Order Agricultural Shade Cloth

Order Agricultural Shade Cloth that is Durable and Cost-Effective

If you are working in the agricultural market then you are probably looking to order agricultural shade clothon an ongoing basis. The purpose of shade cloth is to absorb the heat of the sun and repel it and its harmful rays. In the agricultural market, shade cloth is used to keep moisture within green houses, provide shade for livestock, to provide a pleasant work area for farm workers and even to assist in the irrigation process of crops.

When you order agricultural shade cloth you will undoubtedly be on the lookout for a product that is durable, able to withstand the harsh elements and of course, available at a cost-effective rate. At The International Group of Companies we like to try and do our bit for the environment and this is why many of our shade cloth products are manufactured from natural products such as bamboo and so on.

We offer 3 main types of shade cloth to the market and constantly ensure that our rates are competitive. The types of shade cloth that we present to the market are as follows:

Landpak Agrishade
Supershade
Builder’s Shade

Landpak Agrishade is the shade cloth that is manufactured for agricultural use. It is most commonly found inside commercial nurseries and agricultural setups. This particular type of shade cloth provides an economical and cost-effective option to farmers and agriculture specialists to protect their crops and ensure that their market flourishes. Of course you are welcome to shop around – we are confident that you will find our range of agricultural shade cloth to be of the utmost best quality and made available at an extremely reasonable rate.

When you order agricultural shade cloth from us, you can do so with absolute peace of mind as in general, our shade cloth is known to last at least 8 years. High density polyethylene monofilaments and tape is used to manufacture this cloth which makes it exceptionally durable. UV inhibitors that are part of these fibres enable them to successfully withstand the harsh elements and ensure that the cloth will not fade and become brittle over time.

All of our agricultural shade cloth manufacturing is done at our plant. We closely monitor quality and ensure that each roll of shade cloth presents absolute product quality. Many of our clients either have their shade cloth custom made according to their specifications, but there are those who purchase standard 50m x 3m rolls from us for their own use. Of course we can produce larger rolls with a maximum length of up to 500m and maximum width of up to 4m. Simply provide us with your requirements and we will do our best to meet with these.

We make use of a Rachel warp knitting machine to manufacture our shade cloth and this ensures that the weave is even and shade can thus be evenly provided by this product. Tearing is also avoided by an even weave, not to mention that the shade cloth will always look neat, for your image and convenience. You can expect for your shade cloth to protect your crops or livestock from rain, heat, harmful rays from the sun and even hail. All round protection can be expected from this durable cover.

To order agricultural shade cloth for your business, farm or nursery, take the time to chat to one of our friendly and dedicated sales staff members. Our team will provide you with shading solutions that are well worth your investment. Consider our range and rest assured that you are being provided with a top quality product at the best possible rate on the market.

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Shade Cloth Barrier

Shade Cloth Barrier for Farming Selection Tips

A shade cloth barrier can be used in farming for various reasons, some of which are briefly discussed below.

Protection of Plants against Insects

Insects and butterflies cause major problems in greenhouses. Night butterflies can cause havoc in a crop. For such a mono-filament net with around 16% shading and 22% white will do. The shade protection should be between 35 and 90% and can be in grey or black. For protection against flies and insects of the same size mesh netting can be used. This type of shade cloth also provides a barrier against mite infestation.

Nets for Protection against Weather Elements

Hail, frost, and windy conditions are factors that can reduce the success of a crop. Seedlings are especially vulnerable. Black shading can be used for plants needing shade, especially tropical plants. Wind barriers range from 50 to around 80% protection through cloth that can withstand the wind in the growth area. The net should also be selected to fit the specific structure. Calculate 1 meter wind-barrier for every 10 meter of structure used.

Hail Protection

Orchards and flowers are particularly vulnerable when it comes to hail damage. Fruits or flowers damaged by hail will not sell on the market and if you planting to export, it is advisable to protect against hail by using a shade cloth barrier made from white and black mono-filaments.

Frost Protection

If you farm in a frost prone region of the country, rather make the shade net investment to provide an adequate barrier against the devastating effect of frost. Black shading with 50% or more protection should work for most plants where the temperature doesn’t drop below zero. If you farm in an area where temperature can drop sub-zero, you should go with the 60 to 80% protection.

Protection against Birds

Most types of shade netting work for protection against birds. Farmers often cover vineyards and fish breeding ponds with cloth barriers to protect against birds. You can use a lighter mono-filament type for this type of protection.

Shade Cloth Barrier against Radiation

Not only plants, but also animals need protection against harmful radiation. Animal sheds can be covered in black shading providing 60% up protection. Note that if the net has a higher density it will provide better protection against wind, but only if the structure is strong enough to withstand sudden winds. The higher the density of the structure, the less ventilation there will be, so it is important to create a balance or provide additional ventilation if you go with 80 to 90% protection.

For poultry dens you must ensure that the cloth covering the den is not in contact with the roof. Use double netting in the poultry den and for external structure covering select any cloth offering 60% up density and protection.

If netting is used in a hothouse to protect plants you will need to select the shade cloth barrier according to the plant type. For mobile screen applications you can select netting of 60-70%.

We provide shades for nurseries where such are used to protect against weather elements and for tissue based reproduction, garden plant nurseries, and growth of spices as well as vegetables. For spices we recommend any of the black nets with a 50% up rating. For cucumbers during the warmer season you will want an additional radiation protection, provided through nets.

Apart from agricultural based netting, we furthermore supply shade barriers for vehicles and for usage in the building industries where protective barriers are a necessity. For more information on the availability of shade cloth barriers and for quotes simply get in contact with our consultants.