Riverstone Industries Knitted Aluminum Reflective Shade Cloth

There are brass grommets around the perimeter of each shade cloth by approx. This shade is made from a knitted cloth made from metalized HDPE and covered with an anti-oxidation coating and has a shade factor of 50%. This aluminum shade cloth is designed to help keep an area cooler by reflecting the light instead of absorbing the heat. It is designed for exterior use on a greenhouse, garden center shade structure, shade for livestock, bird netting, over tents in the hot sun, campers, it is also used for frost protection over vegetable crops. This shade cloth is a much lighter weight than standard shade cloth. Studies have shown a 30% decrease in greenhouse heat from using reflective shade materials compared to black shade cloth materials.