{ "id": "green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m", "sku": "green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m", "title": "Green 90% Shade Cloth Panel 3 x 6 m", "slug": "green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m", "price": 134.99, "currency": "NZD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "upholstery-fabrics", "category_label": "Upholstery Fabrics", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "2.1 kg", "images": [ "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/upholstery-fabrics/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/main-green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/upholstery-fabrics/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m-2.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/upholstery-fabrics/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m-3.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/upholstery-fabrics/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m-4.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/upholstery-fabrics/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m-5.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/upholstery-fabrics/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m-6.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/upholstery-fabrics/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m-7.jpg", "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/dropship-images/upholstery-fabrics/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m-9.jpg" ], "description_short": "A 3 x 6 m mesh panel with reinforced edges and grommets offers a practical way to add shade around outdoor spaces.", "description": "Start with the space that needs shade\n\nA sunny garden can be pleasant early in the day, then hard to use once the sun reaches a patio or a row of pots. Moving furniture may help for an hour. Moving established plants is often less practical. Shade cloth gives you another way to manage the light reaching a chosen area.\n\nThis product is one green 3 x 6 m panel with a 90% shade rating. It has reinforced edges, double-stitched seams and grommets spaced every 50 cm.\n\nThe useful question is whether that size and shade level suit your space. Start with the problem you want to solve, then check the panel against your measurements, supports and daily sunlight.\n\nWhat a 90% shade rating tells you\n\nThe shade rating describes the level of shading offered by the fabric. A 90% shade fabric is a dense option, so it deserves more thought than simply choosing the darkest panel available.\n\nStrong shade can be useful where direct sunlight is unwanted. It can also remove too much light from plants that need a bright position. Think about what will sit beneath the mesh and how long it will be covered each day.\n\nDo not read the rating as a promise of a fixed temperature drop. Heat also comes from paving, nearby walls and still air. Shading one surface does not control every part of an outdoor space.\n\nThe rating is not a personal safety certification either. Keep suitable sun protection in your plans, especially when sunlight can enter from the sides.\n\nHow the mesh differs from a solid cover\n\nThis panel is made from high density polyethylene, usually shortened to HDPE. The mesh is described as breathable, allowing airflow through the fabric rather than creating a solid barrier.\n\nThat matters when choosing between outdoor shade fabric and a roof. A mesh panel serves a different purpose from a cover designed to keep rain out. The maker describes rainwater passing through this fabric, so it should not be treated as waterproof shelter.\n\nFor a sitting area, consider whether shade alone is enough. If you want to leave cushions, books or other items outdoors during rain, this panel does not provide a stated weatherproof solution.\n\nFor garden use, breathable shade cloth offers an alternative to a solid sheet. Still, check conditions beneath it rather than assuming every part of the covered area receives the same airflow or moisture.\n\nMeasure the panel and the support layout separately\n\nThe supplied size is 3 x 6 m. Mark that rectangle out on the ground if you find measurements hard to picture. It is an easy way to see how the panel relates to a patio, planting bed or existing frame.\n\nNext, measure the support positions. The panel size and the distance between supports are not always the same thing. Your chosen attachment method needs space, and that should be included in your plan.\n\nDo not buy a panel on the assumption that stretching it will solve a size mismatch. Start with a layout that suits the finished size.\n\nAlso check the path of the sun. A panel directly above a chair at midday may not shade it later in the afternoon. Watch the space at the times you use it most. A few observations before ordering can prevent an awkward installation.\n\nCheck the grommet layout before buying fixings\n\nShade cloth with eyelets gives you defined places to attach the fabric. This panel has grommets at 50 cm intervals, with the maker's description describing their placement on the short sides.\n\nThat detail matters. Do not assume the panel has the same fixing layout around its whole perimeter. Compare the described arrangement with the supports you intend to use.\n\nThe reinforced edges and double-stitched seams are useful construction features, but they do not make the panel a structural product. Suitable supports and attachments still matter. No structural load limit or wind-speed rating is supplied in the maker's description.\n\nFixing hardware is not specified as included. Check that point before planning the job, and seek suitable installation advice if you are unsure about the frame or attachment method.\n\nDecide whether it suits your plants\n\nGarden shade cloth should match the plants beneath it, not just the size of the bed. Plants that prefer a shaded position have different needs from crops grown for strong sunlight.