Subjecting the weaves to an NVT ensemble (canonical ensemble) at 300 K using the OPLS force field gives the virial stress per atom . Despite three weaves featuring different entanglement density, the mechanical stress at the contact field (the crossing regions) is notably higher than that of the free and interlacing fields (Fig. , Box 1a). In all three weaves, regions of red signify higher mechanical stress whereas blue areas indicate lower stress levels. Despite the differences in the weaving patterns, mechanical stress is significantly higher at the contact field across all three weaves, particularly in the crossing regions, compared to the free and interlacing fields.