Our hay net is a premium product, carefully manufactured to be strong and durable. Its softness and knotless construction help prevent irritation of horses’ gums.
Despite the care taken during manufacturing, the net is a textile product that may be damaged during installation or use. From the moment you receive it new and in perfect condition, no claims can be accepted.
Net properties: High Resistance Polypropylene (HRPP), knotless braided, multifilament, very flexible and very soft. Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I certified, recyclable, UV-treated. Premium range, EU manufacturing.
Choosing mesh size according to net shape:
- Switching to a smaller mesh size may cause frustration for some horses
- With the same mesh size, hay distribution differs between a bag-shaped net and a round bale net. All the following parameters should be considered when choosing a net. In a bag-shaped net, hay is generally loose. In a round bale net, hay is compressed. Hay may also be more or less compact, with short or long strands.
What can weaken the net:
- Pulling too quickly on agricultural twine or the closing rope can cause friction and break the meshes
- Putting the net under tension (when hanging or filling it)
- Equines with sharp incisors
- Placing the net directly on the ground
- Rough wall supports or sharp carabiners
- Frost: it is best to protect the round bale net with a tarp at night if possible
- Visits from foxes, wild boars, rabbits/hares and rodents that can create holes in the net
- After placing the hay bale in the net, be careful not to cut the net when cutting the twine or agricultural netting… This is a common cause of holes
Precautions for use:
- If this is the first time you are using a hay net and your equine is not accustomed to it, frustration may occur. Loosen the hay by pulling tufts through the meshes and leave some loose hay next to the net.
- For shod horses, do not place the net on the ground or too close to it.
- Handle agricultural twine and closing ropes gently to avoid friction and cutting the net meshes.
- Do not fully tension the net. If it is a bag, tension it at the four reinforced corners while leaving some slack.
- To maintain the flexibility of your net, follow the washing instructions provided on the back.
- It will regain its freshness for your great satisfaction ☺
- Our nets are suitable for use in purifiers. WARNING: some purifiers may shrink the nets.
- The 30x30 mesh net is very heavy and may twist; simply adjust it during installation.
- The 100x100 mesh net must be used with a container with a closed base (rack, feeder, box, palox, etc.) to prevent the equine from getting its hoof caught in a mesh.
What to do in case of holes?
If you notice a weakened or cut mesh, it must be sewn quickly to prevent the hole from enlarging:
- Sew the meshes together. Here is the link to the tutorial video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQNEIuFzZ0w
- If the hole is large, please provide its dimensions and we can send you a small piece of net for repair.
- The needle used for repair may not penetrate the net if pushed directly into the center of the junction between two meshes, where tension is highest. There is a high risk of it breaking.
Hay Net Washing
The quality and flexibility of your hay net may be affected by external factors such as horse saliva and/or prolonged exposure to weather and dirt. We therefore recommend regular washing.
You have several washing options while preserving quality:
- Rinse with a garden hose
- Wash at home in a washing machine or at a laundromat: maximum temperature 90°
- Add a natural washing product to the drum: sodium bicarbonate and/or Saint Marc detergent (for a sock-style net, use the equivalent of 2 espresso cups)
- Add a natural softener to the softener compartment: white vinegar (for a sock-style net, use the equivalent of 2 espresso cups)
- Soak for several hours in a bathtub or large container
- Add a natural washing product to the container: sodium bicarbonate (for a sock-style net, use the equivalent of 2 small espresso cups)
- Add a natural softener to the container: white vinegar (for a sock-style net, use the equivalent of 2 small espresso cups)
Once the net is dry, smell it. If you find that it has not fully relaxed and a hay odor remains, you can wash it again.
We remain at your disposal for any additional information. Thank you for your trust!
The Mansas team
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