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material for mesh bag

Discussion in 'Winemaking Forum' started by safronsue, Aug 4, 2011.

 

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    safronsue

    Member

    Posted Aug 4, 2011
    hi, first post but been reading and learning on here for a while, so thanks.

    I'm interested in using the mesh bag method preparing fruit and would like to make my own with draw strings. What material would be most suitable? Mosquito netting, muslin, or plain cotton?
     
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    Clann

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 4, 2011
    Voile material ia what people use to make mesh bags for BIAB beermaking. If you have access to a hardware store you might look and see if they have 5 gallon paint strainer bags. It is what I use for most of my fruit wines.:mug:
     
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    safronsue

    Member

    Posted Aug 4, 2011
    arrr, curtains. thanks
     
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    RobWalker

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 4, 2011
    Tights work too if you're desperate. Or panty ho's as the americans call them, that name makes me laugh.
     
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    Foomoochoo

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 5, 2011
    I use nylon bags now but in the day, the wife woul dmake me bags out of muslin and bed sheets. They worked pretty well and I had less gross lees than I do with the nylon bags. Just make sure the linen/muslin is clean with no dies. A bed sheet works well imo. Very easy to sew as well.
     
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    smyrnaquince

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 7, 2011
    "Panty Hose" as in hosiery attached to panties.
     
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    Beezy

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 7, 2011
    It makes us laugh too that's why we prefer it.
     
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    safronsue

    Member

    Posted Aug 8, 2011
    i've made my bags and am ready to rock n roll...just waiting on yeast etc in the post. thanks for your input!
     
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