It is available in stainless steel, steel, copper, brass, aluminum etc.

Stainless Steel Wire

Stainless steel is often used for both architectural and industrial applications. The vast number of specific types and grades of stainless steels can be manufactured as wire mesh to improve performance in corrosion resistance, formability, and aesthetics. Stainless steel is steel with the addition of chromium. The chromium produces an oxide layer at the surface that is known as the "Passive layer". This passive layer protects and prevents further corrosion. Other metals such as nickel, molybdenum, titanium, manganese are added throughout the many types of stainless steels.

Copper Wire

Copper wire is drawn bright and exhibits a shiny red color. Copper is rich in color and contrasts well when woven together with Stainless Steel. The natural color change does occur quickly and depending on the environmental conditions, the end color will vary. In general, under exterior conditions in the presence of salt, moisture, and sunlight, Copper will transition from bright to shades of brown, then grays, then finally a blue-green or gray green patina.

Brass Wire

Brass is an alloy that is made up of copper and zinc. Various brass alloys exist when the proportions of copper and zinc are changed. Anti-sparking characteristic makes this wire mesh raw material a good choice in and around sensitive combustible areas. Brass has a bright gold like appearance and is relatively resistant to tarnishing but will slowly turn to a greenish and brown color over time.

Plain Steel Wire

Plain Steel – "Mild", low carbon steel – typically contains 6% to 12% carbon content and is directly cold drawn from hot rolled rod. This material represents very good value and is widely used in applications where its weld-ability, strength, and economy make it a popular option.

Bare plain steel will rust when the necessary conditions exist. Plating or Powder coating are both options to finish this base material for interior applications.  A powder coated plain steel wire mesh will rust at the wire mesh intersections when used in an exterior application. Please consider a pre-galvanized wire mesh as a suitable alternative when a powder coated finish is desired in an exterior application.

Aluminum Wire

At only 1/3 the weight of steel, Aluminum has very adaptable qualities as a woven wire product. Aluminum wire mesh is highly resistant to atmospheric corrosion, reasonably priced, and it has a variety of surface treatment options that make it a good candidate for many applications. Aluminum is an excellent option for wire mesh when weight and corrosion resistance are primary concerns.