supercontraction

Definitions

1. The contraction (by up to 50%) of spider dragline silk in high humidity
2. The contraction of textile fibres when treated with heat etc.

Examples

“The demonstration that in an in vivo fascia replacement model⟳ supercontraction can be overcome⟳ by suturing the silk mesh into a defect before releasing it from the frame, encourages the in vivo use⟳ of spider silk without the presence of a supporting scaffold.”

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