shadeSMART | Premium Shade Net
Premium Shade Netting
Engineered for high-tension installations where failure isn’t an option. HDPE construction with fade-resistant pigments – 30+ colours, manufactured in South Africa.
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shadeSMART Shade Net is engineered for high-tension installations where failure isn’t an option. HDPE construction gives shadeSMART its core strength. Equal yarn tension and flat locked knots enable the fabric to stay taut when installed. Fade-resistant pigments maintain colour integrity season after season, with no bleaching or dullness.
The three-bar lockstitch “Z” weave delivers exceptional puncture and rupture resistance under sustained load, with an open structure that channels water runoff efficiently. No sag. No distortion. Just consistent performance across the installation’s lifespan.
- Rupture and puncture resistance – holds firm under impact and sustained mechanical stress
- Thermal attenuation – measurably reduces radiant heat beneath the canopy
- Broad-spectrum UV blockage – shields against prolonged solar exposure without degrading
- Colour retention – fade-resistant pigments stay vibrant through prolonged sun and rain exposure
- Efficient water runoff – open knit structure prevents pooling and reduces load on tension points
- Low-maintenance – rinse clean; no specialist treatment required
Tension-ready for shade sails, carports, awnings, agricultural screening, and commercial parking structures.
Colour Range
30+ colours available – standard and non-standard ranges. Contact us to confirm availability.
Standard Range
| Colour | Shade Factor % | UV Block Out % |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 95 | 96 |
| Bush Khaki | 89 | 93 |
| Charcoal | 94 | 95 |
| Chocolate | 92 | 93 |
| Cinnamon | 88 | 93 |
| Desert Sand | 88 | 92 |
| Rain Forest Green | 88 | 96 |
| Royal Blue | 88 | 94 |
| Silver | 88 | 93 |
| Terracotta | 88 | 90 |
Non-Standard Range
| Colour | Shade Factor % | UV Block Out % |
|---|---|---|
| Accacia | 80 | 95 |
| Arizona | 86 | 91 |
| Electric Purple | 84 | 90 |
| Laguna Blue | 92 | 96 |
| Mulberry | 90 | 91 |
| Navy Blue | 88 | 94 |
| Olive | 93 | 97 |
| Red | 88 | 92 |
| Red Earth | 93 | 97 |
| Sunflower Yellow | 70 | 94 |
| Turquoise | 83 | 92 |
| White | 57 | 86 |
| Zesty Lime | 83 | 92 |
Typical Applications of Shade Net
Technical Datasheet
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Warp Break Strength | 49 kg |
| Weft Break Strength | 103 kg |
| Burst Strength | 263 kPa |
| UV Protection | Up to 97% (colour dependent) |
| Material | Virgin HDPE with UV stabilisers |
| Construction | Lock-stitch knit, monofilament + two-type yarns |
| Roll Length | 50m (also available in cut lengths) |
| Width | 3m (folded to 1.5m for handling and shipping) |
| Weight | ±195 gsm |
How to Order
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