Shadecloth-Knitted 50% 12' X 300'

Knitted shade cloth is the perfect choice for areas that need shade protection from the sun. Used for greenhouse covering and many other applications including crop protection, bird netting, windbreaks and privacy screens. This product is made using high quality UV stabilized polyethylene knitted shade fabric. Its unique lock stitch pattern reduces heat buildup and can also be easily cut and tailored to your needs without the fabric further unraveling.

Generally for growing plants a shade fabric between 30% and 70% is sufficient. You have to balance shade protection with allowing enough light to get through to your plants which is all dependant on what crop you are growing and whether the plant is a shade loving or sun loving crop. The percentage of shade refers to the quantity of light that is blocked so a 60% shade fabric will let 40% of the light through.

As a basic guide on crops you should use a low percentage shade cloth such as 30% - 50% for sun-loving crops such as tomatoes and peppers. For crops such as lettuce and spinach use 50% - 70%  For non-crop usage for example shading patios and fencing you might consider a higher level of shade for example 70%.

Note: This is a custom cut item; to your individual specifications.  It cannot be returned or refunded once the item has been cut and shipped out.