Greenhouse Shade Cloth - 30% Black

If you don't see the option you are looking for, see our Greenhouse Mono Shade Cloth listing for more options!

$3.40 per foot ($0.57 per sq ft)
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Shipping Policy

Most products ship from our Texas facility in 1 to 2 business days. Express shipments placed after 12PM EST ship the next business day. Full details are on our Shipping page.

Returns Policy

Returns can be made on most products within 30 days of purchase. After 30 days we are unable to offer a refund or exchange. Certain products are non-returnable. For full details visit our Returns Policy.

Shipping weight

Weight: 14.0 lb

Please note that we will not be restocking this greenhouse shade cloth. If you don’t see the size you need, we recommend our 30% Black Mono Filament Shade option.

GREENHOUSE 30% Black Tape SHADE CLOTH

Our greenhouse shade cloth is UV stabilized, rot and mildew resistant, and has an 8-year warranty with a 16-year life expectancy. Shade cloth is an important component of your greenhouse to keep your plants safe during the intense summer heat.

WHY DO I NEED SHADE CLOTH?

Shade cloths protect the plants with light diffusion and UV protection. They also help to keep your greenhouse cool, improve plant ventilation, reduce water usage, and help to prevent sunburn on plants.

What Size of Shade Cloth Should I buy?

You will want the cloth to cover from hip to hip on your hoop house or cover loosely over the desired area that needs protection. Install clips to secure the shade cloth every 24-36". Shade cloth can also be installed using lock channel and spring wire. Check out this video tutorial on how to add shade cloth to a high tunnel greenhouse.

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

Here are some quick conversions based on Bootstrap Farmer Greenhouse kits -

(Match Length of Shade Cloth with Length of Structure)

 Hoop House Width Shade Cloth Width Recommendation
10' 20'
11'4
20' (20' for Gothic)
12' 20'
14' 20' (32' for Gothic)
20' 32' (42' for Gothic)
30' 42'

 

WHAT PERCENTAGE SHADE CLOTH SHOULD I BE USING?

Need help determining which % shade cloth to get?

Choose shade density based on climate, plant's light needs, and heat sensitivities.

30% Northern Zones - Mixed Vegetables
50% Southern Zones & Tomatoes, Lettuce, Mixed Crops

 

30% (left) vs. 50% (right)

shade cloth

FEATURES

  • Black polyethylene knitted fabric
  • 8 Year Warranty & 16 Year Life Expectancy
  • 30% Shade
  • 70% Light Transmittance
  • U.V. Treated
  • Does not include clips

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

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.


    Rated 4.91 out of 5 by 47 growers

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    • 4 out of 5 stars

      Order wider than your structure

      My structure is 32’ wide, I ordered the 32’ and it wasn’t quite long enough to reach the sides. I think in the future, your products should have “recommended” sizes and describe whether you want the shade cloth to reach the edges of both sides or only one side (mine was really only wide enough for one side but we made it work.
      Customer, May 2024
    • 5 out of 5 stars
      Went up on our carport frame without a problem. Prodipsuct was as described and the clips!! work great
      William T., March 2024
    • 5 out of 5 stars
      I put this on my greenhouse and noticed an immediate effect. The greenhouse temps are so much easier to control with the shade cloth. I wish I don't it sooner.
      Michael, July 2023
    • 5 out of 5 stars
      This thing is freaking great. I ordered the 25x50 for my greenhouse and once I put it on, my greenhouse was cooler.its stronger the competitors and the best part it won't rip easily. I must order another one to have as a backup.
      Joseph J., April 2023
    • 5 out of 5 stars

      Shady business in my garden

      Exactly the touch of shade my garden veggies needed during the scorching hot weather.
      Tracy B., June 2022