Custom Shade Cloth

The widest selection of shade cloth online – tailored for your exact needs! Shade Cloth Types Choose from our selection of shade cloth varieties! The percentage indicates the amount of sunlight blocked out. We usually recommend 30% to 60% for shading plants, and 60% and higher for shading people, animals, equipment, etc. For a deep dive please check out our Shade Cloth 101 page. Knitted shade cloth comes in black and other colors. Lifespan is 7-10 years against UV ray breakdown. Knitted shade cloth will not unravel if cut and can be ordered unfinished. Black material options are knitted unless otherwise noted. Woven shade cloth only comes in black. Lifespan is 10-12 years against UV ray breakdown. It is about 30% heavier than equivalent knitted options and features a distinct grid of horizontal and vertical lines. The primary application is for greenhouses and other agricultural structures. Please note that while it is difficult for a tear or hole to form in woven shade cloth, it may unravel if this does occur Aluminet shade cloth is a knitted shade cloth with reflective coating to reduce heat. While all application are different, greenhouses that use Aluminet may see a reduction in temperature of 8-15 degrees F   Shade Cloth Finishes We use Batten Tape to finish the edges of our shade cloth, and punch brass grommets every 1′ or 2′ as desired. Every 2′ spacing is typical for most applications, but customers in high wind areas often use grommets spaced every 1′ for additional security Need grommets with a different spacing? Please contact us directly for a quote at info@shadeclothstore.com Grommets lend themselves to a myriad of installation methods – Zip Ties and Bungee Balls are two popular options used for securing grommets to your structure All panels are available with finished edges and no grommets as well Unfinished shade cloth has no Batten Tape on the edges. Customers often use Shark Bites or Clip-Its to secure unfinished shade cloth   Shade Cloth Sizing Our maximum size is 50′ x 200′ for all panels – one direction may be at most 50′ and the other may be at most 200′. Bulk unfinished shade cloth may be available in longer lengths – please visit the Bulk Unfinished Shade Cloth page for more information. Please note that while we try to provide you with precise panels, the acceptable tolerance in shade cloth is +/- 4″. Have a huge project? We carry MASTER ROLLS – either 6′ or 12′ x 1,500′ – in most black knitted shade cloth varieties.   Shade Cloth Installation Our material does not have much stretch to it, especially along the edges of finished panels. Therefore, we recommend installing it using the grommets along all four sides and atop a structure to minimize stress. Do not install shade cloth panels using the corners only. Excessive stress on the shade cloth can cause the grommets to pop out of the finished edges. Please do not install shade cloth with excessive tension.  Shade cloth is meant to rest on an existing structure.  If you are searching for a product with tension, check out our Shade Sails. You should also avoid installation that can cause abrasions along the interior of the cloth (e.g. steel cables). Improper installation will void any warranty/guarantee on the shade cloth.   Regretfully we cannot accept returns on custom-made panels of shade cloth unless there is a defect in manufacturing. If you need to change an order for custom shade cloth, you must phone us.  We can contact the fabricator to see if the order can be canceled or modified.