GALE Pacific Premium Hortshade® 4m x 50m – Light UVR Block (50-56%) Professional Shade Cloth

GALE Pacific Premium Hortshade® 4m x 50m – Light UVR Block (50-56%) Professional Shade Cloth

Premium Hortshade® is a high-strength, knitted HDPE monofilament shade fabric specifically engineered for professional horticultural applications. Designed to endure harsh weather conditions, it features a robust construction that won’t rot or absorb moisture. This fabric is a market leader in crop protection, meeting the rigorous Australian Standard AS 4174:2018. With its focus on environmental safety and durability, it is both 100% recyclable and certified Lead and Phthalate-free.

Best For: Agricultural applications requiring a "Light" shade designation, providing moderate UV protection while allowing higher light transmission for specific crop growth stages.

Key Features

• Australian Standard Compliant: Fully compliant with AS 4174-2018 for Synthetic Shade cloth, ensuring verified performance and safety levels for agricultural use.
• Optimized Light Transmission: Specifically engineered for a Light UVR block (50–56%), making it ideal for crops that require higher levels of natural light while still needing protection from extreme heat.
• Strong HDPE Monofilament: The knitted HDPE construction provides superior strength and dimensional stability, engineered to resist tearing and abrasion in exposed environments.
• Certified Safety: Proudly Greenguard® and Oeko-Tex® certified, ensuring the fabric is free from harmful chemicals, making it safe for sensitive plants and personnel.
• 10-Year UV Warranty: Backed by a decade-long warranty against UV degradation, ensuring consistent performance and crop protection in high-exposure regions.

Specifications

• Brand: GALE Pacific / Premium Hortshade®
• Weight: 276 gsm ± 20
• Thickness: ~1.35 mm
• Length: 50m
• Width: 4m (Folded)
• Colours: Black | Forest Green | White
  
• Fabric Type: Knitted HDPE Monofilament
• Bursting Pressure: 2260 kPa (AS 2001.2.4)
• UVR Block: 50% – 56% (Light Designation)

Ideal For (Uses)

• Commercial Nurseries: Provides an ideal light environment for sun-loving plants that require a slight reduction in heat and UV intensity.
• Crop Top Structures: Perfect for expansive agricultural covers protecting fruits and vegetables where high light transmission is critical for ripening.
• Nets & Protective Enclosures: Used in specialized horticultural structures to prevent wind damage and bird interference without over-shading the crop.
• Variable Climate Protection: Trusted in regions where moderate shade is required to balance temperature control and photosynthesis.