Some Types of Tent Fabric Shade Materials

There are a lot of different tent fabric shade materials out there, and it can be confusing to choose which one is best for your needs. There are many factors to consider, including the event you’ll be using your shelter for and how often it will be used.

Waterproof and Mildew Resistant
When choosing the best material for your tent, you need to ensure that it will be waterproof and resistant to mildew. These features will save you time and money in the long run.

UV Protection
The sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays can damage the color and texture of your tent fabric. Luckily, there are fabric coatings that can help reduce the amount of UV radiation that gets into your tent’s surface.

Special Fasteners for Outdoor Shade
If you’re building a shade structure that will be exposed to strong winds, it’s important to find a fabric with special fasteners that can hold up to high speeds without damaging the material or the support system. These specialized fasteners are designed to help stabilize large areas of your shade fabric so that they won’t blow around or away like sails on a sailboat.

Radiant Barriers for Heat Reflection
A radiant barrier is a type of material that is very good at reflecting heat and poor at absorbing it. These materials are available in flexible foils, rigid sheets, woven fabrics and mesh materials.

While they may be more expensive than traditional shade materials, they can provide 100% UV protection and are a great choice for any outdoor use that you might have. They can be used in windscreens, sun screens, playground shading and other forms of portable shade.