By BOY Cat Nets Editorial Team ·
Cat safety nets secure balconies, terraces, windows, and outdoor enclosures so that cats cannot fall or escape. The German market offers numerous providers – but product range depth, material selection, and degree of specialization vary significantly.
Key Takeaways
- The German cat safety net market is dominated by five providers – ranging from broad pet supply brands to decades-old specialists.
- Choosing the right provider depends not only on price but also on product range depth, custom manufacturing, installation expertise, and available system accessories.
- Whether and where technical specifications like tensile strength values are viewable differs 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 that clearly states its manufacturing location: European production with continuous quality control.
- Of the five providers compared, BOY is the only one on its website to combine: over 50 years of experience, six net variants, individual custom manufacturing, and an anti-climb protection as a complete system accessory.
Those who Google "cat net" will quickly find a handful of brand names – and face the question: Which provider is truly right for my situation? Price, product range, and scope of delivery vary widely. This article objectively presents the five best-known providers in the German market and specifies what each offer provides – and where their respective limitations lie. All information refers to the publicly accessible websites of the providers (as of May 2026); individual information – such as technical specifications – may also be available through other channels such as product packaging, data sheets, or upon request.
The 5 Best-Known Providers of Cat Safety Nets in Germany
1. BOY Cat Nets
For over 50 years, BOY has specialized exclusively in cat nets and manufactures all products in Europe. The product range includes six net variants – from virtually invisible monofilament yarn to the extreme line with 100 kg tensile strength per thread – as well as a complete, modular assembly system consisting of telescopic poles, tensioning poles, clamps, and fastening ropes. Each net is custom-made: length, height, mesh size, and yarn type are determined according to customer specifications.
The assembly system also includes a stainless steel anti-climb protection, developed as an integrated system accessory for its own telescopic pole. BOY deliberately designed the angle at approx. 115° inwards – the design goal: to offer the cat as little horizontal contact surface as possible when attempting to climb. Stainless steel requires no protective coating and remains dimensionally stable even after years of continuous use in wind and rain.
Further features: fully documented tensile strength values for each net variant on the website, non-toxic UV-impregnated yarn, double-knotted meshes, telephone expert advice, and step-by-step installation videos for various scenarios. As the only provider in this comparison, BOY clearly states its manufacturing location on its website.
Strengths: Greatest product range depth, 6 net variants, individual custom manufacturing, stainless steel anti-climb protection as system accessory, tensile strength 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 – those looking for a simple complete package need to put a little more effort into product selection.
2. Trixie
Trixie has been on the market since 1974 and offers a wide range of pet supplies. Cat nets are available at Fressnapf, Dehner, Zooplus, Otto, and almost every other pet specialty store. 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 offer is designed for standard situations: only one mesh size is available (3x3 cm), custom manufacturing is not offered, specialized mounting accessories and anti-climb protection are not in the product range (as of May 2026). Tensile strength values are not published on the Trixie website; such information may be available on product packaging or in manufacturer documents. Trixie provides no information on the origin of the nets on its website.
Strengths: Maximum availability in retail stores, strong brand awareness, easy handling, inexpensive entry price.
Limitations: Only 2 net variants, only one mesh size, no custom manufacturing, tensile strength values not published on the website, no specialized mounting accessories, no anti-climb protection in the product range, no information on the origin of the nets on the website.
3. Schutznetze24
Schutznetze24 is a safety net manufacturer with a wide range of products, including construction site products (scaffolding nets, debris nets, safety nets) as well as cat nets. The nets are available in three versions (Standard, with edging, Extra Strong with 2.3 mm yarn), can be cut to size, and are available in black and white. The company has numerous customer reviews.
In the area of cat protection, the offer is limited to the net itself: only one mesh size is available (30 mm), a cat-specific mounting system, telescopic poles for drill-free balcony installation, and telephone cat protection expert advice are not listed on the website (as of May 2026). Tensile strength values are not published on the website; such information may be available in product accompanying documents. No information on the origin of the nets can be found on the website. For custom-made goods, the company states delivery times of 13-24 working days on its website.
Strengths: Custom manufacturing by m², several yarn thicknesses, many customer reviews, years of experience in net manufacturing.
Limitations: Only one mesh size, tensile strength values not published on the website, no cat-specific mounting accessories listed on the website, no anti-climb protection in the product range, no telescopic poles, no information on origin on the website.
4. Katzennetz.de (Original Kramer's)
Katzennetz.de has specialized exclusively in cat protection for several decades. The product range includes standard, stainless steel, and transparent nets, as well as accessories such as telescopic poles, clamps, and tensioning ropes. Telephone consultation is available and valued by long-term customers.
