Net (textile)

Fisherman use netting when trawling, because it is sturdy enough to carry large amounts of weight as fish are trapped, pulled, then lifted out of water.

Tulle is also used to form the skirt of the traditional ballet tutu, to provide body and volume, without adding significant weight.

Net is also used in medical practices to provide fabric insulation and wrapping under an industry standard sling.

In the medical practice, netting provides cushion and protection, when used in layers, but still allows the skin to breathe under the fabric.

Depending on what the netting is being used for, a different wax or plastic coating can be applied in order to cover the filaments that use up the yarn.

Air can easily pass through the holes, which allows breathability that does not trap bacteria, and remain impermeable to pests and insects.

Netting is often used for luggage bags to create transparent, breathable compartments that allow people to store items.

A related function of netting is as a means to allow airflow while excluding mosquitoes and other airborne vermin.

[citation needed] Each strand, when used for a knotless netting weave, can sometimes be coated before being woven to ensure more durability.