{"product_id":"shade-mesh-net","title":"Shade Mesh Net","description":"\u003c!-- =====================================================\n     SHADE MESH NET — FINE LIVING — Shopify Product Description\n     Paste into: Products \u003e Description \u003e \u003c\/\u003e (HTML view)\n     ===================================================== --\u003e\n \n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: inherit; max-width: 640px; color: inherit; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Badge --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"display: inline-block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; background: #1a1a1a; color: #ffffff; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 4px; margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n    2.5 × 4 m · 98% shade factor · HDPE · UV-stabilised\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Hook --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding-left: 14px; margin: 0 0 24px; color: inherit; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n    Instant shade for any outdoor space. Drape it over a pergola frame, hang it along a fence, stretch it above a vegetable garden, or use it as a privacy screen. 98% of direct sunlight blocked — breeze and airflow stay.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Key features callout --\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 28px; background: #f3f3f3; border-radius: 8px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; color: #444; line-height: 1.9;\"\u003e\n        ✦  \u003cstrong\u003e98% shade factor\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  ✦  \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 × 4 m (10 m² coverage)\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  ✦  \u003cstrong\u003eUV-stabilised HDPE\u003c\/strong\u003e  ·  ✦  \u003cstrong\u003eDouble-stitched edges · 0.5 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Benefits heading --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n    Why you'll love it\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Benefits list --\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 22px; padding: 6px 10px 6px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e6f4ea; text-align: center; line-height: 18px; font-size: 11px; color: #2d7a3a;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e98% shade factor — serious sun blocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — most shade cloth products sit between 30–70%. At 98%, this net blocks nearly all direct UV and infrared radiation while still allowing air movement through the mesh weave. Your skin, your plants, and anything stored beneath it are effectively shielded from the sun's intensity.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 22px; padding: 6px 10px 6px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e6f4ea; text-align: center; line-height: 18px; font-size: 11px; color: #2d7a3a;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eBreathable mesh — shade without the heat trap\u003c\/strong\u003e — unlike solid covers or tarps, the mesh weave allows airflow through. Cool breezes still circulate, light rain passes through, and the space beneath doesn't become an oven. Ideal for South African summer conditions where heat build-up is as much of a problem as direct sun.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 22px; padding: 6px 10px 6px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e6f4ea; text-align: center; line-height: 18px; font-size: 11px; color: #2d7a3a;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eUV-stabilised HDPE — built for permanent outdoor use\u003c\/strong\u003e — HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) is the standard material for professional-grade shade netting. UV-stabilised means the material won't degrade, crack, or lose its shade factor after prolonged sun exposure — unlike cheaper PE mesh products that go brittle within a season.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 22px; padding: 6px 10px 6px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e6f4ea; text-align: center; line-height: 18px; font-size: 11px; color: #2d7a3a;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eDouble-stitched reinforced edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — both edges are double-sewn for tear resistance where stress concentrates most (attachment points, corners, hanging grommets). A detail that separates a net that lasts years from one that frays within months.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 22px; padding: 6px 10px 6px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e6f4ea; text-align: center; line-height: 18px; font-size: 11px; color: #2d7a3a;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top; border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003e2.5 × 4 m — covers 10 m² or a 5 m run at 2 m drop\u003c\/strong\u003e — wide enough to drape across a full pergola roof, long enough to hang along a fence line or run between two poles as a privacy screen. At 0.5 kg it folds down compactly and stores in almost nothing.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"width: 22px; padding: 6px 10px 6px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"display: inline-block; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: #e6f4ea; text-align: center; line-height: 18px; font-size: 11px; color: #2d7a3a;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 0; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong\u003eProtects plants from sun, frost, and insects\u003c\/strong\u003e — used extensively in South African vegetable and flower gardens. Protects seedlings and established plants from excessive summer sun, reduces frost damage in winter, and acts as a physical barrier against flying insects and pests without chemicals.