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Product Description
Z16 is Australia’s most trusted shade sail fabric, renowned for its exceptional durability, UV protection, and quality. Offering up to 99% UV-R and UPF protection, it significantly reduces heat, glare, and harmful radiation—letting you enjoy outdoor spaces even in harsh sunlight. At just 200 gsm, it’s lightweight yet boasts high tensile strength, engineered with state-of-the-art polymers and UV stabilizers for long-term performance. Rigorously tested—including hail and fire resistance standards—Z16 comes with a 10-year UV warranty and offers a stunning palette of 24 designer colours for versatile customisation.
Popular Colours
Black
UVR Block: 99%
Shade: 97%
Charcoal
UVR Block: 96%
Shade: 96%
Print Colours
Cinnamon
UVR Block: 94.4%
Shade: 91.5%
Desert Sand
UVR Block: 97%
Shade: 89%
Silver Grey
UVR Block: 97%
Shade: 93%
Navy Blue
UVR Block: 93%
Shade: 93%
Laguna Blue
UVR Block: 93%
Shade: 89%
Royal Blue
UVR Block: 95%
Shade: 88%
Turquoise
UVR Block: 92%
Shade: 84%
Rainforest Green
UVR Block: 98%
Shade: 91%
Red Earth
UVR Block: 96.7%
Shade: 92.2%
Terracotta
UVR Block: 87%
Shade: 84%
Rust Gold
UVR Block: 88%
Shade: 87%
Mulberry
UVR Block: 94%
Shade: 91%
Chocolate
UVR Block: 95%
Shade: 94%
Sunflower Yellow
UVR Block: 94.7%
Shade: 79.4%
Zesty Lime
UVR Block: 91.7%
Shade: 83.7%
Electric Purple
UVR Block: 90.5%
Shade: 82.8%
Atomic Orange
UVR Block: 92.7%
Shade: 82.5%
Eucalyptus
UVR Block: 93.8%
Shade: 90.6%
Olive
UVR Block: 95.1%
Shade: 89.4%
Gumleaf
UVR Block: 98%
Shade: 91%
Ice White
UVR Block: 83.3%
Shade: 62.4%
15 Year Weather Endurance Test
The tests revealed the fabric was extremely strong, still having slightly less than 80% of its original strength in the warp. The tests revealed the fabric was still providing very high protection at 95.1% UVR Block.
Zl6 fabric can confidently claim durability, lasting strength, exceptional UV protection and colourfast characteristics due to the following:
Endurance
Only the highest quality UV inhibitors are used, creating a fortified UV stabilisation system which fights solar degradation to keep fabric strong and stable over long periods.
Protection
The tight protective fabric design using monofilament with UV tape construction produces the highest UV Protection – up to 99% UVR Block (50+ UPF Rating).
Quality
Made from the highest quality HDPE materials, Zl6 undergoes numerous inspections to meet rigorous quality standards.
Colourfast
Colourfast Highest quality pigment colorants provide outstanding resistance to pigment deterioration.
Warranty
Zl6 shade fabric remains durable and strong well beyond the manufacturer’s 10 year warranty.
Reputation in Australia & Worldwide
Z16 is a worldwide leading brand available in 60 Countries. In Australia ZI6 is a market leader due to its superior performance record.
Maintenance Guide
Download our maintenance guide to help you get the most out of your shade sail investment.
Warranty
Zl6 shade fabric remains durable and strong well beyond the manufacturer’s 10 year warranty.
Z16
The Ultimate Solar Protection
Availability: In Stock
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Product Benefits
- High UV-R Protection (Up to 99%)
- Easy Care & Maintenance
- Great Heat & Glare Reduction
- Fire Rated Fabric
- Hail Resistance
- Proven Durability & Longevity
- Safe Filtered Light Transmission
- High Tensile Strength
- 100% Recyclable
Not sure which fabric is the best fit for your project? Reach out to the Trade Sails team today — we’ll guide you to the right solution with expert advice and support.
We partner with installers, builders, and contractors across Australia, delivering custom-made shade sails, reliable turnaround, and trade-first support you can count on.
We Are Proudly 100% Australian Owned and Operated
10-Year Fabric Warranty
Every Z16 shade sail is backed by a 10-year UV and fabric warranty.
Product Description
Z16 is Australia’s most trusted shade sail fabric, renowned for its exceptional durability, UV protection, and quality. Offering up to 99% UV-R and UPF protection, it significantly reduces heat, glare, and harmful radiation—letting you enjoy outdoor spaces even in harsh sunlight. At just 200 gsm, it’s lightweight yet boasts high tensile strength, engineered with state-of-the-art polymers and UV stabilizers for long-term performance. Rigorously tested—including hail and fire resistance standards—Z16 comes with a 10-year UV warranty and offers a stunning palette of 24 designer colours for versatile customisation.
Popular Colours
Black
UVR Block: 99%
Shade: 97%
Charcoal
UVR Block: 96%
Shade: 96%
Print Colours
Cinnamon
UVR Block: 94.4%
Shade: 91.5%
Desert Sand
UVR Block: 97%
Shade: 89%
Silver Grey
UVR Block: 97%
Shade: 93%
Navy Blue
UVR Block: 93%
Shade: 93%
Laguna Blue
UVR Block: 93%
Shade: 89%
Royal Blue
UVR Block: 95%
Shade: 88%
Turquoise
UVR Block: 92%
Shade: 84%
Rainforest Green
UVR Block: 98%
Shade: 91%
Red Earth
UVR Block: 96.7%
Shade: 92.2%
Terracotta
UVR Block: 87%
Shade: 84%
Rust Gold
UVR Block: 88%
Shade: 87%
Mulberry
UVR Block: 94%
Shade: 91%
Chocolate
UVR Block: 95%
Shade: 94%
Sunflower Yellow
UVR Block: 94.7%
Shade: 79.4%
Zesty Lime
UVR Block: 91.7%
Shade: 83.7%
Electric Purple
UVR Block: 90.5%
Shade: 82.8%
Atomic Orange
UVR Block: 92.7%
Shade: 82.5%
Eucalyptus
UVR Block: 93.8%
Shade: 90.6%
Olive
UVR Block: 95.1%
Shade: 89.4%
Gumleaf
UVR Block: 98%
Shade: 91%
Ice White
UVR Block: 83.3%
Shade: 62.4%
15 Year Weather Endurance Test
The tests revealed the fabric was extremely strong, still having slightly less than 80% of its original strength in the warp. The tests revealed the fabric was still providing very high protection at 95.1% UVR Block.
Zl6 fabric can confidently claim durability, lasting strength, exceptional UV protection and colourfast characteristics due to the following:
Endurance
Only the highest quality UV inhibitors are used, creating a fortified UV stabilisation system which fights solar degradation to keep fabric strong and stable over long periods.
Protection
The tight protective fabric design using monofilament with UV tape construction produces the highest UV Protection – up to 99% UVR Block (50+ UPF Rating).
Quality
Made from the highest quality HDPE materials, Zl6 undergoes numerous inspections to meet rigorous quality standards.
Colourfast
Colourfast Highest quality pigment colorants provide outstanding resistance to pigment deterioration.
Warranty
Zl6 shade fabric remains durable and strong well beyond the manufacturer’s 10 year warranty.
Reputation in Australia & Worldwide
Z16 is a worldwide leading brand available in 60 Countries. In Australia ZI6 is a market leader due to its superior performance record.
Maintenance Guide
Download our maintenance guide to help you get the most out of your shade sail investment.
Warranty
Zl6 shade fabric remains durable and strong well beyond the manufacturer’s 10 year warranty.