Shade Sail Material Guide

May 17th, 2017 · Published to Shade Sails

Z16 fabric from Rainbow Shade

Global Shade is one of Australia’s leading providers of high quality shade solutions. One of the reasons why our products are so popular is because of the superior grade shade fabrics we use in the manufacturing of our shade products.

Today, I will briefly outline 6 of the most common shade fabrics we use in our shade sails. These fabrics however can also be used for canopies, structures and tension membranes. Hopefully, this post will provide you enough information to select the right shade sail material for your needs.

1. Z16

Z16 is one of the most popular shade fabrics in Australia. It is a lightweight fabric (200-gsm) that is highly tensile and durable. Moreover, it offers unmatched UVR protection of up to 99%. Laboratory tests prove that Z16 performs well in terms of UVR protection for more than 15 years.

Z16 is available in 24 designer colours for you to choose from and it is backed by an impressive 10-year warranty. This shade sail fabric is suitable for use in shade sails across schools, playgrounds, car parks and outdoor pools.

2. eXtreme 32

eXtreme 32 is a commercial grade shade sail fabric, which is used all over Australia. It is 320-gsm in weight and features high resistance to tear and is designed for large spans. It offers excellent UVR protection of up to 95.8%.

This shade fabric is available in a choice of 14 colours and comes with a 10-year warranty. It is best suited for large commercial shade sails in public pools, kindergartens, schools and large car parks.

3. DRiZ

When it comes to heavy duty waterproof shade materials, nothing beats DRiZ. This lightweight fabric (280-gsm) features exceptional tensile strength and offers all-weather protection. It offers up to 100% UVR protection as well.

DRiZ is offered in a range of 16 designer colours and features a 5-year warranty. It is the perfect fabric for use in commercial and residential shade sails, including awnings, entertainment areas, playgrounds and pools.

4. Précontraint 502

Précontraint 502 is a stable shade sail fabric that exhibits superior strength even across demanding applications. It is a 580-gsm in weight, 100% recyclable and offers great UVR protection.

Précontraint 502 comes in a massive choice of 40 colours and features a 5-year warranty. This fabric works well across many applications, including awnings, blinds, shade sails, canopies and other light structures.

5. Naizil Cover fabrics

Naizil Cover fabrics are manufactured using a special PVC material that is highly resilient. It is 680-gsm in weight and is UV treated to offer maximum UVR protection. It is also mildew resistant and fire retardant.

Available in a choice of 33 colours, Naizil Cover fabrics feature a 10-year warranty. They are best suited for use in sports and industrial covers, shade sails and various other architectural applications.

6. Extrablock Complete

For a shade sail material that offer great UVR protection as well as look great, nothing comes close to Extrablock Complete. This 330-gsm fabric is fire retardant and is highly durable and tensile.

Extrablock Complete comes in a range of 9 designer colours and is backed by a 10-year warranty. This fabric is perfect for use in shade sails, tensile structures, awnings and outdoor umbrellas.

Conclusion:

Global Shade’s shade sails make use of superior grade shade sail materials. These include Z16, eXtreme 32, DRiZ, Précontraint 502, Naizil Cover Fabrics and Extrablock Complete. Our shade sail fabrics offer exceptional UVR protection, are highly durable and come in a range of colours. Moreover, every single one of these fabrics are backed by impressive warranties.

Now that you know all about the shade sail materials we use, you can go ahead and choose one depending on your needs.

If you need further assistance in choosing a fabric or you want more information, please feel free to call us. Give us a call at 1800 724 407 and we’ll be glad to assist you in every way possible.