Do you only associate the word sails with boats traversing the ocean? If so, there’s a different kind of sail you should be thinking of, especially if you’re an Australian. Custom shade sails help you enjoy your time outdoors safely, protecting you and your loved ones from the harsh Australian sunshine. If you’ve never thought about investing in custom-made shade sails before, here are five reasons why you should:

1. Spend more time outside

Tired of rain, wind, or intense sunshine keeping you from enjoying the outdoors? With a durable custom shade sail in your backyard, you’ll be protected from a wide variety of unfavourable weather conditions. That means more time outdoors without having to constantly keep an eye on the weather app.

2. Create a shaded outdoor space

Shade sails are a great way of creating a cool, comfortable, and shaded outdoor space. This is ideal for those who like entertaining guests and for business owners who want to create a more relaxing space outdoors for their customers.

3. Decorate your backyard

An underrated feature of custom shade sails is that they can be used to decorate your backyard. When having your sail custom made by a professional, you can request that it be a fun colour that complements your home or outdoor furniture.

4. Reduce your energy bill

By blocking the sun’s rays, shade sails reduce the overall temperature surrounding your home. As a result, your cooling appliances will be noticeably more efficient during the summer. You can also remove the sails during winter to let the sun rays increase the temperature around your home. That’s one of the many benefits of a semi-permanent home addition!

5. out UV radiation

The most important reason to invest in a custom shade sail is to protect yourself and your loved ones from UV radiation. UV radiation from the sun is the primary cause of skin cancer, a dangerous condition that Australians experience more than almost any other country on the planet. Thankfully, you can get 99% UVR protection by simply installing  a custom shade sail, so long as the sail is professionally patterned and fabricated with high-quality fabrics.

Buy custom shade sails  with Sydney Shade Sails

Sydney Shade Sails is a family-owned and operated business based out of, you guessed it, Sydney! With over 25 years of experience in the textile fabrication industry, we’ve dedicated our skills to creating quality shades that help people enjoy the  Australian weather safely. Though we’re based in Sydney, we also ship custom shade sails all over Australia. 

We currently manufacture custom Shade Cloth Shade Sails, Waterproof Shade Sails (PVC Membranes), privacy screens, and awnings. If you have any questions about our sails or would like to place an order, please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can contact us by calling 1300 767 436 or by filling out our convenient online form. We’d love  to hear from you!