• Why Is Shade Cloth Important?

    Shade fabric is constructed of polyethylene or polyester, which is knitted or woven. Shade fabric is used to protect plants from sunburn and to keep them cooler by filtering sunlight. Temperatures can be easily reduced by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) when shade fabric is used. When the sun shines fully in the summer, its rays may significantly elevate temperatures. Plants can be harmed by these high temperatures, which can cause their leaves to dry out or their fruit to burn. Shade fabric can help protect plants from this harm. A shade cloth serves to cool both the air and the surface of the fruit. Shade fabric,…