Shade Cloth Specifications

Manufactured from high density polyethylene (HDPE). Our shade cloth fabric is constructed in a variety of colors and shade percentages. Any size up to a width of 6.5 meters can be manufactured thus saving on wastage and eliminating joints on the cloth which maintains strength and durability. UV stabilizer is also added to stabilize this product against ultra violet intensity. Specific customer requirements can be catered for on large orders, regarding size, color and density.applications.

Strength

Tenacity of dry fibres (in grams / denier) 5.0 - 6.0
Wet strength compared to dry strength 100%
Rope shock load absorption ability Very Good

Weight

Specific gravity of fibres or filaments 0.95

Effects of moisture

Water absorption of individual fibres None
Resistance to rot, mildew Excellent
Deterioration due to marine organisms Excellent

Chemical Resistance

Effects of acid Very resistant
Effects of alkalies Very Resistant
Effects of organic solvents Soluble in chlorinated hydrocarbons

Degradation

Resistance to ultraviolet in sunlight Fair to good when UV stabilised

Effect of Temperature on Dry Rope

High temperature working limit 80ºC
Low temperature working limit -50ºC
Melts at 130ºC