Kalahari Shade Sails: practical and pretty

Make your outdoor space even more usable and useful with Kalahari Shade.

South Africa is blessed with beautiful weather and we can have hot, sunny days at any time of year. That’s why having a shaded area in your outdoor space can make all the difference, allowing you to bask in the beauty of the outdoors without getting scorched by the harsh sun. Not only do shade sails provide relief from the sun, but they also add an aesthetic touch to your home.

There are two main categories of Kalahari Shade Sails: temporary and permanent. They are available in various shapes, sizes and colours to suit your specific needs.

Let’s start by taking a closer look at the Kalahari Easy Shade Sails, a perfect solution for temporary shade during picnics, camping trips, events or parties. These shade sails are UV stabilised, which makes them capable of withstanding the harshest sun rays. They boast an impressive 80 % UV block which will keep you protected from the sun, too. But the fabric from which they are manufactured is also breathable and allows air to circulate freely, so that the shade remains cool. It is also durable, resists tearing, fraying and fading. The Easy Shade sails are available in both an equilateral 3 m triangle and a 3 m square, complete with 25 mm webbing D-rings for secure fastening.

Installing these temporary shade sails couldn’t be easier and no tools or hardware are required. Simply insert the supplied rope into the D-rings and fasten each corner to a secure point. When it’s time to take them down, untie the rope and they’re ready to be packed away.

For a more permanent shade solution at your home, Kalahari Shade Sails offer a range of options with similar characteristics, but a few key differences. The UV block for permanent shade sails is a remarkable 90 % and they have a 2-year warranty against UV degradation. These sails are available in sand and charcoal colours and in a variety of sizes, including 3.6 m right-angle triangles, 5 m squares and 5 m x 3 m rectangles. They are tough and durable and feature stainless steel D-rings on each corner for secure mounting.

Installation is a quick and easy DIY that only requires drilling holes in the surface to which you’re attaching the shade sail, then fitting the mounting hardware. The shade sail then clips onto the mounting points. It’s a one-person job that shouldn’t take longer than a morning – by the time the sun’s up, you’ll have a new shade sail to sit under!