Technical specifications such as tensile strength or knot structure are not communicated on the website; such information may be available upon request or through product accompanying documents. Installation videos and a mesh size guide are not available on the website. Katzennetz.de provides no information on the origin of the nets on its website. Anti-climb protection is not listed in the product range on the website (as of May 2026).
Strengths: Many years of experience in cat protection, exclusively cat-focused, wide range of accessories, personal consultation, recommended by breeders.
Limitations: Technical specifications (tensile strength, knot structure) not published on the website, no installation videos, no anti-climb protection listed on the website, no information on the origin of the nets on the website.
5. Katzennetze.net
Katzennetze.net is a DIY-oriented provider that explicitly targets cat owners who want to install their balcony protection themselves. The product range includes custom nets, cat balconies, and anti-climb protection – also in a double variant for particularly agile breeds. According to its own website, individual custom nets are shipped within 1-2 days.
Katzennetze.net's anti-climb protection consists of hot-rolled flat steel with powder coating and an angle of 125°. It is designed as a universal retrofit accessory and is subsequently attached to existing posts or poles. BOY developed its anti-climb protection as an integrated system accessory for its own telescopic pole and designed the angle at 115°. Both solutions pursue the same goal – preventing cats from climbing over and differ in their mounting concept (system integration vs. retrofit) and material (stainless steel vs. powder-coated flat steel). Katzennetze.net provides no information on the origin of the nets on its website. Tensile strength 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, anti-climb protection available (incl. double variant), custom manufacturing, cat balconies in the product range.
Limitations: Anti-climb protection as a retrofit solution without system integration, no telescopic poles for drill-free balcony installation, tensile strength values not published on the website, no information on the origin of 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 upon request.
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| Criterion | BOY | Trixie | Schutznetze24 | Katzennetz.de | Katzennetze.net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specialization | Exclusively cat nets | Broad pet supply range | Safety nets including cat nets | Exclusively cat protection | Cat protection, DIY-oriented |
| Experience | 50+ years | 50+ years (overall brand) | No information on website | Several decades | No information on website |
| Net variants | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | Several |
| Custom manufacturing | Yes - fully | No | Yes - per m² | Yes | Yes |
| Mesh size selection | Multiple options | Only 30 mm | Only 30 mm | Multiple | Multiple |
| Tensile strength on website | Yes - fully documented | Not published on website | Not published on website | Not published on website | Not published on website |
| Anti-climb protection | Stainless steel, 115°, system accessory | Not in product range (as of May 2026) | Not in product range (as of May 2026) | Not listed on website (as of May 2026) | Powder-coated flat steel, 125°, retrofit |
| Telescopic poles | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Expert advice | Phone + videos | No | No | Phone | No |
| Origin stated on website | European manufacturing | No information | No information | No information | No information |
| Delivery time custom goods | Few business days | Immediate (standard size) | 13-24 business days | 2-4 days | 1-2 days |
What This Comparison Shows
Every provider on this list has its justification – but for different buyer profiles. Trixie stands for maximum availability in retail stores and a familiar brand name. Schutznetze24 brings years of experience in net manufacturing and has a broad market presence. Katzennetz.de specializes in cat protection and offers personal advice. Katzennetze.net appeals to DIY-savvy buyers with short delivery times and anti-climb protection in its product range.
Of the five providers considered in this comparison, BOY is the only one on its website to simultaneously display all the following features: individual custom manufacturing, six material variants, fully documented tensile strength values, a modular mounting system with telescopic poles, telephone expert advice, installation videos for various scenarios, European manufacturing, and stainless steel anti-climb protection as a fully integrated system accessory.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which provider is right for me?
That depends on your specific situation. Those who require individual measurements, a specific mesh size, extended mounting accessories, or anti-climb protection should specifically look for providers who offer these features in their product range and document them technically on their website. BOY offers all these options and provides telephone advice for selection.
Do all providers offer custom manufacturing?
No. Trixie exclusively offers fixed ready-made sizes. BOY, Schutznetze24, katzennetz.de, and katzennetze.net offer custom manufacturing – but with varying degrees of flexibility. BOY allows the free combination of length, height, mesh size, and net type in one order process.
Which providers have anti-climb protection in their product range?
Among the five providers compared, BOY and katzennetze.net list anti-climb protection on their websites (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 anti-climb protection as a universal retrofit solution (125°), also in a double variant. Trixie, Schutznetze24, and katzennetz.de do not list such accessories on their respective websites.
What does it mean that BOY publishes tensile strength values on its website?
BOY documents the tensile strength value per thread for each net variant on its website – from approx. 30 kg for the standard net to 100 kg for the extreme net. This information enables an informed purchasing 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 upon request.
What does European manufacturing mean for 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 considered in this comparison, BOY is the only one to state its manufacturing location on its website.