When you're investing in a custom Shade Sail, choosing the right fabric is just as important as choosing the right size or shape. Monotec 370 is Shadespace's premium heavy-duty fabric, designed for projects where long-term performance, strength, and appearance matter most.
Whether you're shading a backyard patio, a school playground, a commercial space, or a large outdoor entertaining area, Monotec 370 is built to perform in demanding conditions while maintaining its shape and appearance for years.
What Is Monotec 370?
Monotec 370 is a premium knitted HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) Shade Sail fabric manufactured in Australia. Weighing 370 GSM, it is the heaviest fabric in the Shade Space range and is engineered for applications where durability and stability are essential.
Unlike many standard shade fabrics, Monotec 370 uses a monofilament (round, single strand fibres) construction that provides excellent dimensional stability. This helps the fabric remain taut under tension, making it well suited to larger Shade Sails and installations exposed to stronger winds.
Why Choose Monotec 370?
Monotec 370 is designed for customers who want a premium Shade Sail that requires minimal maintenance and delivers reliable performance over the long term.
Some of its key features include:
- Excellent tensile strength for permanent Shade Sail installations.
- Easy-to-clean surface that resists dirt build-up.
- Available in a wide range of modern colours.
- Backed by a 15-year warranty.
- Australian made
- 6.5m wide fabric
Because the fabric is manufactured in extra-wide rolls, larger Shade Sails can often be produced with fewer joins. This helps create a cleaner appearance and ensure the best aesthetic look of the sail.
Where Is Monotec 370 Best Used?
Monotec 370 is an excellent choice for both residential and commercial projects.
It performs particularly well in:
- Large Shade Sails.
- Pool areas.
- Outdoor entertaining spaces.
- Car park areas.
- Coastal or higher wind locations where additional fabric stability is beneficial.
Its strength makes it especially suitable for larger spans where maintaining proper tension is important.
UV Protection and Comfort
Monotec 370 is designed to provide excellent protection from the sun while still allowing cooling airflow through the knitted fabric.
Monotec 370 is designed to deliver high levels of UV reduction across the range while maintaining breathability for improved comfort beneath the sail. It has up to 98% UV Block and up to 95% Shade Factor and this percentage varies between colours.
As with any permanent Shade Sail, the best results come from proper design, correctly engineered fixing points, quality hardware, and maintaining the correct fabric tension.
Low Maintenance Performance
The smooth monofilament construction of Monotec 370 makes it easier to keep clean than many traditional knitted fabrics.
Leaves, dirt, and other debris are less likely to become trapped within the weave, making occasional cleaning straightforward and helping the sail maintain its appearance over time.
Is Monotec 370 the Right Fabric for You?
If your priority is long-term performance, strength, and durability, Monotec 370 is one of the best Shade Sail fabrics available.
It is well suited to larger custom Shade Sails, exposed locations, and projects where maintaining a clean, tight appearance for many years is important. Combined with professional design, quality hardware, and correctly engineered fixing points, Monotec 370 provides an excellent foundation for a Shade Sail built to last.
Explore the available Monotec 370 colours and custom Shade Sail options to find a fabric that complements your outdoor space while delivering premium performance.
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