Tall French window
You have a tall light near 120 cm x 240 cm and you can peel the mesh back to reach the handle. The anthracite Comfort sheet is the top pick for that opening, not for every window in the house.
UK tesa fly screen comparison 2026
The best tesa fly screens, compared.
Top pick: tesa Insect Stop magnetic curtain 2.2 m x 1.0 m Best value: tesa Insect Stop Standard 130 x 150 cm white – Useful single window sheet at about £7.20, with 4.3 from 14,048 reviews. Updated October 2026.
You want a window or a patio door left open in warm weather, with fewer flies, wasps, moths, and spiders, and you do not want to drill uPVC. A tesa fly screen is a no-drill mesh: a cut-to-size hook-and-loop sheet for a window, or a magnetic curtain for a balcony or patio door. The differences that change the buy are the opening, a sheet larger than the frame, enough tape for every side, and a clean dry frame. White is sold as light privacy and shows more. Reviewers of the 100 cm squares often found the sheet short once tensioned. The mesh is not a cat guard, a child guard, or a stated midge screen. The [tesa fly screen buying guide](/hub/hedges-and-privacy-screens/tesa-fly-screen/sub/tesa-fly-screen-buying-guide) sets the order: opening, size, tape, then frame. A door you walk through takes the magnetic curtain, which tesa says must not be trimmed. The white window sheet is 130 cm x 130 cm and includes a pressing tool, and the anthracite sheet for a French window is 120 cm x 240 cm.
You want a window or a patio door left open in warm weather, with fewer flies, wasps, moths, and spiders, and you do not want to drill uPVC.
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Our view
This anthracite magnetic curtain is 2.2 m x 1.0 m, model 55394, with 30 sewn-in magnets, at £13.40. It is 4.5 out of 5 from 1,505 reviews, the highest star rating in the set, and the score stays below the main window sheets because the review count is smaller and the listing is less clear. The listing says you cannot shorten or cut it, and it names four stock sizes: 0.8 m x 2.0 m, 0.9 m x 2.1 m, 1.0 m x 2.2 m, and 1.2 m x 2.4 m. The bullets describe a balcony or patio door, not a cut-to-size window. Follow hand wash at 30°C, because the tesa PDF marks hand wash while one sentence on the UK product page says machine wash. The listed weight of 0.1 g is not a credible figure, so ignore it. The tesa PDF for this family marks residue-free removal as no.
Pros
- Self-closing door curtain with 30 magnets
- 4.5 out of 5 from 1,505 reviews, the highest stars here
- No drilling, £13.40, four stock sizes named
- Made for a balcony or patio door rather than a trimmed window
Cons
- Cannot be cut or shortened
- Not a window sheet
- Listed weight of 0.1 g is not usable
- Residue-free removal is marked no on the tesa PDF
Best for: A balcony or patio door that matches one of the four stock sizes, including this 1.0 m x 2.2 m curtain.
Less suitable: A window you need to trim, a door between the stock sizes, or anyone who plans to cut the mesh.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop magnetic curtain 2.2 m x 1.0 m
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(1,505)
- Opening
- Balcony door
- Net size
- 2.2 m x 1.0 m
- Cut to size
- No
- Screen type
- Magnetic curtain
- Colour
- Anthracite
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C, hand
- Material
- Fabric
- Opens
- Self-closing
Common questions
Can this curtain be cut to the door?
No. The listing says the magnetic curtain cannot be shortened or cut, and names four stock sizes.
Is it for a window?
The bullets describe a balcony or patio door. A listing question asks about sliding doors. It is not a cut-to-size window sheet.
How do you wash it?
The listing says hand wash at 30°C.
Our view
This anthracite Comfort sheet is 120 cm x 240 cm of fibreglass, listed at 170 g, and it is the top pick in this comparison for a tall French window. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.4 out of 5 from 17,369 reviews, the largest count in the set, at £9.51. The model is 55918-00021-00, the origin is Germany, and the listing says replacement hook-and-loop tape is available. The title is for French windows. Reviews disagree about outward-opening sashes: some peel a flap back to reach the handle, and one says a fixed mesh stops the window being used. The components field only says one item, while reviews mention a fixing tool and a cutter, so the tool is less clearly listed than on the 130 cm Comfort square. It is still a sheet you peel or roll back, not the magnetic door curtain.
