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Percentage UVR block relates to the performance of the shadecloth that reflect or absorb incident Ultra Violet Radiation (UVR) within the 290nm to 400nm range of the spectrum. …

Cover factor is a scientific measurement of the percentage area of the fabric covered by the yarns and fibre.

Average Percentage Transmission is the amount of incident visible and invisible light in the 290nm to 770nm range of the spectrum that actually passes through the material of the…

Shade Factor relates to the performance of shadecloth that reflects or absorbs visible and invisible light in the 290nm to 770nm range of the spectrum. Essentially, this is the…

Photosynthesis consists of a number of photochemical and enzymatic reactions.

PAR is used to describe a certain range of light which is responsible for photosynthesis (plant growth).

PVC Coated fabrics are well known for their durability suitability in a number of applications. However, like all fabrics they need to be cared for to maximise their service life.

GALE Pacific products such as Landmark®, Canvacon®, Versatex™, Solarweave® and others are quite easy to care for. Because they are made from Polyethylene or Polypropylene, these…

Like many outdoor structures, over time shade fabric can appear to be very dirty. The GALE Pacific range of shadecloth products are manufactured from High Density Polyethylene or…

A growing application for GALE Pacific knitted shade fabrics in the Middle East is privacy fencing.

GALE Pacific's United Arab Emirates (UAE) team have been following up on a special project to replace the traditional ‘’Bedouin’’ Arabic Heritage tents with similar pattern…

The largest Toyota agent in Oman installed GALE Pacific's Premium Hortshade 'heavy'. The shade protects its vehicles from the fierce Middle Eastern sun and sand storms.

GALE Pacific's Landmark® is the agricultural sector’s preferred material for tarpaulins and bulk grain covers. It’s proven its worth over several years protecting millions of…

All GALE shade fabrics have the highest protection factor results available. Fully tested according to AS4174 by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency,…

GALE Pacific understands the desire of our customers to be responsible corporate citizens. We also recognise a need to keep costs under control. We share the same goals, along…

GALE Pacific has one of the world’s largest textile manufacturing facilities, for the in-house manufacture of outdoor textile fabrics and membranes.