Black & silver dual shade sails by ShadePlus using Z16 shade cloth NZ

27 years of Z16 Shade Fabric

Feel old? As of February this year Z16 Shade fabric will officially turn 27 years old. Since its creation back in 1995 Z16 shade fabric has forged a reputation for quality and durability in the NZ and Australian market. Hundreds of shade sail manufacturers and installers in the market count on Z16 for their commercial…

Ziptrak® training a success!

Last month Rainbow Shade NZ partnered with world leading Ziptrak® developers and owners Marc and Tony de Maaijer from Australia to host a training session for the New Zealand trade, held at the premises of local operators Douglas Innovation. With a great turnout of more than 40 installers and suppliers from around the country, everyone…

Concentrated Heat Reflection Damage

There have been some recorded instances where artificial grass, vinyl siding and clear PVC screens have been melted or deformed due to amplified heat from concentrated heat reflection. This occurs when the sun’s rays reflect off a surface and create a focal point amplifying the sun’s heat dramatically. This is something for installers to be…