Stretchable ‘metamaterials’ for tear-proof textiles
US engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have found a way to fabricate a metamaterial that is both strong and stretchy. The base material is typically highly rigid and brittle, but it is printed in precise, intricate patterns that form a structure that is both strong and flexible.
For the full story, see the June 2025 edition of Smart Textiles & Wearables.
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