Welded Hardware and Industrial cloth holds its shape better when cut because the weld holds the wires in place. For a given size, woven wire mesh is usually more flexible.

Pre-galvanized wire mesh is the most economical but is more prone to corrosion because the galvanized surface is burned off where the wires are welded. However, pre-galvanized is more attractive in appearance than hot-dipped.

Hardware and Industrial cloth is not recommended for animal cages because the galvanizing is toxic if ingested.