Can you soak hay with a Gutzbusta Hay Net?Updated 5 months ago

Our hay nets do not shrink (unlike cotton nets) when used for soaking.

Knotted: 

The knotted nets are not a problem at all to use with soaking hay as with a quick shake, most of the water comes off. This netting is actually made for an ocean environment.

Knotless: 

Soaking hay in a knotless net is perfectly fine.  However, when your hay net is new, and you intend on using it to soak hay with, we recommend rinsing the net in cold water prior to first use for a few minutes.

There are some considerations if you are in particularly wet environments, such as the UK, or it’s a really long wet winter where you live, anywhere in the World.

We suggest regularly washing the net with a high-pressure hose if you choose to soak with it in these environments. Additionally, if you reside in colder, wetter areas where the nets tend to stay damp for long periods of time, it's important to let them air out occasionally to dry.

The woven material does retain moisture, which may lead to bacterial or fungal growth. This is particularly a factor to consider in consistently wet climates, like the UK, where the nets seldom have a chance to dry. In contrast, this is generally not an issue in Australia or many regions of the USA, but it's still something to keep in mind.  We have never had a reported incident of this happening, this is only precautionary.