Pros
- 120 cm x 240 cm anthracite fibreglass at £9.51
- 4.4 out of 5 from 17,369 reviews, the largest count here
- No drilling, wash up to 30°C, replacement tape named on the listing
- Country of origin listed as Germany
Cons
- Reviews split on outward-opening windows
- Components field says one item, so a cutter is not clearly listed
- Cut to size is not stated on this listing
- Not a walk-through door curtain
Best for: A French window or other tall light near 120 cm x 240 cm, where you can peel the mesh back.
Less suitable: A small casement, a patio door you walk through, or an escape window you cannot clear quickly.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Comfort French window 120 x 240 cm
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(17,369)
- Opening
- French window
- Net size
- 120 cm x 240 cm
- Screen type
- Comfort sheet
- Colour
- Anthracite
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Fibreglass
- Opens
- Peel or roll
Common questions
What opening is this sheet for?
The title says French windows. The net is 120 cm x 240 cm, anthracite, fixed with self-adhesive hook-and-loop and no drilling.
Will it work if the window opens outwards?
Reviews disagree. Some peel a flap back to reach the handle. One review says a fixed mesh stops an outward-opening window being used.
How many reviews does the listing show?
4.4 out of 5 from 17,369 reviews in the saved listing, the highest count in this set.
Our view
The white Comfort sheet is 130 cm x 130 cm polyester, listed at 110 g, and it costs £14.61. It is 4.4 out of 5 from 4,721 reviews. The box includes a pressing device and the hook-and-loop tape, which the Standard sheets do not all state. The listing says machine wash up to 30°C and makes an easy-off claim. The net is 130 cm x 130 cm, while a bullet says the window limit is up to 1.30 m x 1.50 m, so the larger figure is not a larger sheet. A review returned it because it is not a magnetic door screen. You pay the highest window-Comfort price in this set for a square that is smaller than the £7.20 Standard sheet of 130 cm x 150 cm.
Pros
- Pressing device in the box
- 4.4 out of 5 from 4,721 reviews
- Machine wash up to 30°C, with an easy-off claim on the listing
- White polyester, 130 cm x 130 cm, country of origin listed as Germany
Cons
- £14.61, above the larger 130 cm x 150 cm Standard sheet
- The bullet limit of 1.30 m x 1.50 m is not the net size
- A buyer returned it expecting a magnetic door screen
Best for: A window within a 130 cm square, where you want the pressing tool and you will peel the mesh rather than roll it.
Less suitable: A patio door, or a window that needs the extra width of the 150 cm sheets.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Comfort 130 x 130 cm white
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£15
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(4,721)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 130 cm x 130 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Comfort sheet
- Colour
- White
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C, machine
- Material
- Polyester
- Opens
- Peel off
- Pressing tool
- Yes
Common questions
What tools are in the box?
The listing includes a strong grip and pressing device plus the self-adhesive hook-and-loop tape.
The bullets mention 1.30 m x 1.50 m. What size is the net?
The net size on the listing is 130 cm x 130 cm. The 1.30 m x 1.50 m line is the stated window limit, not a larger sheet.
Is it a magnetic door screen?
No. A review returned it for that reason. It is a hook-and-loop window sheet.
Our view
This is a pack of three white 110 cm x 130 cm polyester sheets at £13.31 in the saved listing, about £4.44 a sheet if you use all three. The listing is 4.4 out of 5 from 3,690 reviews, the same count printed on the anthracite three-pack, so it is not a separate sample. The title says white and the colour field says Clear. One review says an anthracite pack arrived and was returned. The components field says masking tape, while the included line says three screens with self-adhesive tape. The listing says the net can be washed at 30°C. The colour clash and the shared review line are why a higher star rating does not carry this pack up the set.
