A net which comprises an expanded area-bonded non-woven fabric, and method of preparation. The net has a mesh perimeter in the range 1/8 to 12 inches, tear strength of from 5 to 20 lb. per inch per lb. per square yard of net. The process comprises forming numerous, discontinuous parallel and overlapping slits, having lengths from 1/16 to 6 inches in area-bonded non-woven fabric, and then stretching the slit fabric in a direction transverse to the slits to form a net, and preferably heat treating the net.

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Section D — Textiles; paper

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428/131428/290428/296428/255428/288428/136428/137281/6428/373428/297428/134

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