Fishing Net Materials
•Fibre:
Core material which is used to make
yarns for fishing nets.
•Desired Characteristics of Fibre 9High breaking treshold
9Elasticity 9Flexibility
9Resistance to corrosion and abrasion 9non‐deformity
9Resistance to acids, alkalis and oils 9Proper specific gravity
9Resistance against water currents 9Economy
•Classification of fibres
¾According to the material:
Natural fibres 9Plant fibres 9Animal fibres 9Mineral fibres
Synthetic fibres
¾According to the physical structure
Spun fibres
Filament fibres
Staple fibres