Shade Cloth 30% White – 50m Bulk Roll (1.83m or 3.66m Wide)

Our 30% White Horticultural Grade Shade Cloth in 50-metre bulk rolls is the professional choice for large-scale crop protection, offering a high-transmission light environment that reflects heat to ensure vigorous plant growth. Engineered for harsh Australian conditions using premium virgin resins and advanced UV stabilisers, this 90GSM monofilament mesh provides a durable, non-fray barrier against intense UV, wind, and light hail.

Key Features and Benefits

• Optimal 30% Shade Factor: Perfect for heat-tolerant crops, promoting healthy growth cycles while taking the "sting" out of the midday sun.
• Advanced Heat Reflection: The white pigment reflects solar energy away from the growing area, maintaining a cooler microclimate than black or green shade cloths.
• Horticultural Grade Monofilament: Knitted from heavy-duty 90GSM mono-yarn for superior strength and resistance to environmental pollutants.
• UV Stabilised Longevity: Treated with high-quality inhibitors to prevent brittleness and degradation over multiple seasons of intense sun exposure.
• Uninterrupted 50m Runs: Bulk roll length minimizes joins and waste when covering long greenhouse spans or nursery rows.

Technical Specifications

• Available Widths: 1.83 Metres or 3.66 Metres
• Length: 50 Metres (Full Roll)
• Shade Factor: 30%
• Colour: White
• Weight: 90GSM
• Material: UV Stabilised Knitted HDPE Monofilament

Installation & Best Practice

To ensure the maximum lifespan and effectiveness of your 50m roll, follow these professional tips:

• Tensioning: Ensure the cloth is pulled taut over your support frame to prevent "flapping," which can lead to mechanical wear and friction damage over time.
• Secure Fastening: Use specialised shade cloth clips, pins, or timber battens to fix the edges. The lock-stitch knit ensures the material will not unravel if punctured.
• Cleaning: Occasionally hose down the cloth to remove dust and organic buildup, ensuring light transmission remains at optimal levels for your crops.

Ideal Applications

• Commercial Greenhouse Covers: An excellent choice for crops like tomatoes, peppers, and cut flowers that thrive in bright, diffused light.
• Large-Scale Nursery Production: Protecting sun-loving tubestock and ornamentals from extreme summer heat waves.
• Orchards & Vineyards: Draping over fruit trees to prevent sunscald on developing fruit without impacting sugar production.
• Broadacre Vegetable Patches: Shielding summer crops such as corn, beans, and melons from heat stress while maintaining high growth rates.

Delivery & Freight Information

Due to the size and weight of these 50-metre rolls, this product exceeds standard freight parameters. We provide tailored shipping solutions to ensure a safe delivery to your site. Options include:

• Tailgate delivery to your home or business.
• Forklift unloading for commercial nurseries.
• Shipping to a nearby freight depot for convenient collection.

FAQs

Is 30% shade enough to prevent sunburn on fruit?
For most sun-loving horticultural crops, 30% is sufficient to reduce the UV intensity and prevent sunscald while still allowing the high light levels required for fruit development.

Will this cloth fray if I cut the 50m roll into smaller sections?
No. The monofilament lock-stitch design is specifically engineered not to fray or unpick when cut, allowing you to easily tailor the cloth to various lengths using standard scissors.

Why is white preferred for commercial greenhouses?
White reflects solar energy rather than absorbing it, leading to lower temperatures inside the structure. It also creates a brighter, more diffused light environment, which can lead to more uniform growth across the crop.

Where is this product made?
This Horticultural Grade Shade Cloth is designed to meet the rigorous performance standards required for the Australian growing industry.