\n\nIf you are considering shade cloth for seedlings, check the needs of the specific plants. Young plants do not all need the same light level. A dense panel may suit some situations and be too much for others.\n\nThe same applies to greenhouse shade cloth. Look at the light already reduced by the greenhouse covering, then consider what another layer will do. Watch plant growth and conditions rather than treating one shade percentage as a fit for every crop.\n\nWhere several plants share a space, grouping them by light needs can make your shade plan easier. It may be more useful to cover one section than to shade the entire growing area.\n\nThink about comfort around a patio\n\nPatio shade cloth can help address direct sun without adding a solid roof. Before choosing it, think about how you actually use the area.\n\nPerhaps you need shade over a table during lunch. Perhaps the issue is low afternoon sun reaching a seat from the side. Those are different layouts, even if the ground area is similar.\n\nFor pergola shade cloth, check that the existing frame suits the proposed installation. A frame that looks substantial is not proof that it can carry any added fabric or weather load.\n\nThe panel is listed as wind resistant, but no rated wind limit is given. Do not turn that general description into a promise about exposed sites or severe weather. If your space is windy, resolve the support and weather plan before buying.\n\nTreat privacy as a separate question\n\nGreen shade cloth can also be considered for screening beside a garden or sitting area. Its colour may be less visually prominent near planting than a contrasting panel.\n\nHowever, a shade percentage does not tell you exactly how private a screen will be. Visibility through mesh can change with viewing angle and the light on either side.\n\nIf garden privacy mesh is your main goal, think about where people will stand and what you want to hide. A screen that softens a view may meet your needs even when it is not fully opaque.\n\nDo not treat it as a solid fence or secure enclosure. Shade and visual screening are different jobs from access control and physical protection.\n\nInspect the panel before putting it to use\n\nWhen the panel arrives, keep the packaging while you check that it matches your order.\n\nThis is also the time to compare the attachment layout with your plan. It is easier to address a mismatch before you start fitting or altering the fabric.\n\nAvoid cutting the panel as a first response to a poor fit. Cutting changes the finished edge construction and affects return eligibility.\n\nIf the goods are faulty or wrongly described, that is separate from a change of mind. Those issues are put right free of charge under the stated policy.\n\nKeep care simple and check for wear\n\nOutdoor mesh benefits from regular checks. Look at the seams and attachment points, especially where the fabric meets fittings or nearby surfaces.\n\nRemove loose leaves and other debris gently. Avoid pulling at anything caught in the mesh, since that can place extra strain on a small area. Check care guidance before using cleaning products or washing equipment.\n\nBefore storing the panel, let it dry. Fold it without trapping sharp objects inside and keep it away from tools or rough surfaces that could snag the fabric.\n\nNo fixed service life is stated. Condition will need to guide your decisions, so keep checking the panel rather than relying on a promised number of seasons.\n\nPlan delivery and returns before the project\n\nA delivery lead time is not specified by the maker. Check the available delivery information for your New Zealand address before arranging installation help or setting a project date.\n\nThere is a 14-day return period from delivery for fabric that is unwashed, uncut, unused and in its original packaging. The customer pays return postage for a change-of-mind return.\n\nThose conditions make early inspection worthwhile. Keep the panel in its original condition while you confirm it is right for the project.\n\nIf buying it as a gift, ask about the recipient's measurements and plans first. A shade cloth panel is most useful when its size, density and fixing layout match a real space.\n\nThe short version\n\nChoose this green shade cloth when your plan calls for one 3 x 6 m mesh panel with strong shading. Its listed features include HDPE construction, reinforced edges, double-stitched seams and grommets at 50 cm intervals.\n\nBefore ordering, check plant light needs, support positions and the described grommet layout. Remember that mesh shade is not a waterproof roof, a fully opaque screen or a storm-rated structure.\n\nA careful match between the panel and the space matters more than choosing by shade percentage alone. Measure first, keep the installation plan realistic and inspect the fabric before putting it to use.", "llm_summary": "This product is one green shade cloth panel measuring 3 x 6 m, with a 90% shade rating and grommets every 50 cm. The listed material is high density polyethylene, or HDPE, and the stated weight is 2.1 kg. Construction includes reinforced edges and double-stitched seams. The mesh is described as breathable, tear resistant and wind resistant. Fixing hardware, structural load limits and delivery timing are not specified by the maker. It is supplied as a complete panel, not New Zealand returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for unwashed, uncut, unused fabric in its original packaging. Customers pay return postage. Faulty or wrongly described goods are put right free of charge.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Fabric Shop Company", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/", "canonical_url": "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m/", "json_url": "https://fabriccompany.co.nz/api/products/green-shade-cloth-90-percent-3m-x-6m.json", "updated_at": "2026-11-13" }