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Other usesRefimprove|date=December 2009wiktionary|mesh Mesh consists of semi-permeable barrier made of connected strands of metal , fiber , or other flexible/ductile material. Mesh is similar to spider web|web or Net (textile)|net in that it has many attached or woven strands.
Types of mesh
A plastic mesh is extruded, oriented , expanded or tubular . Plastic mesh can be made from polypropylene , polyethylene , nylon , PVC or PTFE .
A metal mesh can be weaving|woven , knitting|knitted , welded, Expanded metal|expanded , photo-chemically etched or Electroforming|electroformed ( screen filter ) from steel or other metal s.
In clothing , a mesh is often defined as a loosely woven or knitted fabric that has a large number of closely spaced holes, frequently used for modern sports jersey (clothing)|jersey s and other clothing.
A mesh skin graft is a skin patch that has been cut systematically to create a mesh. Meshing of skin grafts provides coverage of a greater surface area at the recipient site, and also allows for the egress of serous or sanguinous fluid. However, it results in a rather pebbled appearance upon healing that may ultimately look less aesthetically pleasing. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1295109-overview emedicine >Skin, Grafts Author: Benjamin C Wood. Coauthor(s): Christian N Kirman. Updated: Jan 29, 2010
Uses of meshes
Meshes are often used to screen out unwanted things, such as insects. Window screen|Wire screens on window s and mosquito net ting can be considered as types of meshes.
Wire screens can be used to shield against radio frequency radiation, e.g. in microwave oven s and Faraday cage s.
Metal and nylon wire mesh filters are used in Water purification|filtration
Wire mesh is used in guarding for secure areas and as protection in the form of Vandalism|vandal screens.
Wire mesh can be fabricated to produce park benches, waste basket s and other baskets for material handling.
A huge quantity of mesh is being used for screen printing work.
Surgical mesh is used to provide a reinforcing structure in surgical procedures like inguinal hernioplasty, and umbilical hernia repair.
Meshes are also used as drum heads in practice and electronic drum sets.
