An outdoor space that was unusable from noon to four becomes somewhere worth sitting. This knitted shade cloth stretches overhead across a patio, deck, pergola, or greenhouse and filters the direct sun into soft dappled light, while the open weave lets hot air rise straight through rather than pooling underneath the way a solid tarp does. Rain passes through too, so there is nothing to drain after a storm.
Garden Shade Cloth
- Takes the burn out of afternoon sun
- Air flows through instead of trapping heat
- Ten sizes from small patio to full yard
Key Features:
- The space underneath stays cooler than it would under solid cover, because the knitted weave vents rising hot air instead of sealing it in
- Corners hold under tension season after season, thanks to stitched hem binding and metal grommets that spread the load away from the fixing holes
- There is no puddle to push off after rain, since water drains through the mesh rather than collecting on the surface
- The area stays bright and usable rather than gloomy, as filtered light still reaches through the weave
- The fabric holds its color and strength through extended exposure, using UV stabilized HDPE rather than untreated plastic
- Almost any yard layout can be covered, with ten sizes running from 3m x 3m up to 5m x 10m
- Nothing permanent gets built, because the cloth tensions between existing posts, walls, fences, trees, or a pergola frame
Specifications:
- Type: Woven outdoor shade cloth
- Material: UV stabilized knitted HDPE
- Color: Brown
- Corners: Reinforced with metal grommets
- Sizes: 3x3m, 3x4m, 3x5m, 4x4m, 4x5m, 3x8m, 4x6m, 5x5m, 3x10m, 5x10m
- Includes: One shade cloth
Materials and Care:
- Rinse with a garden hose to clear pollen, dust, and leaf debris
- Spot clean stubborn marks with mild soap and a soft brush
- Allow to dry fully before folding, since damp storage encourages mildew
- Take down before high winds and heavy snow load rather than leaving it tensioned
- Store folded in a dry shed or garage over winter
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Shop with confidence knowing your payment information is protected.
GUARANTEED DELIVERY
Fully insured & free shipping with tracking on every order.
RESPONSIVE SUPPORT TEAM
Real people, real answers within 1-2 business days.
30-DAY RETURNS
Not happy? Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery, hassle-free.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The cloth ships with reinforced grommeted corners, and the fixing method is chosen to suit the mounting points available. Rope, bungee cords, turnbuckles, carabiners, or shade sail poles all work depending on whether the anchors are posts, walls, fences, or trees.
No, and that is intentional. The knitted weave lets water pass through rather than collecting on the surface. A solid waterproof cover holds heat underneath and forms pools that stretch or tear the fabric. This is a sun screen, not a rain cover.
Direct sun is filtered into dappled light, and rising hot air escapes through the weave instead of being trapped. The practical effect is a shaded area that feels noticeably more comfortable than standing in open sun, though it is not air conditioning and the surrounding air temperature stays the same.
A 3m x 3m covers a small four-seat table with modest overhang. A six-seat table with room to walk around it is better served by 4m x 5m or larger. Measuring the area to be covered and adding roughly a meter in each direction for tensioning and overhang gives a reliable figure.
Through a normal season, yes. It should be taken down ahead of high winds and before winter, since accumulated snow load and storm gusts put far more strain on the fabric and anchor points than ordinary weather does.
The HDPE is UV stabilized specifically to resist breakdown from prolonged exposure. Some gradual softening of color over multiple seasons is normal for any outdoor fabric left in full sun.
Cutting is not recommended. The strength is in the stitched hem binding and reinforced corners, and cutting into the body of the cloth leaves a raw edge that will fray and unravel under tension. Choosing the nearest larger size and folding the excess is the better approach.
Yes, and that is a common use. Draping it over the greenhouse roof and securing along the frame edges reduces the intensity of direct midday sun on plants inside while still letting filtered light through.
Orders are processed within 1–2 business days, and delivery typically arrives in 7–10 business days. Tracking information is provided once your order ships so you can follow its progress every step of the way.
Please read our Shipping Policy for more information.
Every TENAX product is backed by a 30-day return policy, giving the opportunity to try it and ensure it meets expectations. If it doesn’t feel like the right fit, returns are available within 30 days of delivery in accordance with the return guidelines.
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