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- Facts About UV Rays -
   
      Sterling's superior net products are made from pure DuPont Nylon. Nylon has many benefits, including strength, durability and flexibility. However, as with all netting material, special care must be taken when nylon is exposed to direct sunlight.
    As seen in the illustrations below, white nylon absorbs the UV rays of the sun. Over time, this breaks down the nylon at the molecular level, seriously shortening the life of the net. The good news is that this can be prevented.
    When you order a net that is for outdoor use, Sterling can apply a variety of special treatment coatings to the net that will protect it from UV rays. The most effective treatment is our Black NetCoat. Black, which is the absence of color, blocks out 100% of UV rays, ensuring a long and healthy net life. As the color of the NetCoat treatment gets lighter, the UV protection factor decreases.
   
 
White nylon absorbs 100% of UV rays Treated black, eliminates 100% of UV rays
   
 
 
- Sterling NetCoat Treatment Options -
      Sterling's NetCoat is a special treatment developed by Texaco to protect nylon. This treatment will not rub off on baseballs or frames, equipment racks and the like. Once applied, it become permanently
   
 
Treatment Color Eliminates % UV rays
Black 100%
Forest Green 82%
Royal Blue 75%
Brown 50%
OSHA Orange 24%
OSHA Yellow 15%
White (Untreated) 0%
 
   
   
   
 
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