What is the best fabric for sun shades?
The density of the woven fabric determines how much sun and wind enter the home. Unlike metal options, fabric sun shades will not rust or corrode. Vinyl-coated polyester: Polyester is very sturdy and resists moisture and corrosion. It may also stain less than some woven fabrics.
What are your outdoor solar fabrics made from?
Learn more about the materials and uses for our outdoor solar fabrics. What are outdoor solar shades made from? Sun shade materials are woven with an exceptionally tight weave that offers solar protection from harmful UV rays. Phifer exterior sun control products are made from either vinyl-coated polyester or fiberglass:
What is Sunsun shade material made of?
Sun shade materials are woven with an exceptionally tight weave that offers solar protection from harmful UV rays. Phifer exterior sun control products are made from either vinyl-coated polyester or fiberglass:
What are the best sun shades for your car?
Nylon and polyester are two of the best because these fabrics are lightweight, hold up well to repeated use, and are easy to open and close. Style: While most car sun shades are designed for the windshield, some are made to use on side passenger windows. Windshield sun shades are obviously removable because you can’t drive with the shade in place.
What is the best material for a shade cloth?
There are two types of shade cloths – knitted and woven. For optimum UV protection, The Cancer Council NSW suggests you choose fabric that is dark, closely woven and heavy, as it blocks or absorbs more UV radiation. Shade structures should also have as high a UVR block as possible – at least 94%.
What is the best material for a sun shade sail?
Shade sails made of HDPE are typically breathable, allowing rain to pass through. Sails made of PVC or explicitly labeled as “waterproof” will keep the rain out (but should be installed at an angle to prevent rain from pooling in the canopy).
What fabric is used for shade sails?
Sunbrella® Contour: Legendary Sunbrella performance. This well-known high quality, rich, knit-textured fabric ideal for shade sails, as well as a variety of other shade application.
What is the best color for a sun shade?
The argument is if you are looking for maximum cooling and UV protection a dark-colored shade will be the best option. Dark colors like our navy blue, black or brown, will absorb more UV rays, thus making the area underneath the shade cooler.
How much wind can a shade sail withstand?
85 mphWhen it comes to wind, most shade sails are fabricated to withstand a minimum of 85 mph, three-second gusts. USA SHADE, for one, engineers its structures up to 150 mph, dependent upon the location of the structure.
Does rain go through shade cloth?
Shade cloth is usually made of loosely woven polyester or even aluminium and can be found in varying densities or degrees of shade from approximately 5% to 95%. All shade cloth is water permeable so that rainwater, sprinklers and irrigation systems can keep your plants hydrated.
What shape shade sail is best?
triangular shapeDepending on the design of your place, select a shade wisely. Shade sails are used because of their features that can protect you from the harmful UV rays. But, most of the time, in modern houses, these are used as aesthetic focal point. If it is the case, triangular shape shade sails should be your best bet.
What GSM is good for sun shade?
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.
Can you get waterproof shade cloth?
It can be used to create a waterproof layer in many situations including pergolas, vertical blinds and outdoor areas. Shadecloth is designed to reduce the temperature underneath and is a knitted fabric. Waterproof shadecloth is the same fabric but it has a resin coating on one side which makes it waterproof.
What color is most UV resistant?
Dark or bright colors Darker colors absorb more UV than lighter colors like whites and pastels. This means the UV rays are less likely to reach your skin. But bright colors such as red can also absorb UV rays. The more vivid the color, the greater the protection—a bright yellow shirt is more protective than a pale one.
Are light or dark sun shades better?
A lighter fabric, better reflects the sun's heat, but also brightens the room and blurs the view. A darker fabric will absorb the heat and glare providing a much more comfortable feel to the eye.
What color blocks the most UV?
Dark or bright colors, including red, black and navy blue, absorb more UV rays than lighter colors like whites and pastels.
What shape shade sail is best?
triangular shapeDepending on the design of your place, select a shade wisely. Shade sails are used because of their features that can protect you from the harmful UV rays. But, most of the time, in modern houses, these are used as aesthetic focal point. If it is the case, triangular shape shade sails should be your best bet.
How deep do shade sail posts need to be?
Footing depth should be a minimum of 36 inches deep and 30inches square. For example, if your post height is higher than 8 feet, we recommend a hole depth 40% of the height above ground.
Can shade sails be waterproof?
Most shade sails are not waterproof unless you are using a waterproof fabric, however, one of the reasons we suggest varying the heights of your posts/attachment points is to encourage water run-off.
How tall should shade sail be?
Our rule of thumb is 1:5. That is, 1' of height variation for every 5' of span. This is the reasoning behind our 7' and 10' standard poles. Take an SS-15 for example: the approximate 15' spans call for 3' of height variation.
What is a Phifer sun shade?
Phifer’s line of outdoor solar shade fabrics and materials can be used to create custom patio sunscreens, solar window screens, roll-up patio shades, sun shades for decks, as well as pull-down and retractable awnings.
Where are Phifer sun shades made?
Made in the USA, Phifer sun shade materials also have the added benefits of insect protection and increased privacy.
What makes Phifer sun shading products different from one another?
Phifer manufactures a variety of sun shading materials, which can be used in a number of applications. Learn more about some of our innovative sun control fabrics and their uses:
What is Suntex 95?
