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Last updated February 17, 2026

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Elongate elastic member architecture: NikeRecent Research Landscape

Standard apparel waistbands lack the structural integrity to provide targeted compression, leading to poor garment fit and user discomfort. This architecture engineers specific tension zones to provide configurable mid-section support and mechanical resilience.

What technical problems is Nike addressing in Elongate elastic member architecture?

Inconsistent garment tensioning

(4)evidences

Standard garment construction fails to maintain a secure seal and range of motion at body junctions. Resolving this prevents fluid ingress and mechanical displacement during physical activity.

Garment slippage and displacement

(2)evidences

Standard elastic bands fail to provide targeted or adjustable tension across varying anatomical sections of the mid-body. Addressing this ensures consistent garment positioning and ergonomic support during movement.