Do bug nets fray? How does one prevent this? Would it suffice to fold it over and hem once? twice?
(Specifically Noseeum)
Do bug nets fray? How does one prevent this? Would it suffice to fold it over and hem once? twice?
(Specifically Noseeum)
Last edited by Bushwhacker; 04-18-2014 at 19:33.
The bug net i used, surplus military seems to be all the strands are pretty much attached so i don't think it will fray. I folded mine over one time and sewed. I also used some grosgrain on one but on my next one will just fold and sew. It seems like a very fragile sew job but seems to hold up so far.
noseeum frays pretty badly. i do a rolled hem on my projects and havent had any issues.
Thanks for your feed back!Originally Posted by Charliev
Does anyone have any knowledge about fraying with noseeum (both weights)?
Double? A rolled hem of noseeum, or do you attach ripstop or something to the edges?
Sorry missed the noseeum part.
Oh no, I added that after your post (cause I'm sneaky like that). The info you provided is still useful to know.
A rolled hem is folding the fabric (netting) over twice and stitching. It does not imply attaching another material.
A rolled hem in noseeum will be adequate to prevent any raveling and will provide a nice finished edge.
Looked at the info on the ballpoint needles and the fabrics range from knits to denim with taffeta, spandex and a bunch more. I saw youtube for making diy uq with ripstop and they recommended the ball points. Have been using them for ripstop, taffeta, mosquito net and straps. So far no problems.
Wrong thread perhaps? https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/...of-the-hammock
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