Shade Sails help beat the Heat of the Sun

Shade Sails help beat the Heat of the Sun

Affordable Sail Shade Provides UV & IR Protection



Shade Sails protect and shade you from the severe effects of the sun's heat & UV rays. Some areas of the world call them Sun Sails. They make a beautiful additions to your patio, backyard, or other outdoor areas. Flying Sails is the perfect alternative to a traditional pergola, umbrella or covered porch. Floating and curvaceous, the make an attractive addition to any property, and with the right design, they can enhance the appeal of the entertaining outdoor areas.

A sail can be mounted to your home, large trees, patio/deck columns or they can be flown from wood posts or steel columns embedded in concrete footings. These temporary tension structures can also be easily taken down seasonally if needed. They have easily proven to withstand wind gusts of up to 90mph when properly mounted.

They are the latest trend in sun protection. Perk up your Courtyard, pool areas, gardens, children's play areas, car spaces, and even entry ways.

The perimeter of each sail is designed with a pleasing cantenary curve inwards towards the center of the sail to control the fabric tension. Shade sails have reinforced webbing around the edges and marine stainless steel Delta or D-Rings at each corner. When properly tensioned, this curve or gore helps eliminate fabric wrinkles, sagging and even flapping in even the heaviests of winds.

UV inhibitors make these state of the art fabrics block the sun's harmful UV rays yet remain totally unaffected by moisture and natural temperature extremes. Both ultraviolet and infrared energy are invisible to the human eye, and are both capable of damaging the skin. Infrared (IR) is heat energy, so an excess of heat energy will damage (burn) the skin. IR has a longer wavelength, however, so it won't penetrate the skin deeply. UV energy, because of its shorter wavelength, has the capability of penetrating more deeply into the skin, and in doing so damaging deeper layers of skin cells. UV light is dangerous because it can mutate DNA. Mutations in DNA can lead to cancer.

Shade Sail Review / Comparison Chart

Brand Fabric Specifications Warranty Review Notes
Kool Kolors Party Sails by Coolaroo HDPE Tape/Tape Mesh Fabric 280-300gsm
~90% UV Block
Grommet corners
1-Yr Full
3-Yr Fabric
Temporary Use Only - 5 Bright Colors one size only
Coolhaven by Coolaroo HDPE Mono/Tape AF230 Mesh Fabric 230gsm
~95% UV Block
1-Yr Full
7-Yr Limited
3 colors - 3 shapes only. 5-8 years typical useful life.
SunShade by King Canopy Plastic Mesh Fabric 160gsm
~85% UV Block
30 Days Full
1-Yr Limited
Economy 1-3 years typical useful life.
Coolaroo Original
(discontinued)
HDPE Mono/Tape Mesh Fabric 260-280gsm
~95% UV Block
1-Yr Full
10-Yr Limited
No longer made or available. 5-8 years typical useful life.
Commercial 95 HDPE Mono/Tape Mesh Fabric 340-350gsm
95% to 98% UV Block
2-Yr Full
10-Yr Limited
Superior Mesh Shade Fabric. 20 colors available. Made to Order Custom sizes. 8-12 years typical lifespan.
Sunbrella
Marine Grade
Acrylic Canvas Fabric 10oz
96% to 98% UV Block
2-Yr Full
10-Yr Fabric
Near Waterproof. 9 Stocked Colors. Made to Order Custom sizes. Special Order other colors. 8-12 years typical lifespan.
ShelterLogic Polyethylene mesh ~230gsm
~90% UV Block
1-Yr Limited 5 Colors. Estimated 3-5 years typical useful life.
California Sun Shade Polyethylene mesh ~85% UV Block Limited 1-Yr Fabric Degradation Only Unknown at this time
Kookaburra
Windscreen4less
Cool Area
Easy Gardner
Mesh Polyethylene / Waterproof 160gsm
60%-85% UV Block
Unable to determine New brands to the market - made for big mass sales - Useful lifespan unknown.


Coolhaven Shade Sails
Coolhaven Shade Sails

Ready Made Ships Quick
Party Shade Sails
Party Shade Sails

Temporary Use - Ships Quick
Commercial 95 Shade Sails
Commercial 95 Shade Sails

Made to Order - Many Sizes
Sunbrella Shade Sails
Sunbrella Shade Sails

Made to Order - Water Resistant
Jaw - Jaw Turnbuckle Stainless Steel
Jaw - Jaw Turnbuckle Stainless Steel
Price: $36.95
Sale Price: $19.95

Last Updated: 04/23/2023 02:38 AM - ID:1507