The purpose of the melt flow test is to determine that the quality of the HDPE used in the manufacture of shade nets is precise. Because this raw material contributes to the strength and...
The fabric undergoes a special process that makes it water-resistant. Knittex shade net receives a thin layer of HDPE over the netting that seals the underside of the fabric. The resu...
Are you ready for the school holidays? Grab your flip-flops, beachwear and sunglasses as you head outdoors, but don’t forget your gear! For camping or activities under the summer sky, ...
Whether you need to have protection from rain or cover your patio furniture from sun damage, you need a solution that can handle all kinds of weather challenges. Shade netting is a pract...
Arno Vlok, owner of the farm Welgevonden outside Riebeeck-Kasteel near Malmesbury, has great confidence in Knittex's nets that have been protecting his nectarine trees and vineyards from...
Arno Vlok grows table grapes and stone fruit in outside Riebeeck-Kasteel near Malmesbury in the Western Cape. For the past 23 years he has been relying on Knittex nets to provide protect...
One thing every farmer appreciates is to have a good relationship with his suppliers. Having a strong relationship means that you can reach them when you are in need, and that you can wo...
The hail cannon test was designed by Knittex's team of experts because no machine could test what they wanted to see: Can Knittex's nets survive the large, heavy hailstones falling at a ...
The burst test is designed to assess the permeability of the net. The higher the result, the more difficult it is to make a hole in the material, unless of course, you use sharp objects....
The Pull and Stretch test is designed to test the resistance and tensile strength of the net. This is done as follows: A set of samples is cut to test the material in the warp and weft (...
