Difference between 0.67 and 0.9 Noseeum Mesh?

There’s not alot of difference between the two other than weight. Both fabrics have excellent durability and can easily be sewn.. There is a stretch profile for either, but both can be sewn without the need for a stitch backer. The stretch will come into play more on rounded cuts like installing a rainbow zipper on a mesh wall.  The .67 is the current trend for manufacturers, it was the .9 a few years ago. The .67 does have a softer feel and is a much better option when incorporated it into clothing. Can’t go wrong with either choice, but I tend to lean toward the .67 option on my projects. You can use a straight stitch when sewing with a medium length of 2.5mm to 3mm.

For another source, Dutchware Gear also has the .67,  in-stock, called their Nano NoseeUm.

https://dutchwaregear.com/product/nano-noseeum/

Questoutfitters also carries a .65 noseeun ultralight mesh. $2.95 per yard. The 0,9 is way bulkier than the .67.

https://www.questoutfitters.com/mesh_fabrics.htm#NO-SEE-UM%20MESH0

Thank you so much for the detail in the difference, too. I wondered if my question was a bit too specific.

I have an order going in at Quest as well, for the spreader bars, so that works really well I can still save some shipping! :)

Don’t forget about the NS50 offered by Ripstop by the Roll. 0.50 oz/sq yd. I have some that I use to drape over myself when it’s buggy. It’s been plenty durable, and has a nice hand too. I just read that they have a version 2 now which is stiffer and less stretchy, so probably more comparable to other noseeum.

Thank you Erik! To be candid I totally disregarded the .5oz because I didn’t think it would be durable enough, so that’s good to know. I’m not obsessive about weight, but if I’m making it myself and it’s literally less than a $5 difference on the whole project I’ll do it. ;)

Do you know if the .5oz significantly less durable than the .67 or .9? I can take the extra ounce in weight penalty if it’ll last several seasons longer. All the same, I am pretty easy on my gear.

Follow-up: I went with the .65 from Quest, it’s much cheaper than the .5 from RBTR, even with shipping, lighter than the .9 I was considering, more durable than the .5 I was considering, and only imperceptibly heavier from my perspective.

Got all my materials except the Ruta Locura carbon spreaders. I have some time to pick them up though. it’s either them or aluminum once.

Thank you guys for your help! :)

I agree with Erik G about the 0.5 noseeum. Definitely consider it in the future. I’ve used the newer stuff, and it’s definitely more stiff than the 0.67, and feels just as strong. It’s MUCH easier to sew, since it’s not as stretchy. The only thing stopping me from using it for ALL of my stuff is it being twice the price! I’ve never made anything large with it, but  I’ve made several ridgeline organizers for hammocks, and they’re all still going strong.

Before thinking there was much difference in noseeum netting, was plagued with holes and tears.  Since the inner tent doors are sewn into the tent structure, it is a real bear to replace them.  Carry a tiny bugnet repair kit, but don’t bother with repairs when hiking in late summer, which is my favorite season.

But like the OP, I’d now like to go back and figure out what netting is best.  The first thought was that nylon was best, because stronger and I’d be free from the holss, but then wondered if it would sag when moist like the fabrics do.  With the fabrics, there comes a weight penalty for using polyester to avoid the sagging and soaking.

Are the issues the same with netting?  If the nylon netting does not sag, I’d go for it over polyester due to the lighter weight.  Do note that with meshes for chairs and such, the nylon has never seemed to have sag issues.  In fact in shines, because I can sit on a nylon mesh chair seat in or after rain and not be bothered; whereas with a solid fabric ….

So am wondering if anyone can comment about possible sagging issues with nylon bugnet in tents, particularly when tautness is desired, as on an inner tent bugdoor, or an inner ceiling, although I’ve mostly ruled out netting for inner ceilings.  If the nylon has been an issue with sagging or soaking, would forsake it for a little heavier polyester, that would not sag, or absorb water that could blow in when coming or going into the tent during a rainstorm.  Thanks.