Plant protein based imitation leather material and methods of making same

Abstract

A monolayer, plant protein based imitation leather material and methods of making same. Embodiments of the method comprise 1) creating a mixture of a one or more plant protein powder, a one or more non-proteinaceous polymer or toughening elastomer, a one or more plasticizer, a one or more cross-linking agent, and a one or more curing agent in an; 2) calendering the mixture into a flat, monolayer sheet at a controlled roll temperature and affixing the sheet onto a surface of a carrier fabric and 3) curing the calendered monolayer sheet by applying heat and pressure for a period of time.

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