The oldest nets found are from the Mesolithic era, but nets may have existed in the Upper Paleolithic era. Nets are typically made of … See more

Originally, all nets were made by hand. Construction begins from a single point for round nets such as purse nets, net bags, or hair nets, but … See more

Nets, like fabric, stretch less along their constituent strands (the "bars" between knots) than diagonally across the gaps in the mesh. They … See more

Transport
Examples include cargo nets and net bags. Some vegetables, like onions, are often shipped in nets. See more

Nets may be made using almost any sort of fiber. Traditional net materials varied with what was locally available; early European fishing nets were often made of linen, for instance. Longer-lasting synthetics are now fairly universal. Nylon monofilament nets … See more

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