Abstract: Described is a composite material having a flexible synthetic composite matrix, and a textile support web embedded therein. This composite material is characterized in that the composite matrix is based upon a cross-linked polyurethane, in that a textile support web is integrated into the polyurethane composite matrix, and in that a textile patterned surface is formed on at least one side of the polyurethane composite matrix. The textile support web is preferably comprised of a woven fabric or knitted fabric and is expediently arranged centrally within the polyurethane composite matrix.

Abstract: A method for producing imitation leather which can be injection molded from the back as well as such imitation leather which can be injection molded from the back are disclosed. The imitation leather comprises a web layer with a decorative layer. In a first operational cycle, an open plastic framework is inserted into the web layer over the side of the web layer facing away from the decorative layer and subsequently, in one or a plurality of further operational cycles, one or a plurality of further open plastic frameworks are inserted. The surface of the web layer forms an adhesion layer for and at the same time a barrier against the injection molding compound. The resilience of the imitation leather is retained.