Midge netting
 

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Midge netting

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Seeing as this place is full of midge haters I thought I would ask for your insight.

Need a sew a screen for the van door to keep out flies, mozzies and most importantly midges seeing as we'll be in Scotland, Wales and Scandinavia.

Which netting is best?

Have seen some with 3000 holes/m², others with only 800.

Any recommendations on where to get this stuff?


 
Posted : 22/11/2022 9:38 am
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https://www.pennineoutdoor.co.uk/fabrics/mesh-fabric-and-insect-netting/p1h-insect-netting

I have the black version of this. Its good


 
Posted : 22/11/2022 9:42 am
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Cheers tj

What's it feel like? Plasticy or silky?


 
Posted : 22/11/2022 11:53 am
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like netting? neither really. Its more like material than a plastic net


 
Posted : 22/11/2022 12:01 pm
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That is the stuff eldest_oab has across both van doors. We applied velcro to mount and velcro down the middle for access.


 
Posted : 22/11/2022 12:22 pm
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@alpin When are you planning on heading up north? Not many midges up this way at the moment, but we do have a fair bit of snow.


 
Posted : 22/11/2022 1:36 pm
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No, no plans to be up there in these dark months. Likely to be up in Scandinavia in summer.

Sewing the screen now, but want a fabric that'll suffice not only in Italy/Spain, but also more northern latitudes...


 
Posted : 23/11/2022 10:52 am
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We applied velcro to mount and velcro down the middle for access.

Or you could use some magnetic tape. Easier in and out, less faff re-sticking.

Hadn't realised it's sold for this purpose. Why not. Makes sense.

Edit: big old messed up amazon link. just google magnetic tape!


 
Posted : 23/11/2022 11:03 am
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I've used magnetic tape and this midge netting which is quite rigid (check video at the link) to make fly screens.

The stuff TJ linked to is cheaper, but I couldn't see what the holes per sq inch was for that.


 
Posted : 23/11/2022 11:13 am

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