Shade Sails or Sun Sail

Affordable Sail Shade Provides Protection from the Heat

Shade Sails protect and shade you from the harsh UV rays. They are sometime called Sun Sails. They make a beautiful additions to your patio, backyard, or other outdoor areas, and they provide excellent protection from the sun and its harmful UV radiation. A stylish shade sail is the perfect alternative to a traditional pergola, umbrella or covered porch. Floating and curvaceous, Shade Sails make an attractive addition to any property, and with the right design, they can enhance the existing property with artistic or architectural flair and style.

Wonderfully versatile; a sail can be attached to homes, large trees, patio columns or they can be supported by wood posts or steel columns embedded in concrete footings, and they can also be taken down seasonally as required.

Shade Sails are the ultimate in stylish sun protection. Courtyards, pool areas, gardens, children's play areas, car spaces, and even entry ways can all benefit from the cool good looks of a Shade Sail solution.

The perimeter of each sail is designed with a gentle cantenary curve inwards towards the center of the sail to control the fabric tension. Shade sails have reinforced webbing around the perimeter and marine stainless steel D or "Delta" rings at each corner. When properly tensioned, this curve eliminates fabric wrinkle, prevents sagging and even flapping in heavier winds..

Available in a variety of shapes, colors, and materials. Flying Shade Sails are a decorative and affordable way to create shade that will keep you more comfortable in hot weather. These state of the art materials block the sun's harmful UV rays yet remain totally unaffected by moisture and natural temperature extremes. Some shade sail fabrics provide near waterproof / water resistant properties.

Shade sails are available in different fabrics and fabric weights. The most commonly used fabric from companies such as Coolaroo is a high density polyethylene material that is very durable and resistant to moisture, mildew, and rot. High density polyethylene shade sails are weighted in grams per square meter (gsm) and usually range from around 120 gsm to 340 gsm. A shade sail using a 340 gsm fabric will be a more densely knitted fabric than a 200 gsm fabric. The denser the fabric, the higher the UV protection. A quality shade sail will use stainless steel D-rings in the corners and will have reinforced edges.

There isn't any more affordable, cost effective shade solution per square foot!

Shade Sail Comparison Chart
Coolaroo	High Density Polyethylene Fabric	280-300 GSM ~90% UV Block	10 Year Fabric Warranty	Breathable Fabric unaffected by moisture and temperature extremes.
Party Sails	High Density Polyethylene Fabric	280-300 GSM ~90% UV Block	10 Year Fabric Warranty	Breathable Fabric unaffected by moisture and temperature extremes.
Commercial 95	High Density Polyethylene Fabric	340-350 GSM 94% to 98% UV Block	10 Year Fabric Warranty	Breathable Fabric unaffected by moisture and temperature extremes.
Sunbrella	Solution Dyed Acrylic Fabric	96% to 98% UV Block	10 Year Fabric Warranty	Breathable, Near Waterproof.
Economy	High Density Polyethylene Fabric	160 GSM ~85% UV Block	30 Day Fabric Warranty	Breathable Fabric unaffected by moisture and temperature extremes.

We have this great article on the Advantages of Shade Sails over other shading options, and other alternative Outdoor Shade Solutions on our blog.