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'''Mesh''' products are similar to [[textile|fabric]] or a [[spider web|web]] in that it has many connected or woven strands. In [[clothing]], a mesh is often defined as a loosely [[woven]] fabric that has a large number of closely-spaced holes, frequently used for modern sports [[jersey (clothing)|jersey]]s and other clothing.

==Types of mesh==
* A [[plastic]] mesh is extruded, [[oriented]], expanded or [[tubular]] Plastic mesh can be made from [[polypropylene]], [[polyethylene]], [[nylon]], [[PVC]] or [[PTFE]].
* A [[metal]] mesh can be [[weaving|woven]], welded, [[Expanded_metal|expanded]], photo-chemically etched or [[Electroforming|electroformed]] ([[screen filter]]) from steel or other metals.

==Uses of meshes==

* Meshes are often used to screen out unwanted things, such as insects. [[Window screen |Wire screens]] on [[window]]s and [[mosquito net]]ting can be considered as types of meshes. 
* Wire screens can be used to shield against [[radio frequency]] radiation, e.g. in [[microwave oven]]s and [[Faraday cage]]s. 
* On a larger scale, in terms of the spaces in between, [[chicken wire]] and [[chain-link fence]]s can also be considered a type of mesh. 
* Metal and nylon wire mesh filters are used in [[Water purification|water filtration]].
* Wire Mesh is used in guarding for secure areas and as protection in the form of [[Vandal]] Screens.
* Wire Mesh can be fabricated to produce Park Benches, [[Waste Baskets]] and other baskets for Material Handling.
* Wire Mesh is the separation media in Vibratory Screening Units.

==See also==
* [[Gauze]]

==External Links==

[http://www.gerarddaniel.com] '''Gerard Daniel Worldwide''' - Manufacturer and Distributor of Wire Mesh

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[[Category:Woven fabrics]]
[[Category:Net fabrics]]
[[Category:Filters]]

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