70% Shade Net for Nurseries & Hot Climates

Who Buys 70% Shade Net and Why

Seventy percent is the workhorse rate for plant material that prefers filtered light, and for any structure sitting in a high-radiation climate. It removes enough energy to drop canopy temperature sharply and hold humidity longer, while still transmitting the diffuse light that shade-tolerant crops need. That is why 70% dominates our shipments to nursery operators, ornamental growers and distributors serving the Middle East, North Africa and other strong-sun markets.

Like every rate we make, our 70% net is warp-knitted from 100% virgin HDPE with UV stabilization in our own Changzhou factory — founded 2003, supplying distributors, importers and project buyers worldwide.

Applications That Spec 70%

70% Shade Net Specifications

What 70% Does to Temperature and Water Demand

Under 70% shade, peak leaf and surface temperatures fall well below open-sun levels and evaporation slows noticeably — growers typically see irrigation intervals stretch and heat-stress damage disappear from tender crops. The trade-off is light: fruiting vegetables will not yield well at this rate, so match the shade to the crop. When the goal is worker comfort, animal welfare or shade-loving plants rather than fruit production, 70% is usually the efficient choice.

Knitted, Not Woven — Why It Matters at 70%

Nursery crews cut and re-hang net constantly, and that is where construction shows. Our warp-knitted fabric does not ladder or unravel when cut to size, flexes over hoops without creasing, and tolerates years of rolling and re-hanging between seasons. The full technical comparison is in knitted vs woven shade net — the short version is that woven tapes cost less per roll and more per year.

70% vs 50% vs 90%

The rule of thumb from two decades of export orders: 50% for fruiting vegetables and general greenhouse covers, 70% for ornamentals, propagation and hot-climate nursery stock, 90% for shade houses, extreme heat and non-crop covers. Our 50% vs 70% comparison goes deeper on the middle of the range. Tell us crop, climate and structure and we will confirm the rate before you commit a container.

Stocking 70%: Bulk Terms From the Factory

Distributors in strong-sun markets usually anchor their range on 70% and fill around it with 50% and 90%. We support that pattern directly: MOQ 2 tons with mixed rates and widths in one container, a 40’HC loading 14–15 tons in compressed bales, lead time 25–35 days after deposit. Private-label roll wraps, barcodes and retail-ready packaging are standard, samples of any grade are free (you cover the courier), and every inquiry through the contact page or WhatsApp gets a reply within 24 hours with roll counts and container math.

70% Shade Net FAQ

Will 70% shade slow plant growth?

For shade-tolerant plants, no — ornamentals, foliage crops and young nursery stock grow normally under 70%. For fruiting vegetables like tomato and pepper, 70% is too dark for full yield; stay at 50% or below for those crops.

Is 70% shade net good for livestock shelters?

It is the rate we ship most for animal shade in hot climates: deep shade with airflow that a solid roof cannot give, and the knit handles years of outdoor exposure. Specify a heavier GSM where animals can rub or reach the net.

How much area does a container of 70% shade net cover?

A 40’HC carries 14–15 tons. At typical mid-weight grades that is roughly 150,000–300,000 m² depending on the GSM you choose — send your target grade and we will calculate the exact roll count before you commit.

What colors does 70% shade net come in?

Green and black are the volume standards; dark green, white and black-green run on the same lead time. The nominal 70% rate is set by the knit structure, not the dye — choose color by crop habit and how the structure should look.

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