How to Make Cargo Netting

Cargo netting is an inexpensive tool that just about everyone can benefit from using. Cargo netting can be used to contain everything from sports equipment to storage crates. It can also be used in your home, in your garage, in your car or in a warehouse. If you have need for cargo netting and can’t find any pre-manufactured, then you can make it yourself using easy to find materials.

Things You'll Need

• Polyester rope
• Scissors

Instructions

1. Determine what size of mesh you want your cargo netting to have. To comply with child safety laws you will need to select a mesh size that is either less than four inches or larger than ten inches. Also determine the dimensions (length and width) of your cargo net.

2. Cut the horizontal strands for your cargo netting. If you want a cargo net that is six feet wide, then you will cut horizontal strands that are six feet long. To determine how many horizontal strands you will need you will divide the height of your cargo net by the size of your mesh and add one. For example, if you want a cargo net that is five feet tall and your mesh size is 10 inches, then you will divide 60 inches by ten for a total of six plus one for a total of seven. The extra strand will be used for the top of your net.

3. Calculate how many vertical strands you will need for your cargo net. Divide the length of your cargo net by your mesh size and add one. Then cut this many strands. The height of each strand will be equal to the height of your cargo net.

4. Lay out your cargo netting mesh on a flat surface. It will look like a grid. You will then secure each grid corner using your polyester cord. Use two square knots per corner. One knot will angle from the lower right quadrant to the upper left quadrant and the other will angle from the lower left quadrant to the upper right quadrant. This knot configuration will prevent the mesh from losing its shape.