This section provides an overview for shade nets as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 16 shade net manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked shade net companies as of November, 2024: 1.Agrotextiles Pvt. Ltd., 2.BN NETTING CO., LTD., 3.Changzhou Xinhui Netting Co., Ltd..
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A shade net is a net-like material designed to protect plants and crops that are sensitive to direct sunlight from harsh sunlight and high heat. Commonly made of materials like PO film, it's extensively used in agriculture, home balconies, condominiums, and vegetable gardens.
Shade nets are installed in plastic greenhouses, fields, and farm workshops to mitigate high temperatures and prevent frost damage. They are crucial in cultivating light-sensitive crops like mushrooms, which thrive in low-light environments, and ornamentals such as orchids that flourish under gentle, filtered light.
Shade nets are characterized by their "light shading rate," indicating the percentage of sunlight they block. The higher the percentage, the greater the shading effect. However, excessive shading may adversely affect some vegetables and flowers, so it's important to choose the right shading rate.
Shade nets offer numerous benefits, including protection from direct sunlight and high temperatures, and wind-blocking properties. Lightweight and easy to install, they help maintain soil temperature at appropriate levels, reduce irrigation labor, and prevent leaf burn. Additionally, they can shield agricultural products stored outdoors from rainwater, dust, and radiant heat.
One downside is the potential for stunted growth if the light and temperature conditions are not optimal for the crops. Also, frequent control of the nets is necessary to prevent disease outbreaks due to moisture.
Shade nets are available in various colors, each offering different properties:
Black shade nets offer the highest light-shielding properties and are UV resistant. Ideal for cultivating mushrooms, they absorb light but may retain heat, making them less suitable for heat-sensitive crops.
White nets reflect light and provide excellent heat shielding, making them suitable for germinating light-loving vegetables and coloring crops like tomatoes and spinach. However, they are less durable and show dirt more easily.
Silver nets balance light and heat shielding, maintaining moderate light levels and temperatures. They are effective in preventing soil and leaf temperature increases due to sunlight.
Blue shade nets are used for leafy vegetables like spinach, absorbing long-wavelength red light and helping to prevent frost damage in cooler seasons.
When choosing a shade net, consider the shading rate and color appropriate for your crops. Opt for a size slightly larger than needed to accommodate slight shrinkage. The type of weave, such as "raschel weave," should be chosen based on durability and suitability for your agricultural needs. For smaller installations, like at a workshop entrance, select nets with edged dovetailing and secure them to prevent wind displacement.
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As the leader in polyethylene knitted netting manufacturing for offering privacy, shading, safety in sports field, agriculture, scaffolding construction, BN Netting has been successfully supplying big and small brands with customized polyethylene knitted netting for over 25 years thanks to extensive know-how and expertise. With advanced raschel knitting tech, we as BN Netting, offer worldwide industry coverage, thanks to our plants and sales offices established in Jiangsu, China, where we have built a mature polyethylene knitted netting industrial park. Passionate about our business, we are continually pushing the limits of our know-how to provide high-quality, innovative, and eco-friendly product solutions for a host of international brands.
Fukui Fibertech Co. LTD., founded in 1947 and based in Toyohashi, Japan, is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001-certified manufacturer of fiber-reinforced plastic products. Its product portfolio includes protective nets for the construction and civil engineering industry and fishing nets for the fishing industry. It also produces ball protection nets for sports and sells other products like automobile mats and interior parts. The company uses various types of machines for its production, including continuous pultrusion, multi-axis insertion warp knitting, and melt injection welding machines. In the year ending March 2021, the company recorded sales of 3 billion yen.
Hefei Grand Nets Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of agricultural and construction plastic nets that was established in 2008 and is headquartered in Hefei, China. The company’s main activity is the production of net categories including anti-bird nets, mulch films, PP fabrics, artificial leaves and construction safety nets. part of its product range includes artificial grass panels plastic for outdoor gardens and UV-protected faux plastic green grass walls. Its products are used by several industries, as diverse as agriculture, forestry, gardening, construction, and aquaculture. The company also offers many services, including custom manufacturing, design, and engineering.
Joyeyou Industry Co. Ltd. is based in Qingpu, Shanghai, and is a Chinese manufacturer of fence screens and shading products originally established in 1996 as Shanghai Hongdu Industry before rebranding in 2017. The company's product lineup includes fire retardant debris netting, crop covers, UV blocking shade sails, patio/balcony wind nets, and privacy fence screens. These are mainly used by clients in the construction, agriculture, and hospitality sectors, as well as by homeowners and educational institutions.
