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Richard Wool, director of the Affordable Composites from Renew Resources (ACRES) program at University of Delaware Chemical Engineering (UD) is working with his team to develop a breathable yet water resistant leather-like substitute dubbed “Eco-Leather,” made from a combination of natural fibers like cotton and flax with plant oils.
According to Wool, developing a leather substitute manufacturing facility in Delaware could be an economic boon by providing a new option in the half-trillion dollar leather and fashion markets.