Pros
- Three 110 cm x 130 cm sheets in one order
- 4.4 out of 5 on the printed line
- Polyester, pack weight 290 g, wash at 30°C
Cons
- Title says white and the colour field says Clear
- One review reports an anthracite pack that was returned
- The 3,690 review count is also printed on the anthracite three-pack
- Components field says masking tape
Best for: Three similar windows around 110 cm x 130 cm, if you check the colour when the parcel arrives.
Less suitable: A single window, or anyone who needs the colour field and the title to agree before ordering.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Standard, three 110 x 130 cm white sheets
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(3,690)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 3 x 110 x 130 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Standard sheet
- Colour
- White, listed Clear
- Pack
- 3
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Polyester
- Opens
- Peel off
Common questions
How many sheets are in the pack?
The title and the scope line say three nets, each 110 cm x 130 cm.
Is the colour white or clear?
The title says white. The colour field says Clear. One review says an anthracite pack arrived and was returned.
Can it be washed?
The listing says the net can be washed at 30°C and stored between seasons.
Our view
This pack holds three anthracite 130 cm x 150 cm sheets, listed as acrylic and 330 g, at £13.40 in the saved listing. A spot check on 15 October 2026 put this listing near £14.19, so treat £13.40 as the snapshot in this comparison. The printed rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 3,690 reviews, the same count as the white three-pack. The title says anthracite and the colour field says Clear. The listing asks about UV blocking and does not answer it in the bullets, so UV blocking is not stated. The components field says masking tape. Per sheet, the raw price is lower than three single anthracite sheets at £8.21, but only if the colour in the box matches the title.
Pros
- Three 130 cm x 150 cm sheets
- 4.4 on the printed line
- Raw price £13.40, below three single anthracite sheets at £8.21 each
Cons
- Title says anthracite and the colour field says Clear
- Review count of 3,690 is shared with the white three-pack
- UV blocking is asked on the listing and not answered
- Spot price on 15 October 2026 was near £14.19
Best for: Three large windows, if you confirm anthracite on arrival and you do not need a UV claim.
Less suitable: One window, or anyone who needs the colour field to match the title.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Standard, three 130 x 150 cm anthracite sheets
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£13
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(3,690)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 3 x 130 x 150 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Standard sheet
- Colour
- Anthracite, listed Clear
- Pack
- 3
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Acrylic
- Opens
- Peel off
Common questions
Does this pack block UV?
The listing asks the question and does not answer it in the bullets. Treat UV blocking as not stated.
Why do the title and the colour field disagree?
The title says anthracite, three sheets of 130 cm x 150 cm. The colour field says Clear.
Is the review count unique to this pack?
The saved listing shows 4.4 from 3,690 reviews, the same count as the white three-pack B09B13SSBK.
Our view
This white Standard sheet is 130 cm x 150 cm of fibreglass, listed at 80 g, and it is the best value in this comparison at £7.20. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 out of 5 from 14,048 reviews, the second-largest count here, behind only the tall Comfort sheet. The model is 55672-00020-03 and the country of origin is Germany. Light privacy is the listing’s name for the white mesh, not a privacy blind. Reviews say the one strip set ran out when a buyer split the sheet across two windows, so the spare fabric is not spare tape. One review reports glue left on the frame, against a listing claim of no residue. You still peel the mesh off to reach the handle, and a sash that opens outwards can make a drum-tight sheet useless.
Pros
- 130 cm x 150 cm white fibreglass at £7.20
- 4.3 out of 5 from 14,048 reviews
- Cut to size, no drilling, wash up to 30°C
- Country of origin listed as Germany
Cons
- Tape ran out when one sheet was split across two windows
- A review reports glue left behind
- Still a peel-off sheet, not a roller
Best for: One ordinary window where 130 cm x 150 cm gives you spare to trim, and you open the sash only sometimes.
Less suitable: Two windows from one sheet, an outward casement, or a door you walk through.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Standard 130 x 150 cm white
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(14,048)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 130 cm x 150 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Standard sheet
- Colour
- White
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Fibreglass
- Opens
- Peel off
Common questions
Does the listing include enough tape for two windows?
