Shade cloth: Types & Variety

Shade sails are available in wide variety

Shade sails are available in a wide range of varieties in terms of cloth, color, design, shape and size. Cloth is the most important factor that determines the usefulness of a material

Canvas shade cloth

This is the one of the oldest types of shade clothes used for shading purpose. The material is known for creating cool shadesThough it is an amazing shading structure, it is not good at providing protection from rain. Besides, the material is quite heavy.

High Density Polyethylene and

PVC

These two fabrics are the most popular types for making shade sails. They are tough and durable. They last longer than canvas; they are also lighter than canvas. Density Polyethylene and PVC are quite effective in providing protection from rain and sunlight. Shade sails made of PVC and HDPE last for years

Garden shade cloth (for farms)

This type of shade sails is quite popular in Los Angeles. The shade cloth is used in farms and garden for protecting plants from strong sunlight as well as creating greenhouse effect.

The fabric comes in different material types and densities. Materials used for making the cloth are cresistant to pest and fog.