eighty-two years of making things that don't fail.
In 1944 S.R. Suckling was sewing canvas army tents.
Three generations later we're still in Dargaville, still family-owned, now in a 32,000 sq ft workshop supplying homes, schools and commercial projects in over 150 countries.
Two of the men in our 1,000kg load-test photo still work here, seventeen years on.
how it works.
Measure & Design
Tell us your dimensions and choose your shape and color. Our online configurator guides you through every step.
We Craft & Deliver
We cut and sew your sail in our purpose-built workshop, then ship it to you within days – express and duty-free worldwide.
Install & Enjoy
Follow our DIY guides or let your preferred installer handle it. Relax and enjoy the cool, stylish space you've created.
find your perfect shade sail.
Choose from our range of premium shade sails designed for hot & harsh conditions
Square Shade Sails
Perfect for balanced coverage and modern aesthetics
Rectangle Shade Sails
Ideal for elongated spaces and maximum coverage
Triangle Shade Sails
Dynamic design for unique outdoor spaces
Right Angle Triangle
Perfect for corners and architectural features
Custom Size Shade Sails
Create your perfect shade solution with our custom configurator. We can make any shape or size to fit your unique space, with premium edge finishing options and expert installation guidance.
why choose us?
Perfect Fit, Every Time
Ultimate UV Protection
Weather-Smart Fabrics
Choose Your Style
Hassle-Free Shipping
Perfect Fit, Every Time
Ultimate UV Protection
Weather-Smart Fabrics
Choose Your Style
Hassle-Free Shipping
The honest answer
Why does our shade sail cost more than the one at the hardware store?
| Specification | Hardware-store sail | Shade Space |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric weightA 125gsm sail weighs about the same as a light bedsheet Compare our four fabrics | 125–200 gsm | 320–370 gsm |
| WeaveHow the fabric holds its shape under tension See the weave up close | Tape/tape — flat woven, stretches and sags | Monofilament — locks against the weave |
| UV block90% to 95% is half the UV getting through, not 5% better UV ratings by fabric | "Up to 95%", untested | Up to 98%, published per fabric |
| ThreadThe first thing to fail on a cheap sail How we stitch a sail | Polyester — degrades in UV | SolarFix® PTFE — outlives the fabric |
| Edge reinforcementCable or webbing — both engineered, neither hemmed Cable vs webbing edges | Hemmed | 38mm webbing, triple-stitched |
| Corners & fixings See the hardware | Grommets | 316 marine stainless D-rings, layered reinforcement |
| Fire rating Which fabrics are certified | None | NFPA 701 / ASTM E84 / CA Title 19 (select fabrics) |
| Warranty length Read the warranty | 3 years — storm damage excluded | 10–15 years |
| Realistic life How to make it last | 2–3 years | 10–15 years |
Free, no obligation
Not ready to measure yet? We'll post you a pack.
You can't judge 370gsm architectural fabric from a photograph, and most people don't have their measurements to hand on the first visit. So we'll send you the real thing to hold, and the tools to measure properly. Free, and there's no obligation to order.
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Fabric swatches
Real pieces of Monotec 370, Commercial 95, ExtraBlock 330 and Shadetec 320. Hold them up to the light. Feel the weight difference against anything you've seen at a hardware store.
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Printable measuring guide
A shape-by-shape worksheet you can print and take outside, with a diagram showing exactly which measurements we need - including the diagonals people forget. Or skip the paper entirely and enter them straight into our configurator, which walks you through each one.
popular sails.
Equilateral Triangle Shade Sail
Right Angle Triangle Shade Sail
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