Heavy - 90%
Shop our range of 90% heavy duty shade cloth — premium knitted HDPE shade cloth blocking up to 90% of sunlight, ideal for nurseries, greenhouses, livestock shelters, patios, sports facilities and commercial shade applications across Australia.
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Abshade Ultimate 90% Shade Cloth 1.83m x 30m Roll – Multiple Colours Available
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Abshade Ultimate 90% Shade Cloth 3.66m x 30m Roll – Extra Wide – Multiple Colours
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90% Shade Cloth – Heavy Duty
Sale! Price range: $225.00 through $385.00Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
90% Heavy Duty Shade Cloth — Buying Guide
What Is 90% Shade Cloth?
Shade cloth is rated by the percentage of sunlight it blocks. 90% shade cloth is our heaviest shade factor and blocks 90% of UV and solar radiation while allowing 10% of light to pass through. This is the ideal choice for applications requiring maximum shade — including livestock shelters, intensive nursery growing areas, frost protection applications, school shade structures and outdoor areas in high-UV environments where heat stress is a concern.
Key Applications for 90% Shade Cloth
- Livestock shelters — providing shade from intense summer sun for cattle, sheep, horses and poultry in holding yards and paddock shelters
- Nursery propagation areas — protecting cuttings and seedlings from direct sun during establishment
- Vegetable gardens in high-UV areas — reducing heat stress on crops such as lettuce, brassicas and herbs during summer
- School and childcare shade structures — maximum UV protection for outdoor play areas
- Patios, pergolas and carports — creating a cool, shaded outdoor living space
- Greenhouses and polytunnels — reducing internal temperatures and protecting heat-sensitive plants
Material and Construction
Our 90% shade cloth is manufactured from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) using a knitted construction that prevents fraying when cut. The UV-stabilised HDPE provides excellent longevity in Australian outdoor conditions — resisting UV degradation, tearing and moisture damage over many years. The knitted structure maintains integrity even if damaged locally, unlike woven shade cloth which can unravel from a small cut.
Sizing and Installation
Shade cloth is sold by the roll or can be cut to custom lengths. It is typically installed using cable ties, shadecloth clips, or shade sail hardware attached to a frame, posts or overhead structure. For large installations, consider adding eyelets or edge binding at the time of purchase for cleaner and stronger installation. Allow for 10–15% extra material when installing over curved frames.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will 90% shade cloth kill plants?
Most plants tolerate 90% shade in the short term, but prolonged heavy shading can reduce growth and yield in sun-loving crops. 90% shade cloth is best suited to shade-tolerant plants and temporary use during extreme heat events.
How long does 90% shade cloth last outdoors?
Quality UV-stabilised HDPE shade cloth typically lasts 5–10 years in Australian outdoor conditions. Avoid allowing shade cloth to pool water, as standing water accelerates material fatigue.
Can shade cloth be used as frost cloth?
Shade cloth provides some frost protection by trapping radiated heat, but is less effective than purpose-designed frost cloth. For heavy frost protection, use a dedicated frost fleece product in addition to or instead of shade cloth.
Order 90% Heavy Shade Cloth Online — Australia-Wide Delivery
Order online for fast dispatch, or contact our team for custom cut lengths and sizing advice for your project. We supply nurseries, farms, schools and homeowners across Australia.