To create bending of an inflatable textile actuator, an imbalance between two layers of fabric must be achieved. This imbalance is created by using pleating techniques, excess material of one layer is folded and stitched onto the other, and unfolds when inflated. This approach, however, has potential drawbacks, e.g. when the space between the layers is too small for the pleats to unfold (which, for finger sized designs, can become imminent). Another technique to create such imbalance is the use of different types of fabric with varying elasticity. This way, one layer stretches more when actuated and the structure will bend towards the less elastic one. Integrating braided elastic band to the stretch fabric option with the ruffles technique is proven more efficient in terms of blocking force and bending angle capabilities. Component view of the elastic band actuator can be seen on the left.