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YOUR CONFIGURATIONLIVE

Fabric & color

Fabric collection

WeakestStrongest

How fabric strength is ranked

Ranked strongest to weakest by the lower of the manufacturer's published warp and weft ASTM D5034 tensile results. Equal results share a rank. These lab results do not determine a finished sail's safe load or suitability.

Available colors

COLOR SELECTEDView manufacturer sample ↗

Tenara® threadSelected for every shade sail.

Corner reinforcing fabric

Every sail includes a corner hardware kit: 1 D-ring, 1 turnbuckle and 2 shackles per corner, plus heavy-duty seatbelt-style webbing. Extra hardware is available in the store.

Connection points

Choose 3–10 connection points, set the post heights, then enter your measured column distances below.

Connection points

Width

Depth

Low post height

High post height

Three connection points selected.

Fabric behavior

Apply stretch reduction to the shade sailStretch basis

PUBLISHED TEST ELONGATION

Warp stretch along grain

Weft stretch across grain

Fabric grain direction 0°

0°90°180°

Chooses roll direction by fewest panels, then estimated stock use. Turn off to set grain manually.

Lab test values show how fabric stretched under test load. The percentages above are design inputs for this sail and need professional review. How stretch is calculated

Shackle attachment hole measurement instructions

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Column measurements

Measure from the center of one mounting bracket hole to the center of the next. Enter the distances below to update the post layout and sail.

Enter the distances in feet and inches.

Separate attachment hardware

TurnbucklesQuantity

Sewn-in D-rings and corner webbing are already included in your sail.

Posts & corners

Post quantity

Layout width

Layout depth

Post profile

Width / diameter

3 × 3 in square posts with welded ¾ in steel plates.

¾ in plate · weld to column side · top 1 in below column topDownload connection plate GLB

Plate: 8 in flat weld edge, 8 in rounded projection. Main ¾ in hole center is ½ in back from the nose; upper helper hole is ½ in.

Build geometry by

Edit the center of each main plate hole in feet and inches. Z is the hole elevation above ground; the post top is 5 in above it.

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Catenary edge curve

Curve the sail edges between connection points Recommended by manufacturer

Curve depth 8 in

An edge curve pulls the middle of each side inward so the fabric can be tensioned. Have the final curve checked before fabrication.

Cable & corner connections

Cable size

Choose how the cable connects at each shade sail corner. D-ring is the standard connection.

Hardware deductions

For each corner, enter how far the installed fitting, shackle, and turnbuckle reach from the post bracket toward the sail D-ring. This space is deducted from the fabric span.

ACTIVE CONNECTIONS4SUM OF CORNER OFFSETS38.7 in

Starting dimensions come from hardware catalogs; actual exposed lengths depend on how the fittings nest and how the D-ring is sewn in. Confirm every installed length before cutting. Separate attachment hardware

Hole-to-hole measurements

Measurement lines connect the centers of the main bracket holes. The list shows every column pair; use the geometry mode above to edit all distances in feet and inches.

From column

To column

Main-hole center distance

The table also shows direct 3D distances between the hole centers.

Fabrication

ROLL WIDTH9 ft 10 in

PANEL LAYOUT3 panels

Each sewn join uses 8 in total: 4 in from each adjoining panel. Add 1 ft at each roll end and 8 in at each outside width edge. Confirm the cable pocket with the fabricator.

Curved edges and the cable pocket are concept geometry. Final pocket and seam dimensions should follow the fabricator’s pattern.

PERSPECTIVE VIEWThree-point sail

N ↑

FABRIC MESHDRAG TO ORBIT · SCROLL TO ZOOM

FOOTPRINT10 × 10 ft

LOW / HIGH POINT9.0 / 12.0 ft

FABRIC GRAIN0°

CURRENT SHADE SAIL

Shade sail 1

A live overview of the sail you are designing.

LIVE DETAILS

FABRIC & COLORChoose a fabric

Choose a color

SHAPE & SIZE—

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THREAD & CONNECTIONSTenara® thread

Stainless steel D-rings and cable

PROJECT & JOB SITENew project

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This summary updates with your choices. Check the measurements and shipping address before you order.

FLAT FABRIC LAYOUT

The sail, laid flat.

See the efficient panel direction and how the cut is reduced along and across the fabric roll.

AUTO CUT

FABRIC BOUNDS—

PANELS / JOINS—

ROLL DIRECTION—

EST. STOCK AREA—

Fabric panel pattern

Roll-width cut pieces, seam alignment, and the outside allowance.

The flat view measures the projected fabric perimeter and estimates rectangular panel cuts. It is a concept layout; final flattened lengths, catenary pattern, seam and pocket allowances require fabricator patterning.

YOUR DESIGNDesign & estimateUpdates as you change fabric and measurements

COLOR SELECTED—Manufacturer fabric photograph

Size and shape

Sail shape—

Footprint—

Post heights—

Customer design area · pricing estimate—

Standard D-rings, heavy-duty webbing and reinforced corners included

Shade sail price—

Selected attachment hardware$0.00

Applicable taxesPending configuration

Shipping estimatePending

Estimated packed weight—

Subtotal—

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New projectCreate a shade sail design

Concept preview · Geometry and stretch visualization are for exploration. Final patterns, loads, post design, and attachment details require a qualified shade structure professional.

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Fabric panel pattern

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Keep all sails for one job site together.

Shade sail 1

The sail, laid flat.

Fabric panel pattern

Projects