, memory, and making converge.
Collaboration
Regeneration
Respect
Integrity
Circularity
Resources
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable
Cuemái empowers nature by transforming the Tequila industry’s waste into valuable resources. Every year, millions of tons of tequila byproducts are discarded, contributing to soil degradation and environmental waste. By repurposing these materials into sustainable textiles, we not only reduces landfill pressure, also reduces the reliance on synthetic fibers.