The box is one net plus one strip set. Reviews say the tape ran out when one sheet was split across two windows.
What does light privacy mean here?
It is the listing’s colour name for this white sheet, not a blackout blind.
Can it be washed?
The listing says the mesh can be washed at up to 30°C.
Our view
The Open/Close Premium is a 130 cm x 150 cm fibreglass screen at £23.99, the highest shelf price in the set. It is 4.3 out of 5 from 1,057 reviews. The listing says it opens and closes and can roll aside, with a pressing brush and a cutter, and no drilling. It also says the mesh is UV resistant and can be machine washed at 30°C. The title and bullets say anthracite and the colour field says Black. The listed weight is 200 g, the model is 55033-00021-00, and the origin is China. You pay about three times the £7.20 Standard sheet of the same cut for the roll-aside action, and it is still adhesive mesh rather than a cassette roller.
Pros
- Rolls open and closed, unlike a fixed Standard sheet
- Pressing brush and cutter named in the bullets
- UV resistant on the listing, machine wash at 30°C
- 130 cm x 150 cm fibreglass, 4.3 from 1,057 reviews
Cons
- £23.99, the highest price in this set
- Colour field says Black while the title says anthracite
- 1,057 reviews, a smaller base than the main Standard sheets
- Still fixed with tape, not a framed cassette
Best for: A window you open every day, where peeling a Standard sheet would fray the edge, and £23.99 is an acceptable price.
Less suitable: A door, a tight budget, or anyone who needs a made-to-measure roller cassette.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Open/Close Premium 130 x 150 cm
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£24
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(1,057)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 130 cm x 150 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Open/close screen
- Colour
- Anthracite, listed Black
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C, machine
- Material
- Fibreglass
- Opens
- Rolls aside
- Pressing tool
- Brush and cutter
Common questions
How is this different from a Standard sheet?
The listing says this screen opens and closes and can roll, as an alternative to a roller screen, still with no drilling.
What colour is it?
The title and bullets say anthracite. The colour field says Black.
What does it cost in the saved listing?
£23.99, the highest shelf price in this set, with 4.3 from 1,057 reviews.
Our view
The anthracite 130 cm x 150 cm Standard sheet is polyester, listed at 80 g, and costs £8.21. It shows 4.3 out of 5 from 490 reviews, a thin sample next to the white sheet of the same size. The model is 55672-00021-03 and the origin is Germany. The colour is listed as Anthracite (Transparent). A review says the mesh looked black and the pack image looked white. One review says the tape came off a rubber window seal in the wind, and the listing does not claim rubber seals. The included-parts field only says “Components included”, so the strip length is not shown before you order. It is the same cut as the best value white sheet, at a higher price and with far fewer reviews.
Pros
- 130 cm x 150 cm anthracite polyester
- 4.3 out of 5, wash up to 30°C, no drilling
- Same generous cut as the white 130 cm x 150 cm sheet
Cons
- Only 490 reviews, against 14,048 on the white sheet of this size
- A review says the mesh is black while the pack image looked white
- Tape came off a rubber seal in one review
- £8.21, above the white sheet of the same size
Best for: One window where you want dark mesh and 130 cm x 150 cm of spare, and you can check the colour on arrival.
Less suitable: A rubber seal, or anyone who wants the larger review base on the white sheet.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Standard 130 x 150 cm anthracite
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.3/5(490)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 130 cm x 150 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Standard sheet
- Colour
- Anthracite
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Polyester
- Opens
- Peel off
Common questions
Is anthracite the same as black?
The listing colour is Anthracite (Transparent). A review says the mesh is black and the pack image looked white.
Will the tape hold on a rubber seal?
One review says the tape came off a rubber window seal in the wind. The listing does not claim rubber seals.
How many reviews are on the listing?
The saved listing shows 4.3 out of 5 from 490 reviews.
