We consider sinusoidal undulations which appear on certain garden hoses under normal use. We propose a model, using linear elasticity, explaining this phenomenon, and make a connection with biological structures as well as self-buckling. We compare observations with model predictions and suggest potential applications in the area of shape-changing materials.
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