Material Composition | Long-term outdoor exposure | Industry Standard: Standard HDPE (no UV treatment) | Our Base: HDPE + UV treatment (ASTM D4355, 95% UV block) (▲) | Our Advanced: HDPE + UV + anti-fade additives (▲▲) |
| Shade for vehicles/pools | | Advantage: Base resists UV degradation; Advanced retains color longer. | Disadvantage: Advanced materials increase cost by ~20%. |
UV Resistance | Sun protection for vehicles | Industry: 80% UV blocked (ISO 4892) | Our Base: 95% UV blocked (▲, ASTM D471) | Our Advanced: 99% UV blocked (▲▲, UPF 50+ per AS/NZS 4399) |
| Pool/patio shade | | Advantage: Base meets basic sun protection; Advanced prevents UV damage. | Disadvantage: Higher UV treatment may reduce fabric flexibility. |
Weight (GSM) | Lightweight vs. heavy-duty applications | Industry: 150gsm (common for basic nets) | Our Base: 180gsm (▲, ASTM D3776) | Our Advanced: 200gsm (▲▲, 30% thicker than Base) |
| Carports, patios | | Advantage: Base balances weight and durability; Advanced handles heavy rain. | Disadvantage: Advanced is 11% heavier, requiring stronger mounting. |
Durability | High-wear environments | Industry: 3-year lifespan (ASTM D5034) | Our Base: 5-year lifespan (▲, 5000 N/m tensile strength) | Our Advanced: 7-year lifespan (▲▲, 6000 N/m tensile) |
| Commercial use | | Advantage: Base suits residential use; Advanced fits commercial needs. | Disadvantage: Advanced requires professional installation for heavy-duty use. |
Application Versatility | Multi-use scenarios | Industry: Limited to basic shade | Our Base: Gardens, pools (▲, 3m×3m standard size) | Our Advanced: Carports, patios (▲▲, customizable up to 5m×5m) |
| Customizable setups | | Advantage: Base fits small spaces; Advanced adapts to large areas. | Disadvantage: Advanced customization adds ~15% to cost. |
Installation Ease | DIY vs. professional setups | Industry: Requires professional install | Our Base: DIY-friendly (▲, pre-drilled holes) | Our Advanced: Quick-install brackets (▲▲, tool-free assembly) |
| Residential use | | Advantage: Base saves labor costs; Advanced reduces setup time. | Disadvantage: Advanced brackets may limit design flexibility. |