Mesh consists of semi-permeable barrier made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other

flexible/ductile material. Mesh is similar to web or net in that it has many attached or woven

strands.
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 woven, welded, expanded, photo-chemically etched or electroformed

(screen filter) from steel or other metals.
 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 jerseys and other clothing
Uses of meshes
 Meshes are often used to screen out unwanted things, such as insects. Wire screens on

windows and mosquito netting can be considered as types of meshes.
 Wire screens can be used to shield against radio frequency radiation, e.g. in microwave

ovens and Faraday cages.
 On a larger scale, in terms of the spaces in between, chicken wire and chain-link

fences can also be considered a type of mesh.
 Metal and nylon wire mesh filters are used in water filtration, and making of beverages

such as coffee.
 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 medium in vibratory screening units.
 Mesh is also used as pockets for Lacrosse sticks.
 A huge quantity of mesh is being used for Screen printing work.There various kind of

mesh count is used for different printing.