Design and Development of High-Performance Composite Fabrics as Sustainable Alternatives to Natural Leather with Enhanced Abrasion Resistance

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Textile Department Faculty of Applied Arts Badr University in Cairo

2 Yarn, Textile and Knitting Department Faculty of Applied Arts – Helwan University

3 Textile Department Faculty of Applied Arts Badr university in Cairo

10.21608/iajadd.2025.358765.1215

Abstract

Increasing demand for sustainable materials has motivated research into alternatives to traditional leather, which reduces environmental and ethical concerns .

This paper discusses the development of an environmentally friendly leather substitute made from cotton, bamboo, and a cotton-polyester blend fabric treated with various silicon and magnesium silicate ( Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂ ) coatings . The aim is to investigate the mechanical properties of these natural fibers and to determine their potential as wearable replacements for leather composites .

Key characteristics that were treated by the method included thickness, abrasion resistance, and tensile strength . Results indicated that silicon and magnesium silicate-containing coatings considerably improved durability, flexibility, and mechanical properties. These improvements make the thus-treated fabrics potential alternatives to traditional leather .

The current study will contribute to the growing movement toward ethical and environmentally responsible materials within fashion and textiles by integrating sustainable fibers with value-added treatments, hence offering a solution for reducing the industry's reliance on conventional leather.

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