Greenhouse Shade Cloth - 50% Black, Extra Strength
Greenhouse Shade Cloth - 50% Black, Extra Strength
Description:
Description:
50% Black Heavy-Duty Shade Cloth – UV-Treated Greenhouse Cover
Safeguard your crops and garden structures from intense sunlight with our 50% black heavy-duty shade cloth. Designed with premium UV-treated monofilament, this knitted shade cloth offers superior durability, resisting breakdown and stretching even under extreme heat. Perfect for greenhouses, hoop houses, and outdoor gardens, it reduces light transmission to 50% while maintaining airflow for healthier plants.
Key Features
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50% shade rating – Allows 50% light through, balancing sun protection and growth
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UV treated – Long-lasting protection against sun damage
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Heavy-duty monofilament – Superior strength compared to tape-knit cloth
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Cut-to-fit design – Will not unravel when trimmed
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Black color – Popular for reducing glare and heat in high-sun areas
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Warranty & lifespan – 8-year warranty, 16-year life expectancy
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Available widths – 6’, 12’, 20’, 32’, and 42’
Installation Tips
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Cover from hip-to-hip on your hoop house or drape loosely over areas needing protection.
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Secure with shade cloth clips every 24–36 inches or install with lock channel and spring wire for a more permanent fit.
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Watch Bootstrap Farmers shade cloth installation tutorial for a step-by-step guide.
Size Recommendations for Bootstrap Farmer Kits
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10’ Hoop House → 20’ Shade Cloth
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11’4” Gothic → 20’ Shade Cloth
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12’ Hoop House → 20’ Shade Cloth
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14’ Hoop House → 20’ (32’ for Gothic)
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20’ Hoop House → 32’ (42’ for Gothic)
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30’ Hoop House → 42’
Why Choose 50% Black Shade Cloth?
Compared to lighter 30% shade cloth, the 50% density provides extra protection in hot climates, reducing plant stress, sunscald, and heat buildup while maintaining airflow.
⚠️ Note: Each order is custom cut and cannot be returned once shipped.
50 Percent Black Shade Cloth v. 30 Percent Shade Cloth
Pictured: 50 percent black shade cloth (left), 30 percent black shade cloth (right)
SHIPPING VIA MOTOR FREIGHT (SEMI)
Rolls over 120 lbs. must ship via motor freight. We will notify you if your order requires this shipping method. Click here for information about freight delivery.
