50% White Shade Cloth, Bulk

Grommeted Panel
The edges of these panels are sewn with heavy-duty reinforcing tape. Brass grommets are installed on approx. 2' centers around the perimeter. Often includes a seam where two pieces of shade have been sewn together. Durable, easy to install with ropes, bungees or wire. Most durable solution for smaller areas where shade will be suspended between four points. Grommeted panels are sold in pre-cut sizes or can be ordered in any custom size.

Precut Panel
A raw piece of shade fabric where edges of panel are not reinforced with any tape or grommets. Would not typically have a seam but may have a raw (cut) edge. Can be installed with wiggle wire, shade cloth clips or wooden lath. Precut Panels are sold in pre-cut sizes or can be ordered in any custom size.

Bulk (currently viewing)
Sold in factory widths by the linear foot. Would only rarely have a seam and sides typically include a factory finished (uncut) edge. Most cost effective solution for large quantities of shade fabric.
Can't find what you need?
Visit our Custom Shade cloth page to order a custom sized piece.
50% density will block out 50% of light. This white polyethylene fabric absorbs and reflects the white scattered light from the atmosphere. The interior of the structure is cooler than that covered by black shade cloth in hot weather conditions, as white shade cloth reflects the heat.
- Bulk shade cloth has an unfinished edge that does not include reinforcing tape or grommets.
- Unlike woven shade cloth, the tough, lockstitch construction of our knitted material will prevent unfinished edges from unraveling.
- Bulk shade cloth can be easily cut with a sharp pair of scissors to any desired size.
- Bulk pieces can be attached using snap grommets, zip ties or other fastening methods.
Additional Information
Minimum Order Charge
A $20 minimum order charge will be applied to bulk shade cloth purchases less than $60 in value. This charge will be added if the total value of your bulk shade cloth purchase is less than $60 (not including other products, accessories, sales tax or shipping). Please contact Greenhouse Megastore customer service if you have any questions regarding this fee.
Quantity Discounts
Call a Sales Representative at 1-888-281-9337 to place quantity orders. Purchase orders are accepted from schools and institutions.
- Orders over 15,000 SF - Less 10% from published prices
- Orders over 85,000 SF - Less 15% from published prices
Warranty
5 year prorated warranty against UV degradation
Factory Seams
Depending on the size ordered, your shade fabric may contain a factory seam.
Recommended Shade Cloth Density
Density | Plants |
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30% | Asters, Chrysanthemums, Geraniums, and Snapdragons |
40% | Bedding Plants*, Gloxinias, Herbs*, Iris, Lilies, Vegetables* |
50% | Bromeliads, Ficus, Orchids (Dendrobiums, Epidendrums, Vandas) |
60% | Orchids (Oncidiums, Phalaenopsis) |
70% | Ferns, Orchids (Cypripediums), Philodendron |
80% | Ginseng |
90% | Aglaonema |
* Various |
Hanging Instructions
When hanging shade cloth pieces larger than 100 sq. ft., you may need extra center support to prevent the cloth from sagging in the middle. One easy way to do this is by running lightweight cable from corner to opposite corner, forming an X pattern that the cloth can rest on. For pieces larger than 400 sq. ft., you may need cables running end to end every 4' or so.
LTL Freight Type | GROUND |
Standard Drop Shipment Code | DROP SHIP |
Replenishment System | Purchase |
Available for Drop Shipment | Yes |
Item Tracking Code | PARENT |
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Poor Quality
Poor quality. It looks really cheap. I have purchased in past from other sources and the quality was far superior.The moment I received the package, judging by its weight, I knew how bad it was.In addition when I placed the order the mesh I was ordering was 50%; what I received is 35 to 50%.Definitively not what I had in mind
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white 50% shade cloth
perfect fit and easy to fasten to frame
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Garden & rabbit hutch shade
This is very nice shade cloth at an excellent price. I was looking for white so as to reflect some of our desert heat. This cloth is easy to cut on the vertical grain & can be cut with a little effort on the horizontal. In addition to using it on shade trellises, I'm sewing bunny hutch covers. It's not super easy to sew, but it is working with polypropylene thread & a heavy duty needle on a home machine.
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Not like the picture
Unfortunately I base my decision to buy the product on the picture.(not accurate at all) the stitching is about 1/2 inch apart between the rows. The don't take returns!!.
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Flimsy Fabric
The fabric was applied to the top of an arbor to give additional shade to a south-facing deck. The fabric was very flimsy (the weave was too loose) and it frayed badly along all the edges as it had to be cut to fit the approximately 8 foot arbor. This made for a very difficult installation. I am not a happy customer.
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Mark
I made a 33' x 32' sunshade and suspended it with clip-its. The first day we had a hard wind and I'm a happy man. Going to use it on another project soon.
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Mixed Review
The shade cloth I ordered was exactly as described and shipping was prompt. The extra $20 charge for any shade cloth order was a shock. It made the cloth overly expensive. I will look elsewhere next time due to this excessive charge.