abstract |
The present invention provides a biofabricated leather incorporating the natural components found in leather and having excellent strength and uniformity and anisotropy. The present invention is directed to a composite material comprising a biofabricated material and a secondary component. The secondary component may be a sheet of paper, cellulose, or cloth that is coated or otherwise contacted with a porous material, such as a biofabricated material. The biofabricated material includes a uniform network of cross-linked collagen fibrils, giving the composite material strength, elasticity and aesthetic appearance. |