Privacy fence netting is the fastest fix for an exposed fence, balcony or site perimeter — a knitted screen that zip-ties to the fence you already have. But the two complaints we hear from buyers who purchased elsewhere are always the same pair: “you can see straight through it” and “the first storm ripped it off the fence.” Both are spec failures, not product failures. This guide covers the three decisions that prevent them — GSM, color, and wind — then the edging that decides how it installs.
Privacy netting is sold on a screening percentage, but that number rides on fabric weight. Lighter mesh has more open area, and open area is what you can see through. Here is how our five standard weights behave on a real fence:
| GSM | Screening | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 130 gsm | ~85% | Windy sites, dust and visual softening rather than full privacy |
| 145–150 gsm | ~88% | Garden fences where breeze matters more than blackout |
| 180 gsm | 90%+ | The standard privacy weight — balconies, pools, tennis courts |
| 210 gsm | ~95% | Maximum screening for commercial perimeters and sites |
The counterintuitive part: maximum privacy is not always the right buy. A 95% screen is a near-solid sail, and every gust lands on the fence posts. If your fence is light chain-link or timber palings on 3-meter posts, 180 gsm is usually the smarter ceiling. If a screen you already own looks transparent, our guide on why privacy screens look see-through explains the density math.
We knit privacy netting in ten colors — beige, sand, black, green, dark green, gray, blue and tan among them — and color changes performance in two ways. Dark colors screen better to the eye: black and dark green absorb light and visually “disappear” against landscaping, while light colors catch the eye and can read as slightly more transparent at the same GSM. Light colors run cooler against south-facing fences and suit properties where a black wall of fabric would look industrial. For residential buyers, dark green is the default that offends nobody; for construction perimeters, black or blue reads as intentional rather than temporary.
A 90% privacy screen on a 2-meter fence adds real wind load to posts that were never engineered for it. Knitted HDPE mesh passes some air — that is its advantage over solid tarp — but at high screening rates the difference narrows. Three rules keep screens on fences:
For the full fixing method, our privacy screen installation guide covers tie spacing and the no-drill approach for rentals.
The eyelets and edge tape take every gram of the load, so this is the construction detail to inspect. We offer two: a 3 cm black webbing edge with aluminum or brass eyelets every 50 or 75 cm — the heavy-duty option for permanent fences and commercial sites — and a knitted reinforced edge with integral eyelets, which is more economical and perfectly adequate for gardens and seasonal use. If a listing doesn’t say what the edge is made of, assume it will be the first thing to tear.
Five minutes with a tape measure prevents the most common ordering error. Measure the fence’s post-to-post length in sections, not as one run — corners and gates break a run into panels, and a screen ordered to the total length never fits the real fence. For height, order the screen 5–10 cm shorter than the fence so the bottom edge clears the ground: fabric dragging on soil wicks moisture, collects debris, and rots the eyelets out first. On slopes, measure the longest point of each section. For chain-link, measure to the top rail, not above it. Send the section-by-section list rather than a total, and the rolls arrive cut to panels that actually hang flat.
Our privacy screen netting is knitted in our Changzhou factory and ships by the roll to distributors, fencing contractors and retailers:
| Material | 100% HDPE with UV stabilization, knitted tape + tape |
| Weight (GSM) | 130 / 145 / 150 / 180 / 210 gsm |
| Screening rate | 85–95% depending on weight |
| Standard sizes | 4’×25′, 4’×50′, 6’×20′, 6’×25′, 6’×50′, 8’×50′, 6’×150′ — custom on request |
| Colors | Beige, sand, black, green, dark green, gray, blue, tan and more |
| Edging | 3 cm webbing + aluminum/brass eyelets every 50–75 cm, or knitted reinforced edge with eyelets |
| Service life | 3–10 years under normal conditions |
| MOQ | 2 tons (trial orders available for new partners) |
| Lead time | 40 days / 40HQ · 60 days / 2×40HQ · 70 days / 3×40HQ |
| Payment | T/T 30% deposit + 70% balance, or 100% L/C at sight |
Send your fence length, height and color requirements via the contact page or WhatsApp and we will quote by the roll or by the container, with custom sizes and private-label packaging on request.
180 gsm for real privacy on most fences — 90%+ screening without turning the fence into a sail. Drop to 145–150 gsm on very exposed or lightly built fences; go 210 gsm only on solid posts and commercial perimeters.
Black and dark green. Dark colors absorb light and visually disappear against planting, and they read as less transparent than light colors at the same fabric weight.
The net rarely fails — the fence does. A 90%+ screen adds real wind load. Fix at every eyelet, don’t over-tension, and match the GSM to the fence’s strength, not just to the privacy you want.
Yes. Rolls from 4’×25′ to 6’×150′ are standard; width, length, GSM and color are all customizable, with private-label packaging available for retailers.
A hose and a soft brush. Knitted HDPE does not absorb water, so dirt sits on the surface — rinse it off once or twice a year and the screen looks new for most of its 3–10 year life. Avoid pressure washers at close range; they stretch the mesh at the eyelets.
Pick the GSM for the fence as much as for the privacy — 180 gsm is the sweet spot for most jobs, dark colors screen best, fix at every eyelet, and never under-spec the edging. Tell us your fence dimensions and we will spec the right privacy fence netting for it.
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