Canopy Fabrics
Premium shade & tensile canopy fabrics
We hold a huge stock of premium outdoor canopy fabrics in our own warehouse ready to cut and fabricate to your order.
Commercial Ninety-Five 340 delivers the utmost in versatility across a wide range of applications
Gale Pacific Commercial 95 340 is a wide width heavy-duty HDPE shade fabric, available in 22 popular colours. The lock stitch construction blocks out up to 98% of UV rays, whilst allowing heat to escape through. Being very porous, it can span large areas with little or no fall, without the risk of water pooling. Being both durable and economical, it is the ideal choice for exterior shade sails of any size.
Commercial Ninety-Five 340 Provides the optimal combination of sun protection, strength and durability to ensure low maintenance and long-life performance. The most expansive color assortment in the HDPE shade fabric market. Offering 22 rich, vibrant and on-trend colors to fulfill a wide range of design requirements. A mid-weight fabric (340 gsm) suitable for applications spanning a wide array of sizes and designs, making Commercial Ninety-Five 340 one of the most versatile HDPE canopy fabrics in the industry.
Weight
340 gsm
Width
3000mm
Seams
Stitched
Waterproof
No
Fire Retardant
No
Warranty
10 Years
Durability and FR compliance are now combined to create premium fabrics providing maximum performance
Gale Pacific Commercial 95 340FR is a wide width HDPE shade fabric, very similar to Commercial 95, but with a fire retardant certification. Sharing many of the same technical attributes as Commercial 95, it is available in the same colours, but it is the go-to choice for exterior shade sails of any size where a fire rating is required.
Only GALE Pacific offers the WIDEST RANGE of FLAME RETARDANT knitted canopy fabrics globally. Our FR fabrics meet the most stringent Fire Standards for shade fabrics including CSFM 1237.1 & NFPA 701 across all color variants. Offering premium biaxial stability and tensile properties, for minimal maintenance and improved fabric life.
Weight
295 gsm
Width
3000mm
Seams
Stitched
Waterproof
No
Fire Retardant
Yes
Warranty
8 Years
Pro-Knit Monotec 370 Series is a premium grade heavy-duty HDPE shade fabric, available in 16 designer colours. Widely regarded as the best shade fabric available worldwide, it’s 100% monofilament construction provides the ultimate in strength and stability, along with the longest warranty on the market. Combined with stylish looks, it is the ultimate choice for exterior shade sails of any size.
Weight
370 gsm
Width
3250mm
Seams
Stitched
Waterproof
No
Fire Retardant
No
Warranty
15 Years
Ferrari Flexlight Lodge 6002 combines the practical aspects of a PVC fabric with the ever-popular aesthetic of old-school canvas. Unlike our other standard waterproof fabrics, it is finished with a webbing edge, making it look and feel very traditional and easier to mount and demount. Available in 12 natural colours, it is the ideal choice for residential and organic commercial projects alike.
Weight
630 gsm
Width
2600mm
Seams
Welded
Waterproof
Yes
Fire Retardant
Yes
Warranty
5 Years
Ferrari Soltis Proof 502 Satin is a premium grade Type I PVC available in 40 colours. Our most popular waterproof fabric features contemporary colours and a satin gloss finish, which really sets it apart from other brands. Its technical production method means that it is lightweight, strong, balanced and stable, making it ideal for small to medium size exterior tensile membranes.
Weight
570 gsm
Width
1800mm
Seams
Welded
Waterproof
Yes
Fire Retardant
Yes
Warranty
10 Years
Ferrari Soltis Horizon 86 is a unique fabric in our range, being a porous shade fabric, but constructed using a PVC coating, more akin to our waterproof fabrics. This production method combined with 23 contemporary colours in a matt finish, makes it a very stylish architectural option for shade sails and blinds of any size, both interior and exterior.
