Greenhouse Shade Cloth - 30% Black

30% Black Tape Shade Cloth for Greenhouses

⚠️ Note: This greenhouse shade cloth will not be restocked. If you don’t see the size you need, we recommend the 30% Black Mono Filament Shade Cloth.

Protect your plants from intense summer heat with our 30% Black Tape Shade Cloth. Built from UV-stabilized polyethylene fabric, this shade covering is rot and mildew resistant, carries an 8-year warranty, and has a 16-year life expectancy. Greenhouse shade cloth is an essential tool for regulating temperature, reducing plant stress, and improving overall crop quality.

Why Use Shade Cloth?

• Protect plants from sunburn with UV-stabilized coverage

• Diffuse harsh sunlight for more even light distribution

• Cool your greenhouse to improve ventilation and airflow

• Reduce water usage by minimizing heat stress

• Support plant health during high summer temperatures

Choosing the Right Size

Shade cloth should cover from hip to hip on your hoop house or loosely over the area you want shaded.

Installation Options:

• Secure with shade cloth clips every 24–36 inches

• Use lock channel and spring wire for a long-lasting hold

• Watch Bootstrap Farmers video tutorial on installing shade cloth on a high tunnel greenhouse

Sizing Recommendations 

(Match the length of shade cloth to the structure length)

Because each order is custom cut we can not accept returns once the item has shipped.

What Percentage Shade Cloth Do You Need?

Choose shade density based on climate, crop type, and heat sensitivity:

• 30% Shade – Best for northern zones and mixed vegetables

• 50% Shade – Recommended for southern zones, tomatoes, lettuce, and mixed crops

(30% cloth allows ~70% light transmittance; 50% cloth allows less light but more cooling.)

Features

• Black polyethylene knitted fabric

• 30% Shade / 70% Light Transmittance

• UV treated for long-lasting performance

• Rot and mildew resistant

• 8-Year Warranty / 16-Year Life Expectancy

• Custom cut to order (non-returnable)

• Does not include clips

Explore our full collection of Shade Cloths

✅ With the Bootstrap Farmer 30% Black Tape Shade Cloth, you’ll get reliable plant protection, cooler greenhouse conditions, and a durable covering designed to last season after season.

30% (left) vs. 50% (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.