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What can theoretical physics teach us about knitting?

A close-up of a highly structured self-folding knit. Credit: Lauren Niu

Phys.org, February 21, 2025

"If we can apply predictive models to textiles, we open the door to fabrics with precise, engineered properties—whether it's self-folding medical materials, reconfigurable structures for soft robotics, or garments that adapt to the body in new ways." (Geneviève Dion)

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