Disclosed herein is a multilayered biopolymeric composite comprising a first crosslinked proteinaceous biopolymer layer disposed on a substrate; where the substrate comprises a fabric, paper, or a combination thereof; and wherein the first crosslinked proteinaceous biopolymer layer and/or the substrate comprises at least one of a nanoclay, a dye, a colorant, a radio-opaque additive, an electrically conductive filler, or a combination thereof.