The
Netting
The
most important component in any batting cage is the netting
material used. That's why we only use
KVX200™ premium
netting. Compare the
quality.
KVX200™
is a
commercial polymer that is also used in bullet proof jackets. This material is
strong, lightweight, does not absorb water, and will not breakdown
in direct sunlight.
Nylon:
The traditional standby material for batting cages has always been
either knotted or knotless nylon netting.
For
indoor cages, nothing last longer than nylon.
Nylon
is produced in off white. Them the twine can be dyed to a variety of
colors.
Nylon's biggest drawback is that it readily absorbs water, so many
manufacturers treat the nylon with some sort of bonding agent.
Treating nylon with a bonding agent will reduce
nylon's tendency to soak up water, but it
doesn't stop
it entirely, and since the treatment is a coating, eventually this
coating will wear off, so the nylon can shrink, fade, and rot.
Polyethylene netting is gaining in popularity, mainly because it is
inexpensive. Polyethylene netting has drawbacks as well. It won't
absorb
water, but many types of polyethylene simply don't hold up well to
direct sunlight. This works well for indoor applications, but it may
not be practical over the long haul for outdoor use,
especially in warmer climates.

KVX200™ employs an
integral UV inhibitor. This means that the UV inhibitor is one
component that is already inside the polymeric blend that gets
extruded into individual fibers, and are then twisted or braided
into twine. Since the UV inhibitor is built right into Kevloy, this
assures that the the UV inhibitor doesn't wear off.
Finally,
KVX200™ employs a
unique carbon based black die, that adds to the UV stabilization
already inherent in the polymeric blend. This carbon die also helps
the net resist fading. After a year or two, nylon starts looking
brown, but KVX200™ continues to look good.
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