A net, whether rigid or elastic, is a structure created by interweaving threads through weaving, knitting, or knotting, thereby forming meshes of varying sizes.
Rigid nets, typically made of high-tenacity synthetic fibers, are designed to lift or protect heavy loads in construction, or to secure heavy loads during transport (by land, sea, or air). They often serve as a safety measure when erected as a flexible barrier.
We often use them in our car trunks, in luggage or cargo compartments, and in many sports for goal nets.
Elastic nets conform to the shape of objects to hold them securely in place: storage bins, trunks, bags…