Which is better for a treehouse?

The KNOTLESS 2-1/2" SQUARE NETTING. It has UV stabilizers, sealed edges and a 719 lbf mesh break, and it is sold by the square foot for area-based projects.

Which has the smaller mesh?

The 1/8" Knotless Polyester Netting, at 1 inch (25 mm) versus 2-1/2 inches (65 mm) for the square netting. The finer mesh blocks smaller gaps.

The KNOTLESS 2-1/2" SQUARE NETTING, at 719 lbf mesh break versus 100 lbs for the polyester netting. Its cord is also about three times thicker.

Is the polyester netting worth the higher price?

Only if you need the 1-inch mesh or the sewn webbing border. At $8.42 per linear foot at Duranets LLC as of November 6, 2026, it costs more per unit than the $3.45 per square foot square netting at Treehouse Supplies, and it has a much lower break strength.

Can either be used for fall protection?

The square netting is tested to ANSI A10.11 and certified EN1263-01 when used with a 6700 lb (30 kN) border rope. The polyester netting lists no fall-protection certification.

How much do I need to order?

The square netting has a 75 square foot minimum and is cut to order, so it cannot be returned once cut or shipped. The polyester netting is sold by the linear foot from a 96-inch wide roll.

Knotless 2-1/2" Square Netting vs 1/8" Knotless Polyester Netting

Buy the KNOTLESS 2-1/2" SQUARE NETTING for treehouse and play structures where you need a wide, strong, UV-stabilized net sold by area. Buy the 1/8" Knotless Polyester Netting when you need a finer 1-inch mesh with a sewn border, such as barrier or fall-protection panels. The square netting is $3.45 per square foot at Treehouse Supplies as of November 6, 2026; the polyester netting is $8.42 per linear foot at Duranets LLC as of November 6, 2026. They are priced on different units, so compare total cost for your finished panel, not the headline number.

Today the Knotless 2-1/2" Square Netting costs $4.97 less at its best price.

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