Cat Protection in Germany: The 5 Best-Known Providers at a Glance
By BOY Cat Nets Editorial Team ·
Cat protection nets secure balconies, terraces, windows, and outdoor enclosures so that cats can neither fall nor escape. The German market offers numerous providers - but they differ considerably in terms of product depth, material selection, and degree of specialization.
The Most Important Points at a Glance
- The German cat protection market is served by five providers - from broad pet supply brands to decades-old specialists.
- Choosing the right provider depends not only on price, but on product depth, custom sizing, installation expertise, and available system accessories.
- Whether and where technical values such as tear resistance figures are accessible varies from provider to provider - this comparison refers exclusively to the respective websites (as of May 2026).
- BOY is the only provider in this website comparison to clearly name its place of manufacture: European production with continuous quality control.
- Of the five providers compared, BOY is the only one to combine on its website: over 50 years of experience, six net variants, individual custom sizing, and an overclimb guard as a complete system accessory.
Anyone searching "cat net" online quickly encounters a handful of brand names - and faces the question: which provider is really the right one for my situation? Price, product range, and scope of delivery vary considerably. This article presents the five best-known providers on the German market in a factual manner and identifies what each offering delivers - and where its respective limits lie. All information refers to the publicly accessible websites of the providers (as of May 2026); individual details - such as technical values - may also be available through other channels such as product packaging, data sheets, or on request.
The 5 Best-Known Cat Protection Net Providers in Germany
1. BOY Cat Nets
BOY has been specializing exclusively in cat nets for over 50 years and manufactures all products in Europe. The range comprises six net variants - from nearly invisible monofilament yarn to the Extreme line with 100 kg tear resistance per strand - as well as a complete, modularly structured installation system of telescopic poles, tension poles, clamps, and fastening cords. Every net is individually custom-made to the customer's specifications: length, height, mesh size, and yarn type are determined according to customer requirements.
The installation system also includes a stainless steel overclimb guard, developed as an integrated system accessory for BOY's own telescopic pole. BOY has deliberately set the angle at approximately 115° inward - the design goal being to offer the cat as little horizontal support surface as possible during a climbing attempt. Stainless steel requires no protective coating and remains dimensionally stable even after years of continuous outdoor use in wind and rain.
Additional features: fully documented tear resistance values for every net variant on the website, non-toxic UV-impregnated yarn, double-knotted meshes, phone consultation, and step-by-step installation videos for various scenarios. BOY is the only provider in this comparison to clearly name its place of manufacture on its website.
Strengths: Greatest product depth, 6 net variants, individual custom sizing, stainless steel overclimb guard as system accessory, tear resistance values documented on the website, 50+ years of experience, European manufacturing, telescopic poles for drill-free balcony installation.
Limitations: Nets and accessories are ordered separately - buyers looking for a simple all-in-one kit need to spend a little more time on product selection.
2. Trixie
Trixie has been on the market since 1974 and offers a broad range of pet supplies. Cat nets are available at Fressnapf, Dehner, Zooplus, Otto, and virtually every other pet retailer. Trixie offers two net variants: a standard PE net and a wire-reinforced net, both in fixed ready-made sizes and including simple mounting material.
The offering is designed for standard situations: one mesh size is available (3×3 cm), custom sizing is not offered, and specialized mounting accessories and an overclimb guard are not in the range (as of May 2026). Tear resistance values are not published on the Trixie website; such information may be available on product packaging or in manufacturer documents. Trixie provides no information about the origin of its nets on its website.
Strengths: Maximum availability in retail stores, strong brand recognition, simple handling, low entry price.
Limitations: Only 2 net variants, only one mesh size, no custom sizing, tear resistance values not published on the website, no specialized mounting accessories, no overclimb guard in the range, no origin information for the nets on the website.
3. Schutznetze24
Schutznetze24 is a safety net manufacturer with a broad range that includes, alongside construction products (scaffolding nets, debris nets, catch nets), cat protection nets. The nets are available in three versions (Standard, with edging, Extra Strong with 2.3 mm yarn), can be cut to measure, and are available in black and white. The company has numerous customer reviews.
In the area of cat protection, the offering is limited to the net itself: one mesh size is available (30 mm), and a cat-specific installation system, telescopic poles for drill-free balcony mounting, and phone cat protection consultation are not listed on the website (as of May 2026). Tear resistance values are not published on the website; such information may be available in product documentation. No information about the origin of the nets is provided on the website. For custom orders, the company lists delivery times of 13-24 working days on its website.
Strengths: Custom sizing per m², several yarn thicknesses, many customer reviews, long-standing experience in net manufacturing.
Limitations: Only one mesh size, tear resistance values not published on the website, no cat-specific mounting accessories listed on the website, no overclimb guard in the range, no telescopic poles, no origin information on the website.
4. Katzennetz.de (Original Kramer's)
Katzennetz.de has been specializing exclusively in cat protection for several decades. The range includes standard, stainless steel, and transparent nets, as well as accessories such as telescopic poles, clamps, and tension cords. Phone consultation is available and appreciated by long-standing customers.
Technical values such as tear resistance or knot structure are not communicated on the website; such information may be available on request or through product documentation. Installation videos and a mesh size guide are not present on the website. Katzennetz.de provides no information about the origin of its nets on its website. An overclimb guard is not listed in the range on the website (as of May 2026).
