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Tubular netting for fruit and vegetables

Net packaging that holds produce without enclosing it: it ventilates, shows the product and is one of the most economical formats per kilo packed.

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Tubular netting is net packaging that holds fruit or vegetables without sealing them in. Its open structure is what makes it useful: produce keeps respiring after harvest and gives off heat and moisture, and in a closed pack that moisture ends up as condensation and mould. Netting prevents this by design, lets the shopper see the produce and costs very little per unit packed.

We work with two families. Plastic netting, made of polyethylene, offers high strength with a soft finish and is made in two ways: extruded, as a continuous tube, light and very fast on the machine; or raschel, knitted from interlaced threads, stronger and more elastic for heavy formats. Compostable netting is made from cellulose and is composted at the end of its life: it is the option for organic lines and markets with restrictions on plastic, and we keep it in stock in the usual formats.

The format is chosen according to the packing system, not the produce. Tubular reels feed the netting machine and give the lowest cost per unit with minimal trimming. Pre-cut bags, with or without drawstring, are filled and closed by hand with no investment. Rolls for manual cutting are the middle ground when pack size changes often. The MEN110 and REK 140 netting machines work with both knitted and extruded netting.

The width depends on the diameter of the produce and the weight of the final pack, and colour is not just about looks: it affects how the fruit is perceived on the shelf. For citrus and for potatoes and onions we have dedicated pages with the criteria for each case. Netting can be custom printed with your brand, subject to a minimum production quantity, and the closure can carry a tie label or identification label.

We keep the most popular formats and colours in stock, with delivery in 24-72 hours; special widths, specific colours or printing are made to order. At Fontanet Group, from Fraga (Huesca) and with a team of more than 30 years in the sector, we send you a sample to try on your produce; calibre, width and lead time are confirmed with our sales team.

Advantages

Ventilation. Produce can breathe and condensation in the pack is avoided.
Visible produce. Shoppers and quality control see the produce without opening the pack.
Cost per kilo. One of the most economical packs in the fruit and vegetable sector.
Plastic or compostable. Strong polyethylene or compostable cellulose for organic lines.
Three formats. Reels for netting machines, pre-cut bags or rolls for manual cutting.

Specifications

Feature	Detail
Types	Extruded, raschel (knitted) and compostable
Material	Polyethylene or, for compostable, cellulose
Formats	Tubular reel, pre-cut bag and roll for manual cutting
Colours	The usual range in the sector, including two-tone
Width and calibre	Depending on produce diameter and pack weight: ask
Printing	Custom printed with brand, subject to a minimum quantity
Compatible machines	Netting machines for knitted and extruded netting (MEN110, REK 140…)
Availability	Usual formats in stock, delivery in 24-72 h
End of life	Recyclable in the PE stream; compostable in its cellulose version

Available widths, calibres and colours are confirmed with the sales team, as are the minimum quantity and lead time for printed netting.

Which sectors is it for?

Fruit and vegetable packhouses
Citrus growers
Potatoes, onions and garlic
Organic lines
Direct sales and markets
Aquaculture

Interested?

Call us on 974 47 35 06 or message us on WhatsApp at 649 943 962.

Frequently asked questions

Extruded or raschel netting?

Extruded netting is light, economical and very fast on a netting machine, ideal for consumer formats. Knitted raschel netting is stronger, stretches more and copes better with heavy bags and intensive handling.

Do you have compostable netting?

Yes, made from cellulose, with the usual formats in stock and the rest made to order. Ask for a sample and we will send you the technical data sheet for the specific format.

Can I request samples before buying?

Yes, and we recommend it: it is the only way to check calibre, colour and hold on your own fruit. Tell us the produce, format and colour and we will send them to you.

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