The resistance of electrolycra

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The discussion centers on the behavior of electrolycra, a material that exhibits increasing resistance when initially stretched due to the separation of silver particles within the lycra. However, after reaching a critical point of stretching, the resistance decreases. This phenomenon is attributed to the reconfiguration of the material's structure, allowing for better conductivity. Participants are encouraged to provide references for a more comprehensive understanding of this behavior.

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I was shown electrolycra recently and initially as you stretch it the resistance increases, which I think is due to the silver in the lycra not being able to shortcircuit as the lycra separates out. However if you keep stretching the electrolycra eventually you reach a critical point at which the resistance decreases again. Why does the resistance decrease after this apparent critical point of stretching?
 
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