Strengths: Long-standing experience in cat protection, exclusively cat-focused, broad range of accessories, personal consultation, recommended by breeders.
Limitations: Technical values (tear resistance, knot structure) not published on the website, no installation videos, no overclimb guard listed in the range on the website, no origin information for the nets on the website.
5. Katzennetze.net
Katzennetze.net is a DIY-oriented provider that explicitly addresses cat owners who want to install their own balcony protection. The range includes custom nets, cat balconies, and an overclimb guard - including a double variant for particularly agile breeds. According to the website, individual custom nets are dispatched within 1-2 days.
The overclimb guard from katzennetze.net is made of hot-rolled flat steel with powder coating and an angle of 125°. It is designed as a universal retrofit accessory and is attached subsequently to existing posts or poles. BOY developed its overclimb guard as an integrated system accessory for its own telescopic pole, with an angle of 115°. Both solutions pursue the same goal - preventing cats from climbing over - and differ in their installation concept (system integration vs. retrofit) and material (stainless steel vs. powder-coated flat steel). Katzennetze.net provides no information about the origin of its nets on its website. Tear resistance values are not published on the website; such information may be available through other channels.
Strengths: DIY-friendly presentation, short delivery times according to website information, overclimb guard available (including double variant), custom sizing, cat balconies in the range.
Limitations: Overclimb guard as a retrofit solution without system integration, no telescopic poles for drill-free balcony mounting, tear resistance values not published on the website, no origin information for the nets on the website.
The 5 Providers in Direct Comparison
All information is based exclusively on the publicly accessible websites of the respective providers (as of May 2026). Information may also be available through other channels - e.g. product packaging, data sheets, or on request.
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| Criterion | BOY | Trixie | Schutznetze24 | Katzennetz.de | Katzennetze.net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialization | Exclusively cat nets | Broad pet supply range | Safety nets incl. cat nets | Exclusively cat protection | Cat protection, DIY-oriented |
| Experience | 50+ years | 50+ years (overall brand) | Not stated on website | Several decades | Not stated on website |
| Net variants | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | Several |
| Custom sizing | Yes - fully custom | No | Yes - per m² | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh size options | Multiple options | 30 mm only | 30 mm only | Multiple | Multiple |
| Tear resistance on website | Yes - fully documented | Not published on website | Not published on website | Not published on website | Not published on website |
| Overclimb guard | Stainless steel, 115°, system accessory | Not in range (as of May 2026) | Not in range (as of May 2026) | Not listed on website (as of May 2026) | Flat steel powder-coated, 125°, retrofit |
| Telescopic poles | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Consultation | Phone + videos | No | No | Phone | No |
| Origin stated on website | European manufacturing | No information | No information | No information | No information |
| Delivery time (custom) | A few working days | Immediate (standard size) | 13–24 working days | 2–4 days | 1–2 days |
What This Comparison Shows
Each provider on this list has its place - but for different buyer profiles. Trixie stands for maximum availability in retail stores and a familiar brand name. Schutznetze24 brings long-standing experience in net manufacturing and broad market presence. Katzennetz.de specializes in cat protection and offers personal consultation. Katzennetze.net addresses DIY-minded buyers with short delivery times and an overclimb guard in its range.
Of the five providers examined in this comparison, BOY is the only one to list all of the following features simultaneously on its website: individual custom sizing, six material variants, fully documented tear resistance values, a modular installation system with telescopic poles, phone consultation, installation videos for various scenarios, European manufacturing, and a stainless steel overclimb guard as a fully integrated system accessory.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which provider is the right one for me?
That depends on your specific situation. Anyone who needs individual dimensions, a specific mesh size, extended mounting accessories, or an overclimb guard should specifically look for providers that carry these features in their range and document them technically on their website. BOY offers all of these options and provides phone consultation for selection.
Do all providers offer custom sizing?
No. Trixie offers exclusively fixed ready-made sizes. BOY, Schutznetze24, katzennetz.de, and katzennetze.net manufacture to measure - but with differing levels of flexibility. BOY allows free combination of length, height, mesh size, and net type in a single order.
Which providers have an overclimb guard in their range?
Among the five providers compared, BOY and katzennetze.net list an overclimb guard on their website (as of May 2026). BOY uses stainless steel as an integrated system accessory for its own telescopic pole (115°); katzennetze.net offers a flat steel overclimb guard as a universal retrofit solution (125°), also in a double variant. Trixie, Schutznetze24, and katzennetz.de do not list a corresponding accessory on their respective websites.
What does it mean that BOY publishes tear resistance values on its website?
BOY documents the tear resistance value per strand on its website for every net variant - from approximately 30 kg for the Standard net to 100 kg for the Extreme net. These figures enable an informed purchase decision based on the cat's temperament and size. For the other providers in this comparison, such values are not published on their websites; they may be available through other channels - e.g. product packaging or on request.
What does European manufacturing mean at BOY?
BOY manufactures all nets in Europe with continuous quality control. The yarn is non-toxic and UV-impregnated, and all meshes are double-knotted. Of the five providers examined in this comparison, BOY is the only one to name its place of manufacture on its website.
