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Choosing the right mesh size for your needs

What does Mesh Size mean? Mesh size refers to the opening or gap between the individual strands of fibres that make up a net. Naturally, depending on your specific requirements, you will need to consider the most appropriate mesh size for you. But the big question is, how do you determine exactly which size is best? Factors to consider when choosing your mesh size The first step is to determine the primary purpose of the net. Climbing nets, for example, should have a...

Answering Your Football Net Questions

The beautiful game deserves a durable, weatherproof and expertly constructed net from Renco Nets. The goalposts are the crowning glory of your pitch and need to withstand goals. They also have the added practicality of stopping the ball. Step forward Renco Nets’ Braided Polyethylene Netting. We’re often asked key questions about this vital sports netting. As recommended sport net manufacturers, we wanted to give our perspective on the sourcing of new netting for your leisure centre, school, club or garden goal. What...

Interesting and fun facts about ropes and netting

Both ropes and nets are something you likely don’t think about that often in your day to day lives, but each has a fascinating history and endless uses. For example, did you know… 8 Fun Facts about Ropes and Nets The world’s longest rope was made in 2013 in The Netherlands, measuring 5,440 meters in length. It was used in an attempt to break the world record for largest skipping rope. In 2017, a group of researchers from MIT created a...

Why we are so passionate about nets, and what makes us unique as a company

Who We Are Renco Nets is one of the UK’s most versatile manufacturers of tailor-made nets and netting solutions. For more than 25 years our nets and netting have been used across the UK and abroad, providing durable and effective solutions for a number of industries. At Renco Nets, we understand the importance of high-quality netting and ropes for a range of practical applications. If you are purchasing a net for fishing, it must be strong enough to ensure the fish cannot...
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7 Garden Birds to Watch Out For This Spring

Your garden or small holding’s birds are busy during the spring months. Preparing themselves for their breeding season, they’re a sign that warmer weather is on its way. However, some birds will try to: Steal berries Destroy flowers Wreak havoc on new lawns Attack other species or humans. Whilst our high-quality netting helps to keep common garden pests at bay, it will pay to watch out for these seven feathered visitors this spring. Wood pigeons Although their breeding season extends beyond spring, wood pigeons...

5 Ways to Use Netting at your Sports Club or Venue

If you’ve had a look at our sports netting page then you’ll know that we offer braided polyethylene netting, suitable for a range of sporting applications. Designed to keep a safe division between participants and sustain heavy impacts, such netting is the ideal choice for your sports club or venue. Read on as we highlight the most common uses of this square mesh netting. Football Goals As the fastest football shots are struck at speeds of up to 118mph, it’s essential that...
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5 Animals that Netting can Keep Out of your Garden

There’s no doubt that the UK has ‘green fingers’. Urban allotments, nostalgia and countless TV stars have persuaded us to pick up a trowel. But what if your share of the estimated £1.4 billion spent on garden plants each year, was destroyed by furry and feathered garden visitors? Whilst some visits are inevitable, netting protects your plants and ponds from wildlife throughout the year. Here are just five animals whose damage you can limit with Renco Nets. Birds Netting can keep birds away...
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5 Reasons to use Polyethylene Netting in your Garden

The result of a continuous process involving the twisted connection of plastic strands or threads, polyethylene netting is a high quality and durable alternative to the polypropylene variety. As the expert net suppliers, we offer this affordable and versatile plastic-textured netting in braided and twisted varieties. Read on to discover why it makes such a good choice for garden projects. Outstanding UV Resistance Adding a reliable UV stabiliser during production, Renco Nets ensure that the polyethylene material is protected against the degradation...
Christmas Netting

The Essential Netting Supplies for Christmas

The high-quality netting supplies we manufacture at Renco Nets have a range of applications in the run-up to Christmas. Available in a range of thicknesses and festive colours, many of our products are engineered for resistance to the elements. Add in some rope and twine, and there are four indoor/outdoor essentials you’ll need during this exciting season and beyond. Braided Polyethylene Netting - 50mm Square Mesh 4mm thickness Available in Christmas shades including green, red and yellow (as well as classic black),...
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How UV Radiation Affects Nets & Ropes

Invisible to the human eye, ultraviolet (UV) light covers the earth even on the cloudiest and coldest of days. Varying in wavelength from 400 nanometres to 10 nanometres, this kind of light comes under the classifications of UVA, UVB, and UVC. While UVA accounts for 95% of UV radiation, UVB is of much greater strength and potential material impact (with UVC not penetrating the atmosphere). Such UV contact can cause the deterioration of nets and ropes, as highlighted in this...