A cantilever parasol will cost a fortune for something of decent quality, a pergola has a fixed position, and a pop up gazebo (a standard 3m2 version) won’t fit a little rattan sofa set comfortably. Some darker colours, especially on cheap products can make it seem like night time in the middle of the day. When you assemble the sail and tension it, you will notice that the size of the sail increases due to the stretch of the fabric. The material is a PU coated polyester that is designed to let fresh air flow through it while still remaining resistant to rain. In the unlikely event that a product develops a fault once you have received it, we will at our discretion either repair it, replace the faulty part or offer a refund but we are not responsible for any consequential loss or expenditure incurred as a result of any fault arising.

There’s only one time I don’t pick the Ankuka and that is if I am going for really large shade sails – in that case I would probably go to the Kookaburra because I’ve owned one for two years – at the moment I’ve only had this in testing all Summer. The ultra-tight weave of the fabric has been independently tested to UPF50+ making these sail shades near impenetrable by sunlight. It is far less likely to be torn or ripped in the case of strong winds unexpectedly blowing in out of the blue and will generally last longer before it starts to look worn.The long, rectangular shade sail boasts strong and sturdy metal D-rings and tough polyester ropes with enough length to give you the versatility of tying the sail to a mature tree trunk alongside fence posts, or for a longer-term set-up, brackets on the back of your conservatory.

Made from 100% polyester fabric coated with PU (160 gsm), the shade provides UPF40+ protection, blocking over 98% of harmful UV rays, which makes it perfect for enjoying the sun while avoiding any damaging effects.This could be a good thing for some people though, who would like to get a little sun without the risk of burning. Out of the seven choices of colour we opted for cream as we have modern rattan garden furniture with cream cushions and we thought it would be a safe match. I purchased the right size and it totally transforms our decking area that was too hot to sit out on in direct sunlight. However, if you haven’t got any anchor points – and don’t want to install any posts – then, something temporary might suit you best.