Shade Sails – The Coolest Shade Around? |
Apr 3
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The French are generally pretty advanced when new fashion trends are concerned, nonetheless it looks there could be a an new trend which they have not picked up on. In truth they have been beaten by the Australians! Any body that has spent holiday time in France during the summer will know that shade is a vital consideration – outdoor temperatures in the summer sun can be hot. It is very easy to get sunburned with out even realising it.
No wonder that, during the summer time, the local DIY centres are stacked out with “shade solutions” – pergolas, parasols and awnings to assist in generating shade The majority of of us don’t have the years of patience required to grow an old vine or wisteria which would provide the “ideal shade solution” – no we need a quicker, man-made solution – but still one that has plenty of style…
Using large pieces of material to provide shade is not rocket science and has been around since Egyptian times. It has been reported that sailors in open boats were the first to make use of sail canvas as a means of providing shade. While this was doubtless effective, the sail canvas was a tough and inflexible material that would not fit into modern garden design. Recent technical advances have allowed the production of a new type of sail cloth from a woven fabric that still provides a high level of shade protection but has the added benefits of being breathable, light and flexible. This fabric is now being widely used and has allowed the rapid growth of shade sails as a realistic alternative to conventional parasols, gazebos and awnings.
What’s really strange is that these new shade structures have gained broad acceptance in Australia, but are virtually unheard of in France. But then the French really do not have much that can match the Sydney Opera House either!
No, the reason Sail Shades have been slow to catch on in Europe is the lack of availability in the market. Not surprisingly the best quality Shade Sails come from Australia and exports to Europe (apart from Lamb) are not a top priority. This is now changing and European Distributors are now being appointed by the major players. The biggest of these is Sail Shade World – an Australian company that is currently the biggest manufacturer of Sail Shades worldwide, with over 24,000 satisfied customers. They have very strict quality standards and are not the cheapest available, but do offer a 10 year warranty on their Sail Shades.
Sail Shade Benefits
Unlike the early Shade Sails made from sail canvas, modern Sail Shades are manufactured from a form of knitted material, which provides the Sail Shade a natural level of expansion and means that Sail Shade should be correctly mounted and tensioned. This enables for interesting architectural three dimensional results to be achieved with Sail Shades.
A further benefit of the slightly porous construction of the shade sail is that it allows the material to “breath” – permitting the escape of hot air from underneath the Sail Shade and ensuring that the shaded area remains as cool as possible.
There are a variety of shape and colour choices available in modern Shade Sail designs – grey, beige and green are very popular. The shade sails need to be attached to secure fixing points and are secured with tensioning devices. The installation can easily be accomplished by two people. It is advisable to install a quick release clip at each corner to allow the Shade Sail to be taken down and stored in windy conditions.
Main Benefits Of Sail Shades
Porous sail fabric provides cool shade 10 Year UV warranty Commercial Grade Heavy Duty Knitted Fabric. Effectively blocks all harmful radiation from the sun Perimeter re-enforcement. Edge webbing made from extremely strong seat belt material. Easy attachment to existing fixing points, such as a house, outbuilding or tree. Attachment rings at each corner are made from marine grade stainless steel. Shade sail material will not shrink, tear or rot.
Square and Triangular Sail Shades From Sail Shades France
Free delivery within France. Our Premium Shade Sails are made from top quality sail cloth and come with a 10 year guarantee. Shade Sails are available in two basic shapes – square and triangular – and three colours – grey, cream and sand.
Sail Shades are much more durable than parasols, gazebos and awnings. These Sail Shades offer both stylish and cool shade thanks to the slightly porous shade sail material.
EASY INSTALLATION – no special tools required. ALL FITTINGS can be supplied in stainless steel No cost DELIVERY – We provide Totally free delivery to France PREMIUM High quality – All our Sail Shades have a 10 year guarantee 48h DELIVERY – On all our Shade Sails and Fitting
In order to learn a great deal more about the features of Sail Shades and see a selection of various shade sail products readily available for acquisition on-line and with free of cost delivery throughout France, visit Voiles d’Ombrage.

