Our view
This anthracite Standard sheet is 110 cm x 130 cm of polyester, listed at 60 g, and it costs £6.97. It holds 4.2 out of 5 from 11,242 reviews, the third-largest count in the set. The model is 55671-00021-03 and the country of origin is Germany. Buyers who found a 100 cm square short often step up to this size, and the listing includes one net plus one hook-and-loop strip set. UK reviews on this listing say a fixed sheet does little when the window opens outwards, because the sash has to pass through the opening. The listing claims the tape can be removed without residue, and reviews also report adhesive that fails or holds poorly. The listing says the mesh can be washed at up to 30°C.
Pros
- 110 cm x 130 cm anthracite polyester, a step up from the 100 cm square
- £6.97, with 4.2 from 11,242 reviews
- No drilling, cut to size, wash up to 30°C
- Country of origin listed as Germany
Cons
- A fixed sheet is a poor match for a sash that opens outwards
- Reviews report tape that fails or holds poorly
- One strip set only
Best for: An inward or tilt window that needs more than 100 cm of mesh and that you open only now and then.
Less suitable: An outward-opening casement you must lock every night, or a patio door.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Standard 110 x 130 cm anthracite
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(11,242)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 110 cm x 130 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Standard sheet
- Colour
- Anthracite
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Polyester
- Opens
- Peel off
Common questions
Will this fit a window that opens outwards?
The listing does not say it is made for outward-opening sashes. UK reviews on this ASIN say a fixed sheet is ineffective when the window opens outwards.
What is in the box?
The listing says one fabric net and one hook-and-loop strip set, size 110 cm x 130 cm, anthracite.
Can the tape be taken off?
The listing claims the tape can be removed without residue. Reviews also report adhesive that fails or leaves a poor hold.
Our view
This is the largest single Standard sheet in the set: white fibreglass, 150 cm x 180 cm, listed at 120 g, for £10.84. The review line is 4.2 out of 5 from 5,549 reviews, the same count printed on the 100 cm white square, so do not read it as a second independent sample. The model is 55680-00000-02 and the country of origin is Vietnam. A review says the picture shows a window that opens inwards, and asks how an outward sash would close with the mesh fixed inside. The listing says the tape leaves no residue. You are paying for area, not for a higher star rating than the smaller sheets. The listing says the mesh can be washed at up to 30°C, and the box is one mesh guard plus one set.
Pros
- Largest single Standard sheet here, 150 cm x 180 cm
- Fibreglass fabric, listed weight 120 g
- Cut to size, no drilling, wash up to 30°C
Cons
- 4.2 from 5,549, the same count as the 100 cm white sheet
- A review says the diagram is an inward-opening window
- £10.84 buys area, not a higher star rating than cheaper sheets
Best for: A wide or tall window that a 130 cm x 150 cm sheet will not cover, where the sash does not have to swing through the mesh.
Less suitable: A small casement, or a window that opens outwards and must still lock.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Standard 150 x 180 cm white
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£11
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(5,549)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 150 cm x 180 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Standard sheet
- Colour
- White
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Fibreglass
- Opens
- Peel off
Common questions
Is this the biggest window sheet in the set?
Yes. At 150 cm x 180 cm it is the largest single Standard sheet in these twelve listings.
Does the diagram match a UK casement?
A review says the picture is for a window that opens inwards, and asks how an outward sash would close with the mesh fixed inside.
What is the review count?
The listing line is 4.2 out of 5 from 5,549 reviews, the same count printed on B0001M0HCI.
Our view
The white tesa Insect Stop Standard is the same 100 cm x 100 cm cut, listed as textile and as light privacy, at £6.52. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.2 out of 5 from 5,549 reviews, the same count printed on the 150 cm x 180 cm white sheet, so treat that number as shared rather than as a separate sample. The model is 55670-00020-03, the listed weight is 50 g, and the origin is China. Light privacy is the colour name on the listing, not a blackout blind. The anthracite sheet of this size is the one reviewers found short after tensioning, and this white sheet is no larger. You pay more than the £2.56 anthracite square for a colour that reads more like a net curtain.
