About us

Over twenty years of shade, done properly.

An Australian owned, family-orientated business based in Wodonga, providing shade sail and shade structure advice and solutions for residential, commercial and government projects across Albury Wodonga and the region.

Green shade sail fixed to a stone building

Our story

Design elegance that's built to be practical.

Fashionable Sail Shades has been established for over twenty years, dedicated to shade that looks as good as it performs, whether it's a backyard, a school playground or a council park.

We use only the best commercial-grade specified shade fabrics, top-quality steel components and stainless steel or galvanised fittings for the best shade result. Our very competitive prices come from a simple policy: always give the best value for money.

Our structures are cost effective, long lasting and built on time. That commitment is backed by years as a producer of high-quality protection structures and by ongoing development of tension structure technology.

What you can expect

The way we work

01

The best materials

Commercial-grade shade fabrics, quality steel and stainless or galvanised fittings as standard.

02

Value for money

Very competitive pricing, because giving the best value for money is our policy on every job.

03

Built on time, built to last

Cost-effective, long-lasting structures, delivered and installed when we say they will be.

04

Tension structure know-how

Years of producing protection structures and developing tension structure technology.

Our approach

Great service, with a great product.

Director Jarrod Withers believes that looking after your customers is how you earn referral and repeat business. It's the approach behind every quote, design and installation we do.

Why choose us

Why we should be your first choice.

We offer a wide range of shade and waterproof structures, designed individually to suit any situation and budget. From a simple four-sided shade sail made from shadecloth to a waterproof structure with galvanised or powder-coated steelwork, we're limited only by imagination.

We don't just supply sun protection that's low maintenance and looks good. Our structures give year-round, all-weather protection designed for today's harsh conditions. No job is too big or too small, and with over 20 years in the industry we have the know-how and expertise for your next job.

Protect yourself from cancer-causing UV rays with shade sails over your pool, barbecue area, deck or backyard. Extend your living space with a sail carport, entranceway, covered deck or workspace. Whether it's a sandpit cover or a shade sail for an outdoor stadium, we can help. We specialise in school playgrounds, childcare centres, cafes, decks, carports, parking lots and more.

White and blue shade sails on a commercial building

10 year

Warranty

20+ years

Established

Australian

Owned

Family

Orientated

Yellow and blue shade sails over a courtyard

Creative design

The perfect custom shade sail for your home or commercial premises.

A total in-house design team creates individual, exciting and purpose-built structures.

Our structures blend with and enhance existing buildings, or make striking architectural statements as freestanding installations. Each one is tailor-made to suit the project and can easily be demounted or added on to another Fashionable Sail Shades structure.

All structures are designed and built to give optimum working height underneath for the application. The cooler, more agreeable environment they create boosts work efficiency in all kinds of settings and reduces heat stress.

Unique tensioning system

Non-creep, non-sag. Permanently.

The Fashionable Sail Shades Tensioning System was developed after extensive testing and product research into the specific qualities of shade fabrics. No other system offers a comparable combination of strength and adjustability for a permanent non-creep, non-sag finish.

Warranty

10-year fabric and 2-year workmanship warranty

Every project comes with a 10-year Manufacturer's Warranty on shade fabric UV degradation, plus our exclusive 2-year Workmanship Warranty.

Correct installation

Shade sail installers who get it right, every time.

There are many ways to design a shade sail or structure, but installing it correctly is one of the most important factors for both safety and looks. There's an exact ratio between the size of the metal posts, the depth they need to be concreted, and the size and type of cloth you choose.

Technical factors such as wind exposure also need to be considered. Our experienced installers will tell you exactly what's required to make your shade sail safe, effective and long-lasting.

Maximum life expectancy

No wear points.

Shade fabrics need protection from metal and sharp objects. Heat transfer from metal frames or wire cables is a well-known cause of premature fabric failure. Our unique system eliminates all direct metal contact, so the fabric gives maximum life expectancy.

Every material is chosen for long life and years of trouble-free use. UV-sensitive materials are formulated with long-life UV inhibitors to match the life of the shade fabric, and only the best high-tensile thread is used for structural seams.

Our work

A few of our shade projects

Cream shade sails over an outdoor dining area at night Red shade sail over a children's playground Shade sails over a pool area at a holiday park White shade structures beside a resort swimming pool

Let's talk about your shade project.

Request an obligation-free quote or brochure today.