What Makes Soft Things Soft

The video explores why certain fabrics feel soft, focusing on both material properties and psychological factors. It introduces the concept of 'fabric hand' used in the textile industry to describe how fabrics feel. The video discusses how material properties like smoothness and compressibility contribute to softness, and how our brain perceives these sensations. Studies are highlighted that show how pressure distribution on fingers affects softness perception. The video concludes with a visual analogy of cream mixing with coffee to illustrate the complexity of sensory experiences.

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