Net Wrap Guide

Two stacks of round bales wrapped and held in farm inventory -- the kind of season-long output where net wrap either earns its cost back or it does not.

Is Net Wrap Worth It? The Real Cost vs. Time Br...

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 3, 2026 · ~8 min read Net wrap costs more per bale than twine, and there's no getting...

Round hay bales stored outdoors across an open ranch meadow -- the kind of uncovered outdoor storage where the right tarp pays for itself in saved dry matter.

Hay Bale Tarp Selection Guide: Sizing, Brands, ...

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 3, 2026 · ~8 min read Net wrap sheds weather off the round of the bale, but it...

A round baler running in a hay field -- baling at the right moisture is what keeps net-wrapped bales tight and stable in storage.

Baling Moisture for Net-Wrapped Bales: How Dry?

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 3, 2026 · ~8 min read Quick answer: For dry round bales you'll net-wrap and stack, aim for...

A round baler running in a hay field -- timing the net-wrap cycle at the end of the windrow keeps the last bale as tight and well-wrapped as the first.

How to Delay Net Wrap at the End of a Windrow (...

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 2, 2026 · ~8 min read Quick answer: To finish a windrow in one bale, either (1) use...

Round bales wrapped in white net wrap with the hexagonal mesh clearly visible -- clean, even wrap tension is what lets the net peel off in one sheet at feeding.

How to Make Net Wrap Peel Off Easier: Roll Widt...

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 2, 2026 · ~9 min read Quick answer: To make net wrap peel off easier, run one size...

Round hay bales stacked in long rows in a Colorado field -- organized stacking keeps dry-matter loss low and the bales accessible through winter feeding.

How to Stack Net-Wrapped Round Bales in a Barn:...

By the XES Netting team — bale net-wrap manufacturer · Updated June 2, 2026 · ~8 min read Quick answer: For net-wrapped dry-hay bales in a barn, stacking on end...