This is the sun block shade net we supply for greenhouse and garden use, and the point of it is the UV job rather than shade alone. The HDPE mesh is built to block UV at the yarn, so the cover takes the damaging part of the sun off the crop rather than only dimming the light. That is what stops leaf scorch and bleaching on a bed that sits in full afternoon sun. The mesh stays open, so air moves under the cover and rain still reaches the beds. Shade rate and roll length are made to order where a heavier or lighter cover is wanted.
Shade and UV protection are not the same job, and on a bed that sits in full afternoon sun it is the UV that does the damage. This is the sun block shade net we supply for greenhouses and gardens, in an HDPE mesh built to take the UV off the crop rather than only dimming the light.
The mesh blocks UV at the yarn, so the damaging part of the sun is taken off the crop rather than only the light being dimmed. That is what stops leaf scorch and bleaching on a bed in full afternoon sun, and it is why the cover holds up across a season of exposure without the yarn going brittle. The mesh stays open, so air moves under the cover and rain still reaches the beds instead of sitting on the cloth and steaming the crop underneath.
The roll goes over greenhouse roofs and tunnel frames, across garden beds and over nursery benches where the UV load has to come down. Because one cover suits both a greenhouse and a garden bed, the same roll does the house and the garden rather than two separate weights. Growers running pots under the same cover often pair it with a planting bag, and the wider shade net range covers the reflective and coloured types where the job calls for something other than a plain green cloth.
| Material | HDPE mesh, not coated |
| Function | Sun block and UV protection for crops |
| Shade Rate | Made to order across the range |
| Finish | Not coated, permeable to air and water |
| Colour | Green or black, customised on request |
| Roll Form | Customers request |
| Application | Greenhouse and garden shading |
| Model | SC-019 |
| Packing | Export package, customised on request |
The rate is the first decision, since it sets how much light the crop keeps, and it is made to order across the range where a heavier or lighter cover is wanted. Roll length is the second, because the net has to cover the house or the bed rather than a single row. A knitted monofilament net covers the same idea where a finer weave is wanted, while this net covers the standard greenhouse and garden job. Growers often hold one roll for the house and use the offcut on the garden bed.
Width, roll length, shade rate and colour are all made to order, so the first detail to confirm is the span of the house or the bed you are covering and the UV protection you need. Rolls ship in export packing and are cut to suit the frame. Growers tracking how shade netting performs across a season can follow trade coverage such as HortiDaily and FreshPlaza for what is being installed on commercial sites.
Is sun block the same as shade?
No. Shade dims the light, while this mesh blocks UV at the yarn, so the damaging part of the sun is taken off the crop rather than only the light being softened.
Will the net let rain through?
Yes. The HDPE mesh is not coated, so rain reaches the beds and air keeps moving under the cover.
Can I order a different shade rate or roll length?
Yes. Both the rate and the roll length are made to order, so a heavier or lighter cover is produced where the crop or the site calls for it. Tell us the crop and the span and we will advise.
Tell us the span, the shade rate and the colour you are working to, and we will confirm the roll length and the packing that suit your order.
Mark Wu, Co-founder & Technical Director, Sichuan Zhifang Net Industry. 15 years manufacturing agricultural nettings for growers in 32 countries.