Pros
- White 100 cm x 100 cm sheet, listed as light privacy
- Cut to size, no drilling, wash up to 30°C
- Textile mesh, listed weight 50 g
Cons
- £6.52 for the same 100 cm square as the £2.56 anthracite sheet
- The 5,549 review count is also printed on the 150 cm x 180 cm white sheet
- 100 cm is the size class reviewers found short once tensioned
Best for: A small window where you want a white sheet and the opening is clearly under 1 m.
Less suitable: A frame near 1 m, or anyone who would rather have the anthracite square at £2.56.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Standard 100 x 100 cm white
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(5,549)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 100 cm x 100 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Standard sheet
- Colour
- White
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Textile
- Opens
- Peel off
Common questions
What colour is this sheet?
The title says white, and the colour field says White (Light Privacy).
Can it be washed?
The listing says it can be washed at up to 30°C.
Is it a door curtain?
No. It is a 100 cm x 100 cm cut-to-size window sheet.
Our view
This anthracite tesa Insect Stop Standard is a 100 cm x 100 cm acrylic sheet at £2.56 on amazon.co.uk, with 4.2 out of 5 from 4,396 reviews. You fix it with the hook-and-loop strip in the box, cut it down, and the listing says it can be washed at up to 30°C. The model number is 55670-00021-03, the listed weight is 60 g, and the country of origin is China. Reviews on this listing say that 100 cm often comes up short once the mesh is tensioned, so a frame near 1 m is the wrong job for this square. The listing says the tape removes without residue. It is the lowest shelf price in the comparison, and the size complaint is why it is not the best value.
Pros
- 100 cm x 100 cm anthracite sheet at £2.56
- No drilling, cut to size, washable up to 30°C
- 4.2 out of 5 from 4,396 reviews
- Acrylic mesh, listed weight 60 g
Cons
- Reviews say 100 cm often comes up short once tensioned
- One strip set, so splitting one sheet across two windows is a poor bet
- Residue-free removal is a listing claim
Best for: A small window well under 1 m, where you want the cheapest anthracite sheet in this set.
Less suitable: A frame near 1 m, an outward-opening casement you need to lock, or a door you walk through.
Specifications
- Model
- tesa Insect Stop Standard 100 x 100 cm anthracite
- Brand
- tesa
- Price
- ∼£3
- Customer rating
- 4.2/5(4,396)
- Opening
- Window
- Net size
- 100 cm x 100 cm
- Cut to size
- Yes
- Screen type
- Standard sheet
- Colour
- Anthracite
- Pack
- 1
- Wash
- 30°C
- Material
- Acrylic
- Opens
- Peel off
Common questions
Can this 100 cm sheet be cut to a smaller window?
The listing says the net can be cut to size and fixed with self-adhesive hook-and-loop, with no drilling.
Is the 100 cm x 100 cm size enough for a 1 m frame?
The sheet is 100 cm x 100 cm. Reviews on this listing say that size often comes up short once it is tensioned.
Does the listing say it can be washed?
Yes. The listing says the mesh can be washed at up to 30°C.
How we compared
We scored twelve amazon.co.uk tesa Insect Stop listings in this comparison. Prices, stars, and review counts are the figures stored from those listings. A spot check on 15 October 2026 put one three-pack near £14.19, against £13.40 in the saved listing. There was no laboratory test, and the mesh was not fitted for the score. The four weights below sum to 100.
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Review line
40%Stars and review counts are the amazon.co.uk lines. Where the same count is printed on two listings, that number is shown as printed and is not treated as two independent samples.
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Stated job
30%A sheet has to match the opening. A 100 cm square scores lower because reviews say it comes up short once tensioned. A door curtain is scored as a door product that cannot be cut.
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Price against that job
20%Shelf prices are the raw-file figures for these twelve listings, from about £2.56 to £23.99. A lower price only helps when the size still does the job.
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Listing clarity
10%Points come off when the colour field contradicts the title, a contents line is vague, a window-limit bullet is larger than the net, or the wash lines disagree.
