Durafine No-See-Um Mesh
On Outdoor Connection Tents, doors and windows are made as large as possible to ensure maximum ventilation and feature no-see-um mesh (a very fine mesh) to keep the smallest of bugs out. The quality of this mesh is therefore critical, as this mesh constitutes a ‘weak point’ in any tent.
What does Durafine do?
‘Dura’ as in Durable – the thread of the mesh must be strong. The large areas of windows and doors would be particularly vulnerable to damage if the thread is not strong. The mesh thread must also remain strong through time. The UV light causes the breakdown of any fabric over time. This particularly applies to mesh thread. Additives must be added in the manufacturing process to improve the resistance to UV degradation. Again, this costs ‘real’ money, so it is often neglected by many manufacturers because it is not a visible characteristic of the tent.
‘Fine’ refers to both the fineness of the mesh thread and the density (count) of the thread in the mesh. The best mesh will have densely packed, very fine threads so that midges, sandflies, and "no-see-ums" cannot get through the mesh.