Kaveri Agri Products (KAP) is an Indian manufacturer of agricultural products that was established in 1987. Based in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu, the company offers a wide range of agricultural equipment and products used for organization, balancing soil, and protecting crops or agricultural structures. Its products include nursery, anti-bird, and anti-hail nets, mulch and greenhouse covering films, agricultural garden tools, and pond liners. KAP products are primarily used by clients in India's agriculture, horticulture, and forestry sectors.
SafeFlex International Ltd., founded in 2006 and located in Dhar, India, is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of packaging products. The company offers container liners, lumber covers, tensile fabrics, shade nets, and cotton tarpaulin bulk material handling bags. It also offers knitted and polypropylene woven products such as agro nets, geotextiles, and environment protection systems. The company boasts four production facilities, three for bulk bags and one for poly woven products. It serves customers worldwide in various industries, including but not limited to agriculture, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food, and dyes-intermediates.
Ginegar Plastic Products Ltd., established in 1969 is a manufacturer of smart covers for intensive agriculture and horticulture applications headquartered in Ginegar, Israel with additional facilities in the USA, Brazil, Italy, and India. The company’s product portfolio includes films such as greenhouse & tunnel covers, films, fumigation films, solarization films, geomembranes, and silage as well as nets such as anti-insect nets (polysack), greenhouse shading nets, thermal screens (Aluminet), and anti hail nets. It also offers nets and films for other industries such as decorative nests, marine films, vacuum bagging films, and fire retardant films.
Changzhou Xinhui Netting Co., Ltd. was established in Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province in 1998. It is a manufacturer that produces and sells a series of privacy screens, shade nets, and Plastic Mesh products for the agricultural, commercial, outdoor, and home furnishing industries. The company supplies balcony privacy screens, commercial shade cloth, agricultural shade nets, and to customers in the Middle East, America, and Europe. Has obtained ISO 9001:2015 international quality management system, TUV, SGS, and BV certificates.
Tuohua Plastic Co., Ltd., launched in 1996 in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, is a manufacturer and distributor of screens, shade cloth, and extruded plastic mesh series for agricultural, commercial, outdoor, and household industries. The company supplies privacy fence screens, orange warning fences, commercial shade cloth, agro shade netting, and heavy-duty plastic fences to clients in the Middle East, America, and Europe. It has received the ISO 9001:2008 International Quality Management System, TUV, SGS, and BV certificates.
FOCUSNETS was launched in 2003 in East Perth, Western Australia, and is a manufacturer and supplier of nets for contracted projects, wholesale careers, garden, construction, and agriculture industries. The company makes nets such as sunshade nails, anti birds, ground cover fabric, windbreak, and orange barriers. The nets are made from polyethylene, color Masterbatch, UV protection additives, and fire retardant materials. The company also designs and manufactures custom net products in compliance with the SGS workshop standards.
VJ Materials Mart, established in 2019 in Tamil Nadu, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of tarpaulins and agricultural tools that serve these industries in India: poultry rearing, tarpaulin rolls, outdoor events, and pond liners. The company's product catalog includes tarpaulins, mulching sheets, pond liners, and shade nets. It stocks tarpaulin products such as HDPE, Cross laminated, multi-layer, and LDPE. Its products are recommended by the following brands: Ramco, Marigo, Zigma, and Isha.
RAD Global Private Limited, founded in 2012 and located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of home improvement products and household shading solutions. The company supplies agricultural shade nets, shade cloths, privacy screens, anti-hail nets, and anti-insect nets. It also offers household shading solutions such as outdoor curtains, shade sails, and ready-to-install fence structures. The company serves both the domestic and global markets in sectors such as home improvement, outdoor shading, fencing, building and construction, and sports.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Agrotextiles Pvt. Ltd. |
12.9%
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2 | BN NETTING CO., LTD. |
11.3%
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3 | Changzhou Xinhui Netting Co., Ltd. |
11.3%
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4 | VJ Materials Mart |
9.7%
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5 | SafeFlex International Ltd. |
6.5%
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6 | Kaveri Agri Products |
6.5%
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7 | Tuflex India |
4.8%
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8 | Joyeyou |
4.8%
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9 | HSIA CHENG WOVEN TEXTILE FACTORY CO.,LTD. |
4.8%
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10 | Fortune Agro Net |
4.8%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the shade net page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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China | 6 | 40.0% |
India | 6 | 40.0% |
Japan | 1 | 6.7% |
Israel | 1 | 6.7% |
Taiwan | 1 | 6.7% |