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

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Nets may be made using almost any sort of fiber. Traditional net materials varied with what was locally available; early European fishing … See more

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