Diamond vs. Square Mesh, and Rope Bordering on Nets Video

Context Details Regarding Custom Netting Mesh Pattern Selections

Many of the netting products that we supply have mesh pattern choices that are available to select from.  In most cases there are options for Diamond Mesh Pattern and for Square Mesh Pattern.  See the following video and background information regarding these mesh patterns in order to make the most informed decisions for your custom netting productions.

What is the difference between Square Mesh Pattern and Diamond Mesh Pattern?

Most of the twisted-knotted nylon netting selections that we produce are available to be ordered in either a Diamond Mesh Pattern or a Square Mesh Pattern. Aesthetically, one looks like a succession of diamonds and the other looks like a succession of squares. The main difference between the two is that square mesh netting will naturally hang straight and to exact dimensions without a border installed - whereas diamond mesh netting has a lot more “stretch/distortion” and must be held proportionally with a rope bordering in order to be functional to work with in most cases. The reason for these differences is really just a matter of geometry: a square is all 90º angles, while a diamond can be distorted either completely vertically or horizontally.

Basically, someone should only consider purchasing non-bordered, diamond mesh netting if they are seeking general bulk netting that requires the diamond shape (or, if the diamond is preferred).
Otherwise, it is highly recommended for installation and ease of use to have a rope-border installed around the perimeter, or get a square mesh pattern section of netting. Installation of diamond mesh netting that has no border can be very difficult to accomplish correctly, and usually means much more time involved while working with the netting. We leave the default mesh pattern choice as ‘square mesh’ within the Online Netting Calculators - and offer the diamond mesh pattern as a selectable option.

For context, the twisted-knotted nylon netting is produced on looms that fabricate the netting in a diamond mesh pattern. When converting the material to a square pattern there are some increases in production overhead regarding labor and waste. The result is that the diamond mesh pattern netting has the lowest square footage pricing, whereas square mesh pattern netting selections reflect a higher square footage price due to the more involved fabrication needs. With that in-mind, the slightly higher pricing for square mesh pattern preparation is often a non-issue as compared to the time/energy spent trying to work with diamond mesh netting that has no rope bordering. In many cases choosing square mesh pattern netting is the most user-friendly, functional, and effective approach.
When the netting does have a rope border installed, the diamond mesh pattern is a fantastic product selection and is the recommended product type for large barrier nets at golf driving ranges, stadiums, sports facilities, industrial sites, and hundreds of other barrier netting locations. In fact, diamond mesh pattern netting with a perimeter rope border is an industry standard for most larger area barrier nets.