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What Types of Shade Netting are There in the Market?
There are two types of the most common shade netting: knitted shade netting and woven shade netting.
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Knitted Shade Netting
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Woven Shade Netting
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Made of lightweight polyethylene
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Made of 100% polypropylene
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Suitable for a variety of applications, including:
#1 Shade houses #2 Greenhouses #3 Hot houses
Resists tears, fraying, and unraveling
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Suitable for a variety of applications, including:
#1 Pet Kennels #2 Shading for patios #3 Windscreens #4 Privacy screens #5 Solar protection for plants
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Open lockstitch design resists wind damage and reduces heat build-up and wind speed inside structures
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Allows more heat build-up than knitted Shade cloth
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Easy to install
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Heavier (Less easy to install)
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UV resistant
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UV Stabilized to withstand the most extreme sun exposure
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Edge taping not needed
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Edges must be taped to resist fraying and will unravel if cut
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Resists most horticultural chemicals and detergents
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Minimal stretch or shrinkage, less than knitted
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Longer life expectancy than woven shade cloth
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Allow for 2-3% stretch or shrinkage
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As we can see from above, to protect your plants from extremely hot weather and make them grow healthily in hot summer, knitted shade netting is a better choice due to its life expectancy, functionalities and easy installation.