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Square / Plain Weave Wire Mesh
Square / Plain weave has its origins in braiding. With this weave, the material is interwoven. Each warp wire and each shute wire pass over one and under the next adjacent wire. Wires are crimped in the weaving operation. There are a number of ways of doing this, making the family of plain weaves extremely diverse with respect to appearance and structure.
There are a number of types of plain mesh characterized by different porosity ranges, combinations of opening sizes, and % open area; these include market grade wire mesh, tensile bolting cloth (also known as square mesh bolting cloth), and mill grade. Each has different properties that make them suitable for specific tasks. See information on each below. One of our wire mesh specialists can assist in determining the right mesh for your application.
Broadest Inventory in North America
| Available Materials | Composition |
|---|---|
| Low Carbon Steel | C1008 |
| Stainless Steel | 304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, 347, or 430 |
| Monel | 400 |
| Inconel | 600, or 601 |
| Nickel | 200 |
| Nichrome | 60% Nickel |
| Incoloy | 800 |
Gerard Daniel is a square weave wire mesh manufacturer, with over 70 years of wire mesh expertise. We have the broadest range of wire cloth in inventory in the United States, with 5,000 different types of wire mesh in stock from multiple stocking warehouses in North America. 3,000 to 4,000 types are available to cut to size for same-day shipping.
Most material in stock is 48” wide by hundreds of feet long; other sizes are available on request. We can slit rolls down to 1/4” usually within a few days. We also carry DFARS stock in standard stainless alloys. We can laser-cut in small quantities to any shape within a week depending on material availability, and we can stamp high volume custom shapes pending tooling lead time.
And if we don’t have exactly what you need, or you need a domestic source throughout your supply chain, we can weave custom wire mesh to your specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about square/plain weave wire mesh.
What is square or plain weave wire mesh?
Square weave wire mesh, also known as plain weave wire cloth, is woven by passing each warp wire alternately over and under each shute wire, creating uniform square openings. This classic weave pattern delivers excellent stability, consistent aperture size, and versatility for filtration, screening, and architectural applications.
What are the main types of square weave wire mesh?
Gerard Daniel offers several variations of plain weave mesh, including square plain mesh, square twilled mesh, market grade mesh, bolting cloth (tensile bolting cloth), and mill grade mesh. Each differs in wire diameter, mesh count, and open-area percentage to meet specific flow, strength, and precision needs.
What materials are available for square wire mesh?
Our square wire mesh is available in stainless steel (304, 304L, 316, 316L, 321, 347, 430), Monel®, Inconel®, Incoloy®, nickel, Aluminum, brass, bronze, and copper. We also carry low-carbon steel (C1008) and DFARS-compliant stainless alloys for government and aerospace applications.
What is the difference between plain and twilled square mesh?
In plain weave, each wire crosses over and under one wire at a time, providing stability and fine filtration control. In twilled weave, each wire passes over two and under two adjacent wires, producing a smoother surface and greater strength — ideal for applications under high mechanical stress.
What is market grade wire mesh used for?
Market grade square mesh is the most commonly used industrial wire cloth, offering a balanced combination of wire diameter and mesh count for general-purpose screening, sieving, and filtering in chemical, mining, food processing, and construction industries.
What is tensile bolting cloth or square mesh bolting cloth?
Tensile bolting cloth is a fine plain-weave mesh made from smaller wire diameters to achieve higher open area and precise particle control. It’s widely used in sifting, powder coating, and liquid filtration processes that require accurate separation.
What is mill grade square mesh?
Mill grade mesh bridges the gap between market grade and bolting cloth. It provides slightly higher open area for efficient separation, making it a preferred choice for dewatering, particle classification, and general screening operations.
What mesh sizes and openings are available?
We stock over 5,000 mesh types ranging from coarse openings (2 mesh) to fine meshes over 500 mesh. Most rolls are 48 inches wide and a hundred feet long, with custom widths, slit rolls, and laser-cut shapes available upon request.
What mesh sizes and open areas are available?
Typical mesh counts range from 1 to 4 mesh with open areas from 56% to 94%, but other sizes can be made to order. We can help you select the ideal configuration for your project’s airflow, strength, or visibility requirements.
Can Gerard Daniel manufacture custom square wire mesh?
Yes. If your specification isn’t in stock, we can weave custom mesh in any alloy, wire diameter, or mesh count to meet your filtration or architectural requirements. We also offer laser cutting, stamping, and slitting for made-to-order parts.
What quality standards does Gerard Daniel follow for wire mesh?
Every mesh roll is inspected for weave accuracy, wire diameter consistency, and open-area uniformity. As both a manufacturer and user of our own wire cloth in filtration and separation systems, we maintain strict quality control and repeatable performance standards across all mesh grades.
Quality second to none
Since we use millions of square feet of our own wire mesh in the filtration and separation products we provide, we know about good quality wire mesh. Whether we source your mesh or weave it ourselves, you can rest assured you’ll get the highest repeatable performance in the mesh from our warehouse.
Wire cloth with a mesh count the same in both directions. Plain Square Mesh is the most common weave with the same number and diameter of warp and shute wires woven in a simple over and under pattern. Creates maximum weaving stability and the same mesh count in both directions.
DETAILS
Mesh Count:
¾# to 508#
Open Area (Porosity):
11.7% - 87.8%
DATA SHEET
This cloth is woven with mesh counts equal in both directions, the same as in plain square mesh. However, in a square twilled weave, each warp wire and each shute wire pass successively over two and under the next adjacent pair of wires. With the twilled weave pattern, the warp wires are not as heavily deformed and physically stressed as in the case of the plain weave. The strength of this design is its suitability for applications that are subject to high levels of mechanical stress.
DETAILS
Mesh Count:
270# to 500#
Open Area (Porosity):
25% - 32.1%
DATA SHEET
These are the most commonly used sizes of industrial wire cloth. They represent the best balance of mesh count and wire diameter to create the most uniform weave. For a full list of all Plain Square mesh products.
DETAILS
Mesh Count:
2# - 400#
Open Area (Porosity):
30.3% - 76.4%
DATA SHEET
Square Mesh Bolting Cloth, also known as Tensile Bolting Cloth, is stainless steel mesh woven in plain weave construction using a small wire diameter to provide a high percentage open area.
DETAILS
Mesh Count:
16# - 230#
Open Area (Porosity):
44.5% - 73.3%
DATA SHEET
A wire mesh grade in between Market Grade and Tensile Bolting Cloth with slightly more open air. This type is typically used in separation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about square/plain weave wire mesh.
