Which is better for quail?

The Heavy Knotted Netting is the one sold for quail, with a 1-inch mesh and a seven to ten year outdoor life. The knotless polyester also has a 1-inch mesh but no stated lifespan.

Which lasts longer outdoors?

The knotted polyethylene is rated seven to ten years and is UV-stabilized. The knotless polyester has no stated lifespan and is not described as UV-stabilized.

Is the knotless netting worth the price?

At $8.42 per linear foot, a 25-foot length costs about $210.50, far less than a 25 x 150 ft roll if you only need a small area. You pay more per square foot but buy only what you use.

Which is easier to install?

The knotless netting has a sewn webbing border on all four sides, which gives a clean edge to fasten. Buyers of the knotted roll say it is a little hard to put up and wish it had a center line.

Can I get fire-retardant netting?

Only the knotless polyester offers a fire-retardant coating, as a custom option. The knotted polyethylene lists no coating options.

How much area does each cover?

The knotted roll covers 25 by 150 feet, or 3,750 square feet. The knotless netting is 96 inches wide, so each linear foot covers 8 square feet.

Heavy Knotted Netting 1" Mesh Roll vs 1/8" Knotless Polyester Netting

Buy the Heavy Knotted Netting roll if you need a large fixed enclosure for quail or bird protection and want one purchase that covers 25 by 150 feet. Buy the 1/8" Knotless Polyester Netting if you want to buy by the foot, need a softer knotless mesh, or want a fire-retardant or urethane coating. The knotted roll is a single bulk item with no listed price here; the knotless netting is $8.42 per linear foot at Duranets LLC as of November 6, 2026.

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