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Wave tensile car shades
Fabric sails stretched between posts and held taut by steel wire rope, rising and falling in waves. No roof frame, just posts, cable and fabric.
What is a tensile car shade?
A wave tensile car shade is made of fabric sails stretched between posts of alternating heights and held taut by steel wire rope along the edges. Because the fabric is pulled into saddle shapes, it needs no roof frame, handles wind well and looks light and architectural. One post stands between each pair of cars.
Best for
- Offices, malls and public spaces that want a striking, light look
- Car parks where a framed roof would feel heavy
- Clients who want architectural fabric such as Ferrari mesh
At a glance
- No roof frame: posts, wire rope and fabric only
- Alternating high and low corners create the wave
- One post between each car, front and back
- Ferrari PVC mesh in green, blue or rust red
How it is built
Each sail is patterned and welded in our workshop to the exact shape between its posts.
- Steel posts cast into concrete, alternating high and low along the row
- Fabric sails cut so they pull into a saddle shape when tensioned
- Steel wire rope running in a pocket along every edge
- Corner plates and tensioners at each post to keep the fabric taut
- Regular checks of tension in the first weeks as the fabric settles
Covers and colours
Tensile designs need fabric made to be stretched.
- Ferrari PVC mesh in green, blue or rust red, our recommended choice
- PVC for full rain protection
- Acrylic canvas for a soft, premium finish
Examples of our work
Wave tensile questions
Do tensile car shades need a roof frame?
No. The fabric itself carries the load once tensioned between the posts and edge cables. That is what gives tensile shades their light look.
Are tensile shades waterproof?
PVC and acrylic sails keep rain off. Ferrari mesh is open-weave, so it gives strong shade and airflow but lets some rain through.
Why are the posts different heights?
Alternating high and low corners pull each sail into a saddle shape. That keeps the fabric taut, sheds water and wind, and creates the wave look.
Which colours does Ferrari mesh come in?
Ferrari PVC mesh is available in green, blue and rust red.
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Get a quote for a wave tensile shade
Book a free site survey within Nairobi, or design it in 3D and send it to our sales team for an up-to-date quote.