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What fabric should I choose for my shade sail?

In order to make the right choice of fabric for your shade sail, the first thing to know is your needs in terms of protection from the sun or rain. At Espace Ombrage, we have developed four product ranges, each with its own characteristics.

Cheap openwork shade sails

Openwork sail Australe 220

This shade sail is made of micro-aerated fabric with a density of 220g/m2. This allows it to withstand the wind while offering optimal protection from the sun by filtering 90% of UV rays. This shade sail is practical to use thanks to its stainless steel carabiners at each corner which allow a quick assembly and disassembly of your shade sail.

Micro-perforated shading fabric

Openwork sail
Australe 340

Even more resistant than the Australe 220, the Australe 340 is the most suitable shade sail if you need a multi-purpose sail that is resistant to strong winds and provides optimum protection from the sun with over 97% UV filtering. Available in several colours, it is suitable for all types of installations.

cheap water-repellant shade sail

Waterproof sail
Solar 200

NEW: Thanks to its coated polyester fabric, the SOLAR 200 shade sail is waterproof.

It resists winds of up to 40km/h while filtering more than 95% of UV rays (UPF greater than 30). Its seams are waterproof, a technology taken from the manufacturing of high mountain clothing. 

waterproof sunblock sail

Waterproof sail
Acryl 300

Inspired by naval techniques, the Acryl 300 is a shade sail that protects against both rain and sun thanks to its 100% acrylic fabric. Its waterproof properties make it less wind resistant than the Australe line. Filtering 97% of UV rays, it is a no-compromise shade cloth that allows you to enjoy your outdoor spaces in all conditions!

How to choose the right shade sail?

With many references and characteristics, it is not always easy to find your way around. Here is a small summary table that will help you find the shade sail that suits your needs.

Espace-Ombrage shapes

Sails

Fabric

Weave

Treatments

Slope

Standard format

Custom-made

Pergolas

Roller System

Water-repellent

Wind-resistant

UV Filtration

Weight

Reinforced angles

Number of colours

Colours warranty

Manufacture warranty

Shipping time

Cheap openwork shade sails

Australe 220

100% high-density polyethylene

Airy-weave

Stain-proof
Root-proof

Free

x

x

x

x

60 à 80km/h

90%

220g/m²

x

4

2 years

2 years

72h

Micro-perforated sunblock shade sail

Australe 340

Micro-perforated fabric

Airy-weave

Stain-proof
Root-proof

Free

x

80km/h

97%

340g/m²

12

5 years

2 years

2 to 3 weeks

Water repellent shade cloth

Acryl 300

100% acrylic

Tight weave

Stain-proof
Root-proof

Minimum 25%

60km/h

97%

300g/m²

25

5 years

2 years

2 to 3 weeks

Cheap waterproof outdoor sail

Solar 200

Coated polyester

Tight weave

Stain-proof
Root-proof

Minimum 25%

x

x

x

x

40km/h

95%

200g/m²

x

4

2 years

2 years

72h