SUNNY GUARD Sun Shade Cloth 12 x 20 FT

If your plants or outdoor area need relief from harsh sun but you still want light and airflow, this mesh cover takes a different approach from a solid tarp. The SUNNY GUARD sun shade cloth is designed to block about 35–45% of sunlight, leaving a brighter, more ventilated space underneath. Its 12 x 20 FT size also gives you a broad area to cover, though the right fit depends on your frame and layout.

Technical details

The cloth is green and made from 100% new HDPE mesh. The material is described as tear-resistant and UV-stabilized, with reinforced hems and aluminum grommets for attachment. Its stated shade level is about 35–45%, so it is intended to soften direct sun rather than create deep, near-total shade. The breathable weave lets air pass through, which may help limit heat buildup compared with a solid cover.

The listed size is 12 x 20 FT. Measure the area you want to cover and account for how the cloth will attach to its supports, the product details do not specify its shape or the exact spacing between grommets. A mismatch between the cover and your setup could leave an exposed edge or require a different attachment arrangement.

What it works with

The cloth is described for garden beds, vegetables, flowers, seedlings, tomatoes, greenhouses, patios, pergolas, chicken coops, and kennels. Its grommets can be attached to fences, frames, or other suitable supports with rope or zip ties, and the listing says installation does not require tools. For example, you could secure it over a greenhouse frame to soften midday sun while leaving the sides open for airflow. The cover itself is not a rigid structure, so you will need a suitable frame or anchor points.

Usage tips

Plan the coverage before fastening the corners, especially if you are shading a bed beside a fence or fitting the cloth over a greenhouse. Pulling it evenly across the supports can help avoid a loose section that catches the eye or leaves part of the planting area exposed. Measure your intended span first, the listed dimensions do not show how much extra material you may need for overlap or draping, so you cannot plan those details without that measurement.

For a patio or animal enclosure, think of this as a breathable sun screen, not a weatherproof roof. It is intended to provide partial shade, and the mesh allows air through. That makes it a more relevant choice when airflow matters than a solid tarp, but a solid cover may suit someone who needs to block more light.

Questions before you buy

Does it provide full shade? No. The stated shade level is about 35–45%, so it is designed to reduce direct sun while allowing light through.

How can it be attached? The reinforced hems have aluminum grommets, and the listing suggests rope or zip ties for securing it to a fence, frame, pergola, or greenhouse.

Can it cover a chicken coop or kennel? Those uses are listed, but the cloth provides shade rather than a complete enclosure or solid roof. You will need appropriate supports and should account for the airflow through the mesh.

Is it worth it?

It makes sense if you want partial shade over plants or an outdoor area and can use the 12 x 20 FT dimensions with your available supports. The breathable mesh and grommeted edges are useful details for a setup that needs airflow and straightforward attachment. You may want to skip it if your priority is full sun blockage, a solid weather barrier, or a ready-made rigid cover, those needs call for a different type of shade solution.