Heavy Duty Shade Sails
Our extensive range of tried and tested Heavy Duty shade sails are designed for both Residential and Commercial DIY shade installations. A quality shade solution can add both a functional and aesthetic improvement to your outdoor space.
DIY Shade sails are an ideal option for creating shade for the following applications:
- Shade for pets and other animals
- Outdoor entertaining areas
- Covering a car, bike or caravan
- Swimming Pools
- Business or residential
- Gardening (Horticultural and Agricultural applications)
The following table represent a comprehensive assessment of our shade sails' performance under demanding conditions. These results highlight the effectiveness, durability, and sun protection capabilities that set our shade sails apart, ensuring that you can confidently enjoy the outdoors while staying shielded from harsh UV rays and extreme weather.
| ARPANSA Reference | Sample Description | Cover Factor | Shade Factor | UV-Vis Trans % | UVR Trans % | UVR Block % | PAR Trans % | Designation | Colour Code | UVE % | Protection Category |
| UVR_23-0054-1 | Sand Knitted Shade Fabric | 89.0 | 76.8 | 23.2 | 10.8 | 89.2 | 24.9 | Extra-heavy Cover | Lime Green | 88.0 | Effective |
| UVR_23-0054-2 | Grey Knitted Shade Fabric | 88.0 | 80.5 | 19.5 | 11.9 | 88.1 | 20.5 | Extra-heavy Cover | Lime Green | 87.0 | Effective |
| UVR_23-0054-3 | Black Knitted Shade Fabric | 92.0 | 92.0 | 8.0 | 7.9 | 92.1 | 7.9 | Extra-heavy Cover | Lime Green | 90.0 | Effective |
Download the full test results here.
A DIY shade sail provides much-needed protection from the harmful rays of the harsh Australian sun and our extensive range of attractive large shade sails ensures there’s a suitable option for your space and budget. Made of durable 280GSM shade cloth, robust edging and quality finishes, Shade Matters offers a high quality product with quick and reliable delivery Australia Wide.
Shade Sail Features:
- Heavy Duty 280GSM Shade Sails designed for permanent outdoor use
- Available in three designer colours (Grey, Black or Sand)
- Available in a huge range of Pre-Made DIY sizes
- Available in Square, Rectangular, Triangle or Right-Angled Triangle
- Heavy Duty Webbed Perimeter edging and UV stabilized sewing thread
- 8mm Stainless Steel attachment corner rings
- Custom made colours or sizes are not available
- Our fabric is manufactured using German Karl Mayer Machines to ensure the highest possible quality
Our Heavy Duty Shade Cloth Sails are designed to create shade, but will not keep out rain (if you require an option that creates shade and keep the rain out, you will need to look at our waterproof Shade Sail category)
Installation instructions are included with all our Shade Sails.