Independent review
Last updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
tesa fly screen buying guide
Choose the opening first, then a size with spare, then the tape and the frame. A window sheet and a magnetic door curtain are different products. Prices below are the amazon.co.uk figures stored for these twelve listings.
What is a tesa fly screen?
A tesa fly screen in this UK set is a no-drill Insect Stop mesh. A window takes a cut-to-size hook-and-loop sheet. A door you walk through takes the magnetic curtain, which tesa says must not be trimmed. Standard is mesh plus self-adhesive hook-and-loop. Comfort is the easy-on, easy-off version. In this set the white Comfort window sheet is 130 cm x 130 cm and includes a pressing tool, and the anthracite Comfort sheet for a French window is 120 cm x 240 cm.
Best for
- Renters and owners who want fresh air without drilling uPVC
- People who sleep with a window open and want fewer moths, wasps, and spiders
Not ideal for
- A cat guard, a child guard, or a stated midge screen
- An escape window you cannot clear quickly, or a tenancy that forbids adhesive
Mistakes to avoid
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Buying the sheet the same size as the frame
Reviewers of the 100 cm x 100 cm sheets often found them short once the mesh was tensioned. Measure in more than one place and buy larger than the opening.
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Running out of tape
Tape length is separate from mesh area. Splitting one sheet across two windows often uses up the strip. Do not overlap the adhesive at the corners.
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Cutting the magnetic curtain
tesa says the magnetic curtain must not be trimmed. An outward-opening casement is a different problem: a drum-tight sheet can stop the sash closing.
What to weigh up
Opening and spare size
HighStart with the opening, then the spare in the sheet. A window takes a cut-to-size sheet. A door you walk through takes the magnetic curtain, and tesa says that curtain must not be trimmed. An outward-opening UK casement needs a peel-back flap or another class of screen, because a drum-tight sheet can stop the sash closing. Measure in more than one place and buy larger than the frame.
Tape, frame, and care
HighTape length is not the same thing as mesh area. Splitting one sheet across two windows often uses up the strip. The white 130 cm x 150 cm sheet is one net plus one strip set, and reviews say the tape ran out when a buyer split it. Do not overlap the adhesive at the corners. tesa names aluminium, uPVC, and wood after cleaning. Painted timber, silicone residue, and rubber seals are where reviews report early lift.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
One ordinary window
You want one cut-to-size sheet with spare around the frame, and you open the sash only sometimes. The white 130 cm x 150 cm Standard sheet is the best value for that job.
Balcony or patio door
You walk through the opening, so a trimmed window sheet is the wrong product. The magnetic curtain has to match a stock size. This listing is 1.0 m x 2.2 m and must not be cut.
Common questions about tesa fly screens
Which tesa fly screen is the top pick in this comparison?
The top pick is the tesa Insect Stop Comfort sheet for French windows, 120 cm x 240 cm anthracite fibreglass, at about £9.51. On amazon.co.uk it shows 4.4 out of 5 from 17,369 reviews, the largest count in these twelve listings. It suits a tall opening where you can peel the mesh back. It is not the pick for a small casement or a patio door you walk through. Reviews still disagree on outward-opening sashes.
Which tesa fly screen is the best value?
The best value is the white tesa Insect Stop Standard sheet, 130 cm x 150 cm fibreglass, at about £7.20. The amazon.co.uk line is 4.3 out of 5 from 14,048 reviews. It is a useful single-window size at a low shelf price in this set. The anthracite square at about £2.56 is cheaper, and reviewers found 100 cm short once the mesh was tensioned. One strip set is not spare tape for a second window.
How much does a tesa fly screen cost on amazon.co.uk?
In this set the shelf prices run from about £2.56 to £23.99. A single Standard sheet sits at about £2.56 to £10.84. The French Comfort sheet is about £9.51, the magnetic curtain and the anthracite three-pack are about £13.40 in the saved listing, and the 130 cm Comfort square is about £14.61. Open/Close Premium is about £23.99. A spot check on 15 October 2026 put that three-pack near £14.19. These figures are this snapshot only.
What size tesa fly screen should I buy?
