Coconut shade sail rectangular | Model 2

The shade sail weaving sifts the sun’s rays and is weatherproof, rot-resistant, and sturdy. It allows air to pass through, for a fresh and pleasant feeling.

This design requires the installation of one steel heart-shaped thimble per loop so that it is well reinforced and thus protected from friction and wear.

For this design, you will also need some rope. Its length and diameter depend on the distance between the loops and the fixation points (wall mounts, poles, tree branches…). You can then attach your shade sail securely to your fixation points using the 10-meter 1 cm diameter rope recommended.

Shade sails are 1,2 kg per m2, and they double in weight when wet. They dry very quickly thanks to their spaced-out weaving. Coconut fiber becomes slack once it is wet, and this feature reverts when it dries up; it’s how coconut fiber reacts to the humidity. It may be necessary to slightly stretch your shade sail after the first rains, especially the large sails and/or when they’re attached with coir rope.

RECOMMENDATION BEFORE PLACING THE SHADE SAIL

We strongly advise you to rinse your sail shades and attachment rope with running water (on gravel or lawn for example) and then let them dry before installation.

Repeat the operation if necessary.

This will minimize the deterioration that can cause, in some cases, the natural tannins of the coconut fiber.

Coconut Fiber Fading

Coconut fibers, like wood, are a natural material based on cellulose. When exposed to sunlight, it is natural for them to undergo a color change, often turning into a grayish-brown tone. The primary factor causing this fading is the ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, which negatively affects natural fibers, including coconut.

Over time, continuous exposure to UV rays breaks down the pigments that give coconut its brown color, leading to a gradual faded appearance. This process is entirely normal and unavoidable for materials like coconut fibers, which are based on natural substances.

We avoid using chemical dyes or other additives to prevent fading in our products, as we believe in preserving the natural texture and appearance of the materials we use.