The only study addressing the processing and characterization of highly porous ice-templated porous composites is the work of Flauder et al. . Ice-templated calcium phosphates (TCP) scaffolds were infiltrated with a low amount (1-5%) of polycaprolactone (PCL), to obtain materials for bone replacement applications. The objective was thus to improve the mechanical properties (strength, toughness) of the material while preserving the open and directional macroporosity for cells penetration. Several infiltration cycles were performed to fill the micropores within the ceramic walls and ultimately create a thin polymer coating at the surface of the ceramic walls. A noticeable improvement of strength and damage tolerance was observed, due to the elastic and plastic deformation of the polymer, as expected, but also formation of polymer fibrils creating local bridges in the structure. The surprising increase in strength was possibly explained by the cold drawing and hardening of PCL fibers during failure. PCL fibers pro-vide load transfer capacities to the structure, across the crack flanks, decreasing stress level at the crack tip. Both the compressive and flexural strength values were reported.