SunTex 95 blocks 95% of UV rays and offers increased heat and glare control as well as excellent protection from insects due to its tight weave. Products made from this fabric can help save on energy costs by reducing heat penetration. Made from vinyl-coated polyester, SunTex 95 is pet resistant, fade resistant, and mildew resistant and can be cleaned with mild soap and water. SunTex 95 can be used in a variety of applications, including exterior roller shades, patio awnings, sun shades for decks, as well as screening for doors and windows.
What is Suntex 80/90 made of?
Made from vinyl-coated polyester, SunTex 80/90 blocks between 80% and 90% of the sun’s rays. Strong and pet resistant, it cleans nicely with soap and water and lends itself to a multitude of uses, including door and window screening, awnings, patio shades, and porch or deck canopies.
What is vinyl coated polyester?
Resistant to tears, water, chemicals and high temperatures, vinyl-coated polyester lends itself to a variety of sturdy outdoor sun control applications that withstand years of use.
Is fiberglass a good material for screen door?
As a material, fiberglass is known for its strength and resilience. It’s an economic option for creating mesh screening and won’t sag or dent over time, even in heavy traffic areas such as a screen door or porch enclosure. Our fiberglass screening is coated with PVC for extra durability.
What fabrics have a lower shade factor?
For shade sail fabrics such as Parasol, Polytex, Top Gun Vision and Coolrite, lighter colors will have a lower shade factor and darker colors will have a higher shade factor, but we'll come back to the function of color in a later section.
What is shade factor?
Shade factor means how much a shade cloth absorbs or reflects visible and invisible light (ultraviolet radiation). In simpler terms, the shade factor of a fabric is how much shade can be seen beneath it on a sunny day. This is expressed as a percentage, with 100% being complete light blockage.
What is top gun vision made of?
Top Gun Vision is made from acrylic-coated polyester. It is a woven polyester fabric that is treated on both sides with a proprietary coating process, making it reversible.
What is Phifertex fabric made of?
Phifertex Standard, Plus and Stripes fabrics are made from 100% vinyl-coated polyester. Vinyl-coated polyester is a composite material made from polyester that is coated in multiple layers of vinyl to add strength, UV resistance and greater abrasion resistance.
What is flame retardant fabric?
A fabric with flame retardancy has been chemically treated to have a higher resistance to combustion or burning when exposed to extreme heat. And if they do catch fire, they burn slowly. Flame resistance refers to a material that is inherently resistant to catching fire and does not melt or drip when exposed directly to extreme heat. For shade fabrics in the United States, there are no national requirements for flame retardancy in residential applications. There are some local and national requirements for shades used in commercial areas. Keep an eye out for these in your shade fabric specifications if flame retardancy is important to you.
What is Coolrite made of?
Parasol, Polytex and Coolrite are made from 100% high-density polyethylene (HDPE), an inherently mold and mildew resistant fabric. They boast great dimensional stability, a high strength-to-weight ratio, and will not tear or fray if they’re cut or pierced. While these fabrics share many similarities, they differ slightly in price point. Coolrite is the economical, value fabric, while Polytex is higher end and more expensive. All three of these fabrics are ideal for marine awnings and shade sails, especially those in large commercial areas.
What is the openness factor of shade fabric?
The openness factor of a shade fabric is the percentage of open space in the weave. A fabric with a small openness factor has a tighter weave, letting in less light and offering more privacy. A higher openness factor (looser weave) allows for more light and solar radiation to filter through.
What is the Best Fabric for Sun Shade?
Commercial Grade Sail Cloth offers durability and quality. At Creative Shades, we use several types of commercial-grade high-density polyethylene shade fabric. We also use super durable TENARA® thread to fabricate our shade sails. The best cloth options have the ability to allow cool breezes to flow freely through the fabric fibers. This can even lower the temperature under our shade structures by 15-20 degrees! Remember, any shade fabric chosen should meets fire resistance tests.
What is commercial dual shade?
Commercial DualShade: Superior biaxial stability with a unique two-toned look and offers up to 93.2% UVR Block protection; available in 12 popular colors to match your project and aesthetic.
What is the best fabric for fire protection?
Comtex®: Excellent fire rating. This fabric features less shrinkage and is more stable than other shade cloths, while maintaining high strength and over 90% UV protection.
Why are shade structures more expensive than commercial grade?
Waterproof shade structures are a good solution for many applications, such as entryways or parking lots, but can cost more to install is more than the commercial grade shade sails because extra heavy-duty anchoring points are required to hold them in place.
What does a car sun shade do?
Keeps car interior cooler in summer: The main purpose of a car sun shade is to block the sun so it doesn’t heat up your car’s interior. Depending on the material and design, a shade can reduce a vehicle’s internal temperature by up to 40°F, which means it takes much less time for the air conditioning to cool down the car once you get inside.
Types of car sun shades
A foldable custom fit sun shade is designed specifically for your car’s dimensions, which means that it covers the entire windshield to block as much sunlight as possible. When it’s time to store the shade, it easily folds up along its collapsible panels.
Car sun shade features to consider
Material: For the best car sun shade, you want an option made of durable, heat-resistant material. Nylon and polyester are two of the best because these fabrics are lightweight, hold up well to repeated use, and are easy to open and close.
Car sun shade prices
Car sun shade prices vary based on the type of shade, but you can expect to pay between $2 and $90.
Tips
Park in the shade, too. Even if you’re using a car sun shade to help keep your vehicle cool, it’s still a good idea to park in the shade so your car is exposed to less direct sunlight.
