Circus nets are carefully designed in a way so that they absorb impact and shock on the human body upon a fall, minimizing the risk of harm and injury. A
circus net comprises of various ropes tied to different points of support. Upon impact
of a trapeze artist landing from a great height, the ropes flex and distribute the weight, enabling a steady and low impact landing. In this
way risk and harm to trapeze artists is minimized.
I believe it was in the 1930's.
