Shade Cloth Guide
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There are two main types of shade cloth fabric and most manufactures can provide the cloth custom sewn to any size.
Knitted shade cloth – The best quality knitted shade cloth suppliers build the material using a lockstitch construction to cut down on snagging and fraying. Knitted shade cloth is generally lighter weight than woven shade cloth and can be cut without running the risk of the cloth unraveling. It also allows for better ventilation than woven materials. It has a cloth like look and feel and is available in a range of colors and densities. Custom designs and cuts are normally available for example installed with fabric clip or cable ties.
Woven shade cloth – This typically consists of a woven polypropylene material. It is approximately a third heavier than knitted varieties and more costly. It has more of a plastic look and feel and has a visible horizontal and vertical grid structure. When purchasing woven shade cloth, ensure that the edges are reinforced with tape and double stitched using the same threads as used for the shade cloth itself. Woven cloth is typically only available in black and can unravel if a hole starts.
Shade cloth is available in varying densities. The densities are matched to degree of shade and protection from UV light. Shade sails made from knitted shade cloth for example offer as much as 95% UV protection, while some gardeners, conscious that shade effects plant growth, may only want 5% shade for use in their greenhouse. Lower densities are more lightweight and allow for more ventilation and water permeability. Check density specifications and percentage UV protection with the shade cloth suppliers. If you are in the market for a shade sail made from shade cloth ensure that the edgings are of good quality as the vast majority of the problems occur hear. Look for double layer webbing (similar to a seat-belt) with UV resistant stitching thread. For more information read this buying guide for sail shades.
The main uses of shade cloth are set out below:
- Greenhouse shade cloth is used to shade sensitive plants and reduce moisture loss from evaporation. A green color is the most popular for garden use.
- Patio shade cloth provides shade for outdoor areas. A 60%-80% protection is typically used for backyard and patio shade.
- Knitted shade cloth is used for the construction of shade sails for use in both residential and commercial settings.
- Outdoor shade cloth can be used to provide shade for livestock, poultry, pets and other outdoor areas. A 90% sunlight protections is typical for this use.
- Shade cloth can be used for temporary fencing
- Gardeners use water permeable garden shade cloth for erosion control and bird protection.
- Shade cloth is great for use as a pool cover keeping leaves out.
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