Shade Cloth 30% White – Horticultural Grade (Cut To Length)

Our 30% White Horticultural Grade Shade Cloth is a premium monofilament solution designed for professional growers and home gardeners who require high light transmission combined with essential crop protection. Engineered to withstand the harsh Australian climate, this knitted HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) fabric provides a durable barrier against excessive UV exposure, wind, driving rain, and light hail. The white colour is specifically favoured in horticulture for its ability to reflect heat while maintaining a bright, diffused light environment that promotes vigorous plant growth.

Manufactured using only virgin resins and superior UV stabilisers, this 90GSM cloth is built for longevity and structural integrity. Unlike standard tape shade cloths, the monofilament construction is highly resistant to tearing and fraying, making it easy to cut to specific lengths or fabricate into custom covers. Available in both 1.83m and 3.66m widths, this shade cloth is ideal for greenhouse skins, nursery structures, and temporary crop protection during intense summer periods.

Key Features and Benefits

• Optimal 30% Shade Factor: Provides a light reduction that is ideal for heat-tolerant vegetables, fruit trees, and nursery stock that require high light levels for photosynthesis.
• Superior Heat Reflection: The white pigment reflects a higher percentage of solar radiation compared to dark colours, keeping the temperature beneath the cloth significantly cooler.
• Horticultural Grade Monofilament: Knitted from high-quality mono-yarn for maximum strength, durability, and resistance to chemical sprays and environmental pollutants.
• UV Stabilised Longevity: Treated with advanced UV inhibitors to prevent brittleness and degradation, ensuring the cloth remains effective over multiple growing seasons.
• Weather Resilience: Acts as a reliable break for heavy wind and rain, reducing physical damage to delicate foliage and preventing soil erosion in pots or garden beds.

Technical Specifications

• Width Options: 1.83 Metres or 3.66 Metres
• Length: Cut to length (Specify required metres)
• 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 white shade cloth, follow these professional tips:

• Tensioning: When installing over a frame or greenhouse structure, ensure the cloth is pulled taut. This prevents "flapping" in high winds, which can lead to mechanical wear against the support frame.
• Fixing: Use specialised shade cloth pins, clips, or timber battens to secure the edges. Because the material is knitted, it will not unravel if punctured by fixing accessories.
• Cleaning: To maintain maximum light transmission, occasionally hose down the cloth to remove dust and organic debris that may accumulate on the mesh.

Ideal Applications

• Commercial Greenhouses: An excellent top-cover for crops like tomatoes, peppers, and cut flowers that thrive in bright, diffused light.
• Nursery Production: Protecting sun-loving tubestock and ornamentals from the peak intensity of the afternoon sun.
• Vegetable Patches: Shielding summer crops such as corn, beans, and melons from heat stress while maintaining high growth rates.
• Orchards: Draping over fruit trees to prevent sunscald on developing fruit without significantly reducing sugar production.

FAQs

Why choose white over green or black shade cloth?
White shade cloth is superior for heat reduction because it reflects solar energy rather than absorbing it. It also provides a more natural light spectrum for the plants, which can result in more compact and sturdier growth compared to the "stretching" sometimes seen under darker cloths.

Will this cloth fray if I cut it at home?
No. The lock-stitch knitted construction ensures that the material will not unpick or fray when cut, allowing you to easily tailor the cloth to your specific frame dimensions.

Is 30% shade enough to prevent sunburn?
For most sun-loving horticultural crops, 30% is sufficient to take the "sting" out of the sun and prevent sunscald. However, for sensitive indoor plants or ferns, a higher shade factor (50% or 70%) may be more appropriate.

Where is this product manufactured?
This high-quality Horticultural Grade Shade Cloth is designed to meet the rigorous performance standards required for Australian growing conditions.