Forage Containment Wrapping
Net Wrap, Baler Twine, Silage Film & Hay Tarps
The Fine Twine Co. supplies net wrap, baler twine, silage film, hay tarps, and baler wire to farmers and ranchers across the central United States, anchored by our own American-made Great American Net Wrap. Straightforward pricing, guaranteed footage, and people who actually work the land.
Net Wrap
Net wrap is the industry standard for binding round bales, and using it improves baling efficiency by up to 35 percent while helping bales shed moisture. We proudly produce Great American Net Wrap, our signature American-made brand, built to the highest standards for all your baling needs.
Benefits of Net Wrap
- Less baler maintenance
- Retains nutrients
- Increases productivity
- Helps shed moisture
- Faster baling and more efficient operation
- UV stabilization
Sizes & Specifications
- Standard rolls: 64″ x 9,000′ and 67″ x 8,500′
- Extended lengths (XL) available, including over-the-edge coverage in 51″ and 67″ widths
- 130-meter end-of-roll warning stripe on every roll
- All industry-standard widths and lengths
Net Wrap vs. Twine: What the Research Shows
Over 5 to 12 months of outdoor storage, University of Wisconsin research found twine-wrapped bales lost about 11 percent of their weight while net-wrapped bales lost only 7 percent, about 4 percent more feed saved. Wrapping also cut harvest losses by roughly 1 percent.
The biggest savings is time: net wrap needs only a couple of turns of the bale versus 15, 20, or even 30 for twine, so you can make about 30 percent more bales per hour on less fuel and less wear.
Source: University of Wisconsin
Consider pairing your net wrap order with Fine Twine baler twine.
Baler Twine
We carry top-quality plastic and sisal baler twine with guaranteed footage, in a full range of knot and tensile strengths and colors. We recommend our Fine Twine Co. signature branded twine, and we also carry Bridon. All rolls are coreless and individually wrapped for packing stability and cleanliness.
Every roll of our twine is:
- Rot and mildew resistant
- UV stabilized
- Resistant to rodents and most acids
Baler Twine Specifications
Listed as knot strength / footage.
- 350 / 4,850′
- 440 / 4,600′
- High-density products in 500 to 700 knot strengths
- 170 / 9,600′
- 210 / 5,000′
- 210 / 6,500′
- Other knot and tensile strengths available. Call for details.
- 110 / 20,000′ Big Ball
- 110 / 20,000′ Big Ball Solar Degradable
- 150 / 20,000′
- High-visibility products available. Call for details.
Looking for another size? Just ask, we're happy to create a custom order. Request a custom size.
Silage Film
For the ultimate protection of fermented forage from moisture, insects, and UV, we recommend Sunfilm brand silage film in 20″ and 30″ widths. It wraps bales airtight and holds its seal through the storage season.
- Reduced storage and operational cost, no need for inside storage
- Excellent puncture, abrasion, and tear resistance outdoors
- Treated to resist UV degradation for up to one year
- Reflective white film reduces heat build-up to protect feed quality (black also available)
- Excellent cling wraps bales airtight for the full storage duration
- Prevents attack by bugs, mold, and harmful bacteria
Sunfilm silage wrap, stocked in reflective white and black, in 20″ and 30″ widths.
Hay Tarps
A quality hay tarp protects your stack from the elements, where you can otherwise lose up to 30 percent of a bale over time. Our tarps are made from tightly woven polyethylene (7.5 oz, 16 mils thick) with a Cam-lock Buckle Assembly and an all-in-one strapping system that makes covering a stack fast and simple.
Sizes in stock
- 14′ x 54′
- 25′ x 54′
- Round bale tarps: 30′ x 48′
How the Strapping Works
Unfold the tarp on top of the stack, throw the straps over the side, and fasten them to the twine of the bottom bale using the attached ‘J’ hooks. A simple pull on the Cam-Buckle secures it.
Why It Matters
Moisture gets into bales three ways: rainfall, snowmelt, and humidity. The top of the stack absorbs rain and snowmelt; the bottom wicks moisture from the ground. A tarp keeps the top of your stack dry.
Baler Wire
We offer boxed, black annealed baler wire in 100 lb coils of 14.5-gauge (6,500′) for use in square balers or general use around the farm.
Ready to order, or not sure which product fits your equipment? Call 866.999.1006 or email info@thefinetwineco.com.
Forage Wrapping FAQ
Specs, Sizes & Shipping
Our Great American Net Wrap comes in standard 64" x 9,000' and 67" x 8,500' rolls, with extended (XL) lengths and over-the-edge coverage available in 51" and 67" widths. Each roll includes a 130-meter end-of-roll warning stripe.
Big square: 350 / 4,850' and 440 / 4,600', with high-density 500 to 700 knot strengths. Small square: 170 / 9,600', 210 / 5,000', and 210 / 6,500'. Round bale: 110 / 20,000' Big Ball (standard and solar-degradable) and 150 / 20,000'. High-visibility and custom sizes are available; call for details.
For round bales, it is for most operations. University of Wisconsin research showed net-wrapped bales lost only about 7 percent of their weight in outdoor storage versus 11 percent for twine, and net wrap lets you bale roughly 30 percent faster because it takes only a couple of turns instead of 15 to 30.
Sunfilm silage film in 20" and 30" widths (reflective white or black), and hay tarps in 14' x 54', 25' x 54', and 30' x 48' round-bale sizes.
Yes. We deliver within our service areas and ship net wrap, twine, and supplies directly to farms and ranches beyond them. Call to discuss options and lead times for your area.
Have your baler make and model handy and we'll confirm exactly what fits. Send us a message or call 866.999.1006.