Horticulture
Grow smarter with fabrics that optimise light, climate, and plant protection for higher yields.
Our horticultural fabrics provide precise environmental control and proven durability across greenhouse, crop protection, and pest management applications. From propagation to large-scale production, growers worldwide rely on GALE Commercial for consistent results season after season. For livestock shade and general farming protection, visit Agriculture & Farming. For large-scale grain storage solutions, explore Grain Farming.
Field-tested performance for commercial growing operations
Up to 15 Year UV Warranty
UV stabilisers engineered directly into the fabric during manufacturing outlast surface treatments and deliver superior long-term protection.
Optimal Climate Control
Create the ideal growing microclimate with fabrics engineered to regulate temperature, light, and airflow while reducing transpiration, evaporation, and spray drift.
Optimised Light Balance
Balance protection with productivity using fabrics designed to provide the precise light levels your specific crops require.
Proven Greenhouse Performance
Solarweave® has set the benchmark in greenhouse fabrics for over 30 years with best-in-class puncture resistance.
Lightweight Yet Durable
Easy handling without compromising on the toughness and reliability required for long-term horticultural applications.
Horticulture Applications
Bird & Pest Protection
Keep unwanted visitors out with netting designed to protect crops and structures.
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Quad Crossover®
Climate Control
Create the ideal growing microclimate with adjustable coverage, blocking 30% to 80% of UV rays.
Greenhouses
Control light and temperature perfectly with 30+ years of proven greenhouse performance.
Weather Event Protection
Shield crops from hail, wind, and extreme weather with engineered protection that maximises yields.
Wind Breaks
Reduce wind damage and create protected microclimates with high-quality knitted shade barriers.
Technical fabrics that deliver peace of mind.
We don't just manufacture fabric, we engineer solutions. Our product experts are available to help you find the ideal product for your specific application and environment.
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Built on 50+ Years of Field-Tested Know-How
Since pioneering knitted shade fabric technology in 1976, horticulture operations worldwide depend on GALE Commercial to protect what matters most.
Your Partner in Building a More Sustainable Future
Explore how our recyclable polyolefin fabrics, PVC free solutions, and circular design initiatives help you reduce waste and build projects that are resilient, efficient, and future ready.
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See how our ESG commitments guide ethical sourcing, responsible manufacturing, and transparent reporting so you can trust the integrity behind every fabric solution we deliver.
Learn moreA History of Innovation
Barbara and Harry Gale's journey to pioneering the world's first knitted shade cloth reveals how our customer-first approach to innovation continues to drive new advances in polymer technology and circular manufacturing.
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GALE Commercial's fabrics are backed by extensive field testing and developed through our dedicated on-site R&D facility. Reach out to our product experts to find the ideal solution for your operation.
| Quad Crossover® | Commercial NinetyFive | Commercial NinetyFive FR | Premium Hortshade® | Solarweave® | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UVE % | 91-95% | 90-96% | |||
| Ease of Fabrication | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | |
| Joining | Sewn | Sewn | Sewn | ||
| Maintenance | Low | Low | Low | Low | |
| Install Type | Light Tension/Fixed | Tensioned/Fixed | Tensioned/Fixed | Tensioned/Fixed | |
| Tear Strength | Moderate | High | High | Moderate | |
| Proven Industry Use | 20+ Years | 25+ Years | 25+ Years | 20+ Years | |
| Fabric Mass (+/- 10%) | |||||
| Shade Factor | Low | Very Effective | Very Effective | Extra Light to Heavy | |
| Weight (GSM) | 36-114 gsm | 340 gsm | 340 gsm | 160 - 270 gms | |
| UVR Block | 91.5-95.5% | 90-96.5% | 49–77% (selectable) | ||
| Fire Retardant | No | No |  |
No | |
| Waterproof | No | No | No | No | |
| Durability | High | Very High | Very High | Very High | |
| Tensile Strength | Moderate | Very High | Very High | High | |
| Dirt Repellent | No | No | No | No | |
| Warranty | 15 Year | 15 Year | 12 Year | 10 Year | |
| Width (cm) | 6.5-38 | ||||
| UV Block | |||||
| Flex Crack Resistance | |||||
| Fabric Type | Polyethylene Netting | Knitted HDPE | Knitted HDPE | Knitted HDPE |
Bringing Our Heritage Of Innovation To The Horticulture Industry
Commercial growers need fabrics that perform under pressure. Our Melbourne-based R&D facility collaborates with universities, governments, and industry leaders to design materials that optimise crop performance and withstand the realities of commercial farming. From Solarweave®’s 30+ years of proven greenhouse performance to Premium Hortshade’s adjustable UV coverage, GALE Commercial fabrics deliver precise climate control, season after season.
Greenhouse Film and Greenhouse Shade Cloth for Commercial Growers
GALE Commercial's greenhouse film and greenhouse shade cloth solutions optimise growing conditions for commercial horticultural operations. Our greenhouse shade fabric delivers precise climate control with coverage levels from 30% to 80% UV block, while Solarweave greenhouse film provides best-in-class light transmission for maximum yields. From clear plastic for greenhouse applications to agricultural netting for pest protection, our greenhouse shade and crop protection fabrics create ideal microclimates that promote plant growth. With over 30 years of proven greenhouse shade netting performance and superior puncture resistance, GALE Commercial's horticultural fabrics deliver the reliability commercial growers depend on season after season.Subscribe to GALE Commercial
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