RE: RNS OUT10 Mar 2026 11:53
LONDON - BSF Enterprise PLC (LSE:BSFA) announced Monday that its subsidiary Lab-Grown Leather Limited has produced a fully tanned, scaffold-free skin reaching A4 sheet size at approximately 2mm thickness, according to a press release statement.
The company said the material was produced using its Advanced Tissue Engineering Platform over a six-month development period. The process cultivates animal cells into tannable skin at dimensions the company describes as relevant to luxury goods manufacturers.
The scaffold-free approach allows cells to self-organize without artificial support structures. BSF stated the material retains structural properties comparable to conventional hide, including breathability and patina characteristics. The cultivation process produces skin to specification, eliminating scrap rates associated with traditional hide processing.
BSF’s Lab-Grown Leather Limited has launched T-Rex Leather, a product line using cellular biology inspired by extinct species. The company positioned this as a material unavailable through conventional sourcing. A showcase event for T-Rex Leather is scheduled for April 2, 2026.
The Elemental product series represents the commercial application of the company’s tissue engineering platform. BSF stated the tanning of the A4-sized material confirms progression through technical readiness stages toward commercial supply.
The company said it will engage with luxury goods manufacturers and material distributors based on the demonstrated product. BSF Enterprise develops tissue-engineered solutions including lab-grown leather, cultivated meat, and corneal repair technologies through its proprietary platform.
BSF Enterprise shares trade on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker BSFA.