Mantis Material: Elevate, Protect, Build.

Shade cloth is one of those materials that does a straightforward job but makes a big difference when you are working outside. Mantis Shade Cloth is made from polyethylene and designed to block sunlight and UV radiation, which helps keep temperatures down and people more comfortable. On a construction site, that matters more than you might think.

The cloth serves several purposes at once. It controls temperature in the work area, protects workers and materials from harmful UV rays, and stands up well to daily wear on a busy site. Because it keeps things cooler and safer, it also helps maintain visibility in shaded zones without making them dark or gloomy.

You will see it used in a few common ways. It goes up on scaffolding to give workers shade and protection while they are up high. It gets draped over stored materials to keep them out of the weather. It can be set up as a canopy over a work area, or as a temporary shelter where crews can take a break. All of these uses come down to the same idea, which is keeping the sun from making a hard job even harder.

Sizing is flexible. In Australia and Europe, rolls come in 1.83 m and 3.66 m widths with block out options of 30, 50, 70, and 90 percent. North American sizes run 6 ft and 12 ft wide with the same range of block out levels. Colors include white, black, green, red, brown, yellow, blue, and pink, and logo printing is available if you want your branding on it. The material is UV stabilized for up to 10 years outdoors.