A mesh is similar to fabric or a web in that it has many connected or weaved pieces. 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. The mesh pattern is often seen as a metaphor for the interconnectedness of all events in one's life, no matter how parallel or perpendicular they may be.
Types of mesh
- A plastic mesh is extruded, oriented, expanded or tubular made from polypropylene, polyethylene, nylon, PVC or PTFE.
- A metal mesh is woven, expanded, photo-chemically etched or electroformed (screen filter) from steel or other metals.
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.
