If you need protection from the elements but don’t want to lose natural light Hiraoka has a new and innovative solution with the SX Transparent Series. The series consists of the Hiraoka Sundream H, Sundream Cool and Sunclear. These three high quality, transparent fabrics that can keep the weather and harmful UV radiation out while letting light in. This range of commercial-grade, PVC coated polyester fabrics come with hard-wearing, dirt and water-resistant coatings for easy to clean sails that last twice as long as other water-proof shade sails.
Hiraoka Sundream & Sunclear
Sundream H
This fabric incorporates a UV blocking layer that stops 99.7% of UVA and 99.9% of UVB radiation while still allowing 62% light transmission. For a splash of the colour, the Sundream H is also available in charcoal, blue and bronze. These colours are still semi-transparent allowing more than 30% light transmission depending on your colour choice. Compare that to a normal shade sail, for example, the Rainbow Shade Z16 in the colour Laguna Blue, which only allows 11% light transmission.
Sundream Cool
This fabric includes the same UV blocking technology as the Sundream H and also includes Hiraoka’s heat shield technology. Compared to Sundream H, this fabric reflects up to 30% more infrared light reducing solar heat gain. The pearlescent, near-transparent finish to the fabric means it almost sparkles in the sunlight while allowing 54% light transmission.
Sunclear
This heavy-duty fabric is Sundream H’s big brother. Thicker, heavier and even stronger, it’s a great choice for covering large spans in any commercial or industrial space. This fabric can block 99.5% of UVA and 99.9% of UVB rays. And with 65% light transmission, it is the most transparent fabric Hiraoka produces.
Save money by letting in more natural light while still protecting your customers, employees and yourself from the burning Australian sun. The SX Transparent Series is a great solution where ordinary shade sails won’t work. With a 20-year manufacturer’s warranty on the fabric and coatings, you can rely on these hard-wearing fabrics to protect your business from the elements for years to come.
Commercial Shade Sails can provide tailored transparent sails designed to suit your business’s needs. Contact us today for your free design and quote and ask one of our expert installers about the SX Transparent Series.

SHADE FABRICS
Rainbow Shade Z16 is a lightweight fabric, at 200GSM, which is coupled with it being particularly long-lasting and sturdy in the elements. Z16 has a reputation unmatched for durability, sun protection and quality.
We now offer DualShade 350 fabric so you can embrace the fashionable and unique possibilities of a twin colour shade sail.
The Gale Commercial 95 340 is a sturdy 340GSM fabric made in a knitted lock-stitch construction for resistance to fraying and tearing. Its quality assurance for highly tensioned shade structures is guaranteed.
This extremely strong 100% Australian-made fabric will not stretch or otherwise lose its shape over time, making it the perfect choice for integrity over the long-term in your permanent shade structures.
If you are seeking a shade cloth that will deliver coverage, strength, weather resistance, durability, sun protection and quality, the Rainbow Shade eXtreme is for you.
Ferroshade is a premium heavy-duty 380 GSM commercial-grade fabric proving protection from the elements for a versatile range of applications.
WATERPROOF FABRICS
Rainbow Shade DRiZ is a unique lightweight shade cloth with the highest levels of protection from both the sun and the rain. It is also available in an exciting range of 16 fashion colours.
The Serge Ferrari 502(s) is a high-performance waterproof fabric that comes in a dazzling array of over 50 solid and mixed colours. The fabric is fire-resistant, highly durable in all weather, and comes with a 10-year warranty.
Mehler Valmex FR580 PVC is a heavyweight, UV stabilised fabric treated with fungicides for longevity, durability and low maintenance. It is ideal for permanent and temporary tensioned structures, tents and sun shading.
The Hiraoka SX Transparent fabrics are high-quality transparent PVC coated polyester fabrics that can keep the weather and harmful UV radiation out while letting light in.
The Verseidag TXA-F range is UV stabilised, weatherproof and tear and sag resistant. The series also offers extraordinary colour stability with resistance to ageing, pollution and other stains.
The Serge Ferrari Flexlight Perform 912 is a heavy-duty waterproof fabric offering consistent and reliable performance. Offering the dimensional stability of Précontraint technology the 912 is perfect for large-scale commercial structures.
COMMERCIAL FABRICS
SpectraNet is a specialist agricultural shade netting well known for providing comprehensive plant protection and climate control. Safeguarding crops against harsh weather conditions and damage caused by insects and birds.
ALLPRO Commercial is made of 100% monofilament knitted shade cloth. It features a high strength to weight ratio and is specially designed for use in plant nurseries, hobby farms and home gardens.
Free and obligation-free measure, design and quote
Experience the service difference at Commercial Shade Sails. Contact us today for a free, and obligation-free, measure, design and quote from one of our expert shade sail staff.
If you would like to self-install your Hiraoka Sundream or Sunclear, visit our DIY installation guide and read about our hardware offerings