Geometric modeling of knitted fabrics.
basic_science · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 39933000.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1073/pnas.2416536122 and PMC identifier 11848304.
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Abstract
Knitting can turn a one-dimensional yarn into a highly ramified three-dimensional structure. As a method of additive manufacturing, it holds promise for a class of lightweight, ultrastrong materials. Here, we present a purely geometric model to predict the three-dimensional self-folding of knitted fabrics made only of the two traditional stitches, knit and purl.