Measure the opening in more than one place and buy a sheet larger than the frame. Reviewers of the 100 cm x 100 cm sheets often found them short once tensioned. 110 cm x 130 cm and 130 cm x 150 cm are the usual step up. The French Comfort sheet is 120 cm x 240 cm. The magnetic curtain cannot be cut, so the door has to match a stock size such as 1.0 m x 2.2 m.
Will a tesa fly screen work on an outward-opening window?
An outward-opening UK casement needs a peel-back flap or another class of screen. A drum-tight sheet can stop the sash closing and locking. UK reviews on the 110 cm x 130 cm anthracite sheet say a fixed sheet does little when the window opens outwards. On the French Comfort sheet, some reviews peel a flap back and one says a fixed mesh stops the window being used. This comparison did not fit the mesh.
Can I cut the tesa magnetic curtain to fit a door?
No. The listing for the 2.2 m x 1.0 m anthracite curtain, model 55394, says you cannot shorten or cut it. tesa names four stock sizes: 0.8 m x 2.0 m, 0.9 m x 2.1 m, 1.0 m x 2.2 m, and 1.2 m x 2.4 m. It is for a balcony or patio door, not a trimmed window. It has 30 sewn-in magnets. The listed weight of 0.1 g is not a usable figure.
Does tesa fly screen tape leave residue?
Do not expect the tape to leave no residue on every frame. Some Comfort, Premium, and Standard listings say the tape peels clean from a prepared frame. Reviews still report glue or a hold that fails, including on the white 130 cm x 150 cm sheet. The magnetic-curtain PDF marks residue-free removal as no. If the strip will not stick, see why fly screen tape will not stick. Painted timber, silicone, and rubber seals are the usual weak spots.
Is a tesa fly screen a midge screen or a cat guard?
No. Nothing in these listings is a stated midge-grade mesh, and dark mesh is not the same thing as midge mesh. The sheet is not a cat guard, not a child guard, and not a fall barrier. It is no-drill insect mesh for flies, wasps, moths, and spiders when a window or door is open. No British Standard is claimed on these listings, including BS 5867-2. Mesh must not be a fixed bar across an emergency escape window.
Our verdict
Across these twelve amazon.co.uk listings, the top pick for a tall French window is the tesa Insect Stop Comfort sheet at 120 cm x 240 cm, about £9.51, with 4.4 from 17,369 reviews. It is not the pick for every opening: reviews still split on outward-opening sashes, and it is not a walk-through door curtain. The best value for one ordinary window is the white Standard sheet at 130 cm x 150 cm, about £7.20, with 4.3 from 14,048 reviews. The anthracite square at about £2.56 is cheaper, and reviewers found 100 cm short once the mesh was tensioned.
Best value
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tesa Insect Stop Standard 130 x 150 cm white
Useful single window sheet at about £7.20, with 4.3 from 14,048 reviews.
Editorial
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Products Compared publishes British-English buying guides based on amazon.co.uk listings and public UK sources. We do not run a lab and we do not invent test scores.
Updated: October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to tesa fly screens
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Best tesa fly screenWho each line is for, and who should skip it.tesa fly screen buying guideLine, size, colour, and pack, in that decision order.How to fit a tesa fly screenClean, stick, press, and trim a window sheet.tesa fly screen for outward-opening windowsWhen a peel-back sheet is a compromise on a UK casement.Window sheet or magnetic door curtainThe do-not-cut rule, and when the job is a walk-through door.
Sources
Sources listed in the research digest. Listing prices are the amazon.co.uk figures stored for this set. A spot check on 15 October 2026 put one three-pack near £14.19, against £13.40 in the saved listing.
- tesa UK window fly screens (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- tesa UK Insect Stop Standard for windows (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- tesa UK Insect Stop Comfort for windows (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- tesa UK Insect Stop magnetic curtain (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- tesa PDF 55384, 55394, and 55374 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Approved Document B, volume 1, dwellings (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, section 9 (retrieved 15 October 2026)
- Streme window and door screen help (retrieved 15 October 2026)
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