What is reverse Dutch weave and how is it different from plain Dutch weave?

Both are dense filter cloths that combine two wire diameters to form wedge-shaped pores. Plain Dutch weave puts coarse wires in the warp direction and packs fine shute wires against them. Reverse Dutch weave inverts that arrangement: fine warp wires pack densely over coarser shute wires, giving the cloth a smooth face on one side. Particles rest on that face and wash off under back-flush, which plain Dutch weave holds more stubbornly inside its pores.

When should I choose reverse Dutch weave instead of plain Dutch weave?

Our 304 plain Dutch weave family (SPU-WM-005) covers hydraulic, fuel and one-direction polymer filtration duties where micron-level retention matters more than cleanability. Choose this reverse Dutch weave family when the screen must be cleaned in place by back-flushing or scraping, such as back-flushable water and oil filter screens and centrifuge screens, where the smooth face sheds the filter cake and restores flow.

What micron range does this 20-325 mesh family cover?

Apertures run from 0.87 mm at 20 mesh down to 0.043 mm at 325 mesh, roughly 870 to 43 microns. Dutch weave cloth is specified by warp and shute wire diameters as well as mesh count, so send your target retention size and back-flush pressure and we will confirm the closest construction from the SKU table above.

Is this mesh suitable for back-flushable water and oil filter screens?

Yes. The smooth face of reverse Dutch weave is exactly what back-flushable filter elements need: contaminants collect on the surface rather than inside the pores, so a reverse flow pulse sweeps them away and the screen returns to near-clean pressure drop. Send your fluid type, operating temperature and back-flush pressure and our engineers will confirm the right mesh count.

Should I choose 304 or 316 for reverse Dutch weave mesh?

304 covers most water, oil and general process duties and is the lower-cost option. Upgrade to our 316 twill Dutch weave family (SPU-WM-006) when the mesh contacts chlorides, seawater or strong acids where pitting corrosion is a risk. Our engineers can advise on the right alloy and construction for your fluid once you share the chemistry.

What roll widths and sample options are available for this reverse Dutch weave mesh?

Standard looms produce 0.5 m, 1.0 m, 1.2 m and 1.5 m widths, with widths up to 2.0 m available for common mesh counts on a slightly extended lead time. Free 200 mm x 200 mm samples of standard specifications are dispatched within 1-2 days via DHL or FedEx for buyers with purchasing intent; custom specs carry only a nominal weaving setup fee.

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	Nominal Mesh Count	Std. Wire Dia. (mm)Std. Wire Dia. (inch / Gauge)	Aperture Size (mm)Aperture Size (inch)	Ref. Open Area	Est. Weight (kg/m²)Est. Weight (lb/ft²)	Micro Link
	20 Mesh	0.400 mm0.01570"	0.870 mm0.03430"	46.9%	1.60 kg/m²0.3300 lb/sq.ft

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Stainless Steel Reverse Dutch Weave Mesh

304 Stainless Steel · 20–325 mesh · Ø0.035–0.4 mm

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Typical Applications of 304 Reverse Dutch Weave Mesh

Reverse Dutch weave inverts the plain Dutch construction: fine warp wires pack densely over coarser shute wires, so the cloth presents a smooth face to the process fluid. Particles rest on that face instead of lodging inside wedge-shaped pores, which is why this family cleans up under back-flush and keeps a high flow rate between cleanings. Buyers specify it most often for back-flushable water and oil filter screens, centrifuge screens and polymer melt filtration.

High flow rate filtration
hydraulic systems
aviation fuel

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ASTM E2016-22 Reference Tolerances for 304 Reverse Dutch Weave

Reverse Dutch weave cloth is specified by warp and shute wire diameters as well as mesh count, so confirm which tolerance band in ASTM E2016-22 applies to your specification before ordering. This family's 20-325 mesh range spans the intermediate and fine bands; request actual measured values in the pre-shipment report.

Nominal Mesh Range	Max Wire Dia. Tolerance	Max Aperture Size Tolerance	Warp Tilt Deviation
1 to 50 Mesh	± 0.013 mm (0.0005 inch)	± 3% of nominal aperture	Tilt deviation ≤ 2°
51 to 200 Mesh	± 0.008 mm (0.0003 inch)	± 5% of nominal aperture	Tilt deviation ≤ 1.5°
201 to 400 Mesh	± 0.004 mm (0.00015 inch)	± 8% of nominal aperture	Tilt deviation ≤ 1°

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Official Standard Tolerance SKU Matrix

Typical Applications of 304 Reverse Dutch Weave Mesh

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