Shade sail fabrics
Aside from color, size, shape, and style, shade sails also come in different types of fabrics. Each shade sail fabric has its own benefits and drawbacks that determine the price and performance of shade sails.
Shade cloth
Shade cloth is a soft and light fabric used for shade sails. It is made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) filament that absorbs light, fluids, and wind. It offers 50% to more than 95% ultraviolet (UV) radiation protection. Most shade sails made of shade cloth also have UV stabilizers that make them resistant to UV degradation. Depending on the frequency of their use and the period of direct exposure to sunlight, shade sails made of shade cloth can last from five to 10 years. Exposure to harsh and corrosive gases and chemicals, however, can reduce their years of service.
The major advantage of using shade cloth for shade sails is that is has a lightweight construction that allows easy handling and easy installation and removal. Shade cloth also has the ability to absorb heat and dissipate it through the entire fabric, keeping the area it covers cool and well-ventilated. Its inexpensive price makes shade sails made of shade cloth popular among the consumers. Shade sails made of shade cloth are ideal for swimming pools, car yards, car parks, and playgrounds.
Despite its advantages, shade cloth also has its drawbacks. It is susceptible to abrasions, stretching over time, sagging due to rainwater accumulation, and dye fading. Shade cloth is also not fire-retardant. Its seams and binding need to be re-sewn at least once during its lifetime.
Micro perforated PVC
Micro perforated PVC is made of polyester and woven and coated with vinyl resins. It has additives like UV stabilizers, dirt resistant coatings, and fire retardant treatments. Micro perforated PVC is a more attractive alternative to shade cloth as it comes in a wide variety of bright pastel colors. It offers the same cooling properties of shade cloth. Most shade sails made of micro perforated PVC are waterproof with seams and binding sturdily welded together. They are virtually maintenance-free and can last from six to 12 years. They are ideal for swimming pools, resorts, entertaining areas, and outdoor cafés and restaurants where shade sails with quality finishes are usually required.
Micro perforated PVC is a good fabric for shade sails, but it is susceptible to abrasions. It is also more expensive than shade cloth.
PVC composite membrane
PVC composite membrane is another fabric used for shade sails. It is also made of polyester woven and coated with vinyl resins. High-quality PVC composite membrane is waterproof. It contains additives like UV stabilizers, dirt-resistant coatings, fire retardant treatments, and environment protection coating that enhance the performance and quality of shade sails. The exceptional strength of its high-tenacity polyester fibers give shade sails considerable tension. Shade sails made of PVC composite membrane are popularly used in sporting venues, car parks, car sale yards, car ports, awnings, walkways, and outdoor cafés and restaurants because of the all-weather, all-year-round protection they provide.
The disadvantages of using PVC composite membrane for shade sails are susceptibility to abrasions, expensive cost, and its need for structural engineering.
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