Material Specifications
The turquoise shade fabric is made from extruded and UV stabilized high density polyethylene (HDPE) monofilament and tape yarns. The fabric is constructed by knitting together the monofilament and tape yarns using a 'raschel' lock-stitch pattern designed to significantly reduce the spreading of tears/cuts. The entire finished textile is then heat stentered to help reduce shrinkage and creep over time.
This fabric is mold resistant and waterproof however the 'mesh' pattern creates small gaps in coverage which allows some water to pass through. Layering and sloping can successfully improve water deflection and rain shed. The advantage of having gaps in coverage is that it allows warmer air to rise through the fabric, helping to reduce the temperature below.
Mass and UV Block
10.3 oz per sq. yd. (340gsm) - Commercial Grade
93.5% to 97.6% (color discrepancy)
Surface Burning Classification (ASTM E84) - Class I/A Fire Retardant
Flame Spread Index (FSI) - 25
Smoke Developed Index (SDI) - 105
Note: Our sails function best with wire rope and and tensioning hardware. We recommend adding a (3) corner shade sail install kit before proceeding to checkout.
The optional hardware kit includes:
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(3) Marine Grade Stainless Steel Turnbuckles
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(6) Marine Grade Stainless Steel Shackles
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(2) Galvanized Wire Rope Clamps
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Galvanized Wire Rope