Weight
380 gsm
Width
1770mm
Seams
Welded
Waterproof
No
Fire Retardant
Yes
Warranty
5 Years
DualShade 350 is made using a patent-pending knit pattern and features a single colour on one side and complementary colour on the opposite side. The beautiful palette of colour combinations will enhance the design of any outdoor space. We’ve designed an array of colour combinations that come together in three beautiful collections.
The unique aesthetic of this fabric is only surpassed by its performance. Maximum durability and superior dimensional stability are achieved through our proprietary knit pattern, and DualShade 350 is backed by a full 10 year warranty against UV degradation.
WeatherMAX 80 - The Perfect Symmetry of Form and Function
From the blistering sun of the Australian outback to the soaking rains of the Brazilian rain forests, nothing handles the changing moods of Mother Nature better than WeatherMAX®.
Utilizing breakthrough UV technology, WeatherMAX not only goes the distance with the long term color retention of traditional acrylic fabrics, but reaches far beyond for superior water resistance and durability. With engineered yarn memory, WeatherMAX always maintains a sophisticated appearance and never exhibits unsightly sagging from age, rain or exposure. Our HydroMax™ finish means no coatings for a cleaner environment and an excellent breathable fabric for outstanding mold and mildew resistance. WeatherMAX, a perfect balance of science, toughness and elegance combined to battle the elements and provide the finely balanced outdoor fabric you’ve been wanting…but couldn’t get. Until now.
Become a Trade Partner
SD Sails works exclusively with trade partners worldwide to support their end-user services with our expertise in tensile canopy design and fabrication. Apply to become a trade partner to benefit from our online quote and ordering system, plus access downloadable information designed to support your business. Learn more about our Free Form Canopies and Bespoke Canopies.
FAQ
What type of fabric are tensile canopies made of?
The vast majority of tensile canopies are either made of PVC fabric (Polyvinyl Chloride) or HDPE fabric (High Density Polyethylene). These fabrics are UV stable, hard waring, long lasting, and economical, which is why SD Sails specializes in manufacturing canopies cut from these fabrics. There are other more technical tensile fabrics on the market, such as PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) and ETFE (Ethylene Tetrafluoroethylene) that offer some superior qualities, but they are massively more expensive and require very specialist processing and handling.
Are tensile canopies waterproof?
The majority of true tensile canopies are made from waterproof fabric, but canopies described as shade sails are generally not waterproof, offering UV protection only.
There are waterproof shade fabrics on the market, but they tend to be quite stretchy, so they are very prone to collecting rainwater, which quickly damages the fabric and puts excess strain on the fixing points. For this reason, SD Sails specializes in using proper tensile fabric for customers that require a canopy with UV and weather protection in one.
Do canopy fabrics come with a warranty?
Yes, high-quality tensile canopy fabrics come with a warranty, usually between 5 and 15 years. The duration of the warranty will depend on the fabric itself and the company that manufactures it.
All our tensile canopy fabrics come with their own manufacturer’s warranty, usually between 5 and 15 years. The duration of the warranty depends on the weight and coating of fabric itself and the company we source it from. In all cases, the warranty relies on proper care and maintenance of the product, but it ensures the fabric won’t fade or degrade in the UV prematurely.
Which fabric is the best for my canopy?
When it comes to canopy fabrics, there isn’t a single best option on the market. The best outdoor canopy fabric for your business or residential property will depend on the size of the canopy, the weather conditions of the area where you live in, the quality that you are looking for, and other factors.
SD Sails offers 8 different canopies fabrics from stock, 3 waterproof and 5 shade-only. They are all capable of withstanding long-term UV and wind exposure, but the best choice mainly depends on your specific requirements. The first choice is shade-only or waterproof? Waterproof gives shade and rain protection, so they are more practical in most situations, but they do require greater tension and fall to ensure the rainwater runs off, so it is not always possible to use waterproof. Shade-only fabrics allow water to drain through them, so you can span large areas with little or no fall. They also allow some sunlight through and heat to dissipate out, so they are the better choice for hot locations that you are only likely to use in fine weather. Once that decision is made, the rest is mainly aesthetic, so our free sample service can help you create the look you want.