Fig. 1: Multiscale chain-conformation-like behaviors for soft matter and the design of cross-scale conformation coupled helix fiber composite (HFC).

a The multi-scale conformation behaviors as demonstrated by a ribbon belt. b Schematic illustration of the typical wire-on-elastomer wrapping strategy for the preparation of helix fiber composites (HFC). ν is Poisson’s ratio. c Schematic of the experimental setup for preparing the HFC.