Cutting Bulk Roll Knotless NettingUpdated 2 hours ago

If you've purchased knotless netting by the roll, you may want to cut it down to size for a custom project, such as making your own slow feed nets to fit a feeder. Because you're working with raw netting rather than a pre-finished product, there are a couple of things to be mindful of when cutting the netting, including how to stop the cut edges from fraying.

This applies specifically to our bulk netting purchased for DIY use. Our finished hay nets are constructed and edged during manufacturing, so these steps aren't something you'd need to do to a standard hay net straight out of the packaging.

Can I cut netting without it unravelling?

If you're cutting from a bulk roll of knotless netting to make your own slow feed nets (for example, square nets to sit in a hay bunk) or just starting a DIY project. Fraying isn't something we see reported often, but sealing the cut edges will keep things neat and prevent any unravelling/ fraying over time.

To seal your cuts:

• Hot knife method: Cut directly through the centre of the netting strand (rather than at an intersection) using a hot knife. This cuts and seals the edge in one step.
• Scissors method: Cut with scissors as normal, then seal each cut end with a quick pass of a lighter or candle flame. Wear leather gloves for safety, and only touch the netting once it's fully cooled.

Cutting through the middle of a strand rather than at a mesh intersection gives a cleaner seal and keeps the surrounding mesh intact (Example in the image below).

Safety note: Always melt-seal synthetic netting in a well-ventilated area, and keep the flame brief, just enough to melt the fibres closed rather than burn them.