The chemical, physical and biological properties of the collagen materials may vary depending on the preparative processes and source of species. Thus, the characteristics of a collagen material must be thoroughly examined, as the changes in its intrinsic properties could lead to an unexpected functional consequence. In order to overcome this fundamental structural weakness, I employed UV and Genipin cross-linking methodologies to alter the quaternary structure of porcine type I collagen. In this thesis, I report a comprehensive assessment on the structural integrity and mechanical strength performance of the cross-linking modified porcine type I collagen extracted from porcine hides. My results demonstrate that physical cross-linking improves the mechanical strength while chemical cross-linking improves the resistivity of enzymatic degradation of the modified collagen. These findings undoubtedly provide useful information on the application of collagen-based products.