When we make a Custom Shade Sail for you, it is exactly that, custom made.
Depending on the details of your project, different types of shade cloth and methods of fabrication may be employed.
We strive to use only the highest quality materials when fabricating shade sails. One such example would be using ASTM-E-84(A), NFPA-701-1999, and California Fire Marshall-13115 fire standard compliant fabrics and 316 stainless steel corner rings. This is true even with our pre-made standard size shade sails.
The perimeter of each shade sail is designed with a gentle curve to control the tension of the sail. This detail ensures that when tension is placed on the shade sail, the fabric remains taut, creating an aesthetically pleasing feature that eliminates any sagging or flapping in the wind.
Nearly every shade sail is constructed with either nylon material (comparable to a 1 1/2 inch seat belt) or stainless steel cable in the perimeter. Typically, stainless steel cable is used on larger sails or in shade sails where a contemporary architectural look is desired.
For small and medium size shade sails, nylon webbing works well.Each corner of the shade sail is reinforced with additional layers of webbing to distribute tension. All stitching is sewn using UV resistant outdoor thread and lock stitching is used throughout the shade sail.
The majority of our sails are made with Polytex (shown below). Some of the other shade cloth fabric types we occasionally use are Coolaroo Synthesis 95, Comtex, and Sunbrella (for waterproof shade sails). The details of your specific project, such as color selection, size of the sail, or architectural requirements will help us determine the best fabric for your project.
We know every installation is different, so if you have specific questions feel free to contact us and we will do our best to answer them.
Please note : Because of computer monitor settings, actual colors may vary. Fabric samples of all colors listed above are availible for $6 (shipping included). Just click the add to cart button to the right.
