thick origami

(uncountable) A materials science that studies applications of origami folding to thicker materials (other than the traditional thin sheets of paper)

(uncountable) A materials science technology where thick panel materials replace flat paper areas of conventional origami, and hinges or flexible materials connect the panels together and function as the folds and creases of conventional origami.

(countable) An instance of the technology, an item that applies the science.