Why the Change?

(Effective: May 8th, 2025)

To provide greater clarity on the ACTUAL PRODUCT DIMENSIONS and avoid misunderstandings caused by previous automatic size reductions, we’ve updated how sun shade sail sizes are displayed on our product pages. These new guidelines DIFFER FROM PAST ORDERS, so reviewing them is especially helpful when planning a reorder.

What’s Changed?

All sail sizes on product pages (including custom sizes) now refer to the FINISHED PRODUCT SIZE, measured when laid flat and not under tension (±2” tolerance applies). Each side is measured along the edge, from the bottom of one D-ring to the bottom of the other D-ring on the same side. This is NOT the distance between anchor points. For the best tension and appearance, we now recommend selecting a sail that is approximately 10% smaller on each side than the distance between your mounting points.

How to Measure for Sun Shade Sails

Please order based on the finished sail size (±2" tolerance), NOT the distance between anchor points.

Step 1: Take the Measurements

Use a tape measure to determine the straight-line distance between each mounting point — not the area on the ground. If you’re attaching the sail to structures at different heights (like walls or poles), make sure to note the height of each anchor to plan for proper slope and drainage.

Step 2: Size Reduction for Proper Tension

Shade sails should to be smaller than the distance between anchor points to allow for hardware and tension. As a general rule, your sail should be around 10% smaller on each side than your anchor-to-anchor measurements. Please Note: The size listed on our website refers to the actual finished size of the sail when laid flat (±2” tolerance). Each side is measured from D-ring to D-ring along the same edge, not diagonally or corner to corner. This is not the tensioned or installed size — but the flat, un-stretched dimensions of the product.

3. Finished Product Size

The size listed on your order refers to the actual finished sail size (with a tolerance of ±2”). Each side is measured along the edge, from the bottom of one D-ring to the bottom of the D-ring on the same side of the sail, when laid flat and not under tension. This is not the distance between anchor points, but rather the unstretched dimensions of the finished product.