\n      \u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Divider --\u003e\n  \u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Perfect for --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Perfect for\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 14px; color: #444;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 12px 5px 0; width: 50%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌿  Vegetable and flower garden shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 0; width: 50%; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🏊  Poolside or patio sun cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 12px 5px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🏠  Pergola side panel or roof overlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🌱  Seedling and nursery frost protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 12px 5px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e🚗  Carport shade supplement\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 5px 0; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e👀  Privacy screen along a fence or balcony\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Pergola cross-sell --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #f7f4ef; border: 1px solid #e8dfc8; border-radius: 8px; padding: 16px 18px; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #9a7d45; margin: 0 0 8px;\"\u003eWorks great with our pergola range\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eUse the shade mesh as a side panel on any of the ALLUSTRA wall-mounted or freestanding pergolas — drape it from the front beam and secure to the front posts for added privacy and wind protection without buying a fully enclosed structure. At R249, it's the most cost-effective way to extend the shelter of your pergola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Divider --\u003e\n  \u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Specs --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n    Specs at a glance\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888; width: 45%;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e2.5 × 4 m (10 m² flat)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eHDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), UV-stabilised\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888;\"\u003eShade factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e98%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888;\"\u003eDensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e6-needle weave\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888;\"\u003eEdge finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eDouble-stitched reinforced edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003e0.5 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888;\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eSingle vacuum packed\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 12px 8px 0; color: #888;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0; font-weight: 500;\"\u003eFine Living\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Divider --\u003e\n  \u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- What's in the box --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888; margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\n    What's in the box\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #444; margin: 0 0 28px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n    1 × Shade Mesh Net (2.5 × 4 m) — vacuum packed\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- Divider --\u003e\n  \u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin: 0 0 24px;\"\u003e\n \n  \u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: #888; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n    Frequently asked questions\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px; color: inherit;\"\u003eWhat does \"98% shade factor\" actually mean?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #444;\"\u003eIt means 98% of direct solar radiation (UV and infrared) is blocked by the mesh. Only 2% of direct sunlight passes through. This is one of the highest shade ratings available in a breathable mesh — denser than most commercial shade netting (which typically sits at 50–80%). It's suitable for protecting sun-sensitive plants, creating genuine shade for outdoor seating, or dramatically reducing the temperature beneath the net.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px; color: inherit;\"\u003eDoes it have grommets or attachment points?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #444;\"\u003eThe net has reinforced double-stitched edges for durability at attachment points. If the specific listing does not include pre-punched grommets, the reinforced hem allows for cable ties, rope, or bungee cord attachment along the entire edge length — flexible and easy to rig in multiple configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px; color: inherit;\"\u003eCan it handle South African summer rain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #444;\"\u003eYes — the mesh is designed to allow light to moderate rain to pass through rather than pooling on the surface. It won't create a water collection problem in typical summer showers. In heavy sustained downpours, some water may bead on the denser sections — but the net won't damage or stretch from moisture exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px; color: inherit;\"\u003eIs it safe to use directly over edible plants?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #444;\"\u003eYes. HDPE is food-safe, chemically inert, and does not leach compounds into soil or plants. It's widely used in commercial food-crop production for exactly this purpose — protecting vegetables, herbs, and fruit trees from sun, hail, birds, and insects without chemical treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \n  \u003cdiv style=\"border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e5e5; padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 8px; color: inherit;\"\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; color: #444;\"\u003eFree nationwide delivery across South Africa within 5–7 working days. Vacuum packed so it's compact and lightweight — no special delivery arrangements needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ALLUSTRA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47771884421258,"sku":"4000815","price":249.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0754\/9793\/0890\/files\/81oDIv5uxjL._AC_SL1500_1800x1800_b918ec2d-9087-4817-bda4-9564355fb73a.jpg?v=1773116836","url":"https:\/\/allustra.co.za\/products\/shade-mesh-net","provider":"ALLUSTRA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}