Shade Sails &
Sun Protection

Engineered with longevity in mind, our shade sails come in a choice of Pop up or Semi permanent and are ideal for gardens, patio, terraces or pool areas

Tailored Shade Sails to fit perfectly

Designed with simplicity in mind, our pop-up shade sails are easy to install and require minimal structural support, making them perfect for gardens, patios, and outdoor living spaces. Intuitive fixings and adjustable tensioning systems ensure a neat, stylish finish that enhances your home without hassle.

Our semi-permanent shade sails deliver a refined aesthetic alongside long-lasting performance. Made from durable materials, reinforced hems and with effortless tensioning, they are build to last.

Choose our comprehensive site survey to assess sun paths and design opportunities or alternatively, we offer an installation service or expert telephone support for your own contractors, to ensure a smooth, reliable process from initial concept through to final installation

Crafted to perform in typical British weather conditions (exception of snow loading and gale force winds), our shade sails provide dependable protection throughout the year.

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Product Options & Features

Here are our typical options and features, designed to give you a clear idea of what’s possible and help shape your ideal specification.


Pop up Shade sails
Semi permanent Shade Sails
Post protectors
Custom RAL powder coated steel posts
Fabric and colour choices
Branding and personalised detailing
Bespoke design & fabrication:
Tailored to your exact requirements 
Engineered in Yorkshire:
At our 10,000sq ft state-of-the-art facility
Commercial-grade performance:
Trusted to protect in all conditions

Project materials

Explore durable, trusted fabrics and canvas solutions, recommended for strength, versatility, and proven performance for this application.

Marine Grade Canvas Fabric

Fabric properties
Cover

Soltis 86 Fabric

Fabric properties
Cover

Soltis 502 Proof Fabric

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Protection Promise

Our industry-leading Protection Promise ensures your project is delivered with total confidence, clarity, and control.
Terms and conditions apply to selected promises

Project Lead

order tracking

7-year product Guarantee

delivery 

aftercare

response times

How it works

We deliver a fully managed, end-to-end service ensuring precision, quality, and reliable results throughout.

1. Consultation

Tell us what you need to protect and how it will be
used. We’ll recommend the right materials, features, and approach.

2. Measuring & patterning

We take accurate measurements on site or from drawings, patterns, or digital mapping to ensure a precise fit.

3. Design & approval

Our team develops a tailored design. You can review and approve it before production begins.

4. Fabrication

Your solution is manufactured using precision cutting, performance materials, and strict quality control.

5. Installation & aftercare

We install the finished product where required and remain available for maintenance, repairs, and long-term support.

Choose from installation on site buy our team, delivery by trusted courier, or collection from our workshop if preferred

Delivery &
lead times

Custom covers, manufactured and delivered on schedule, with a 98% on-time record.

Our Delivery Process

We offer approximate delivery dates when you enquire, based on availability; once your order is confirmed, we’ll provide a fixed and exact delivery date.

Size

Larger projects may require additional fabrication time

Materials

Specialist fabrics may have longer procurement periods

Season

Spring and early summer are our busiest periods

Complexity

Highly customised designs require additional time

Delivery Considerations:

We offer UK-wide delivery and can arrange professional installation. For local customers in Yorkshire, 
we provide complimentary fitting services.

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This is my eighth project with Canvasman over the last fifteen years or so. Chris and the team remain as professional and attentive as they were for the first project – which is why I keep going back, and have no hesitation recommending them to you. From first concepts, right through to delivery, they will keep you up to date with progress, and are very happy to help and advise to improve things based on their vast experience of their field.
From start to finish, the experience we received from Canvasman was superb. A fabulous courtesy phone call, spot on measurements, perfect colour match to our narrowboat and finally an impeccable installation. Thank you so very much. Absolutely thrilled.
We were after someone to make side panels for our gazebo. In order to make sure it was done correctly we wanted someone to measure, make and fit. Canvasman were the only ones who offered everything. Had an initial quote done from photos I sent and rough measurements. They were very good all the way through and kept me well informed. The guy that came out to measure was also the same one who did the fitting. Very professional and gave good advice. Great company to deal with. Good quality product. Very pleased.
Fantastic service from quotation, measuring through to fitting. There was a slight fitment issue with the front canopy, which was spotted by the installation team; the canopy was taken away, the modification made, and the canopy was delivered the following day and fitted like a glove.
THEY ARE PERFECTIONISTS!!! From start to finish I could not fault Canvasman. All the staff are so helpful, kind and very informative.
I wanted to get a retractable shade for my new pergola. After trying a number of suppliers without success I found Canvasman who designed built and installed exactly what I was looking for. Their service was excellent from initial site visit through to installation. It was a unique design and they did a great job. If you want something special they can really deliver.
Their attention to detail and quality craftsmanship are second to none. Our first boat already had a Canvasman canopy fitted, so we knew that choosing them to make a new canvas for our second boat would be the best choice. They gave us a few different options and recommendations on what would work best for our boat. We happily took their advice. As a result the boat is more spacious, secure and so much better looking. The guys that measured then fitted the new canvas were perfectionists. We felt valued and listened to. Would definitely recommend this company.
Love my new custom cover. The design and fitting was excellent. It’s definitely going to keep me snug chasing the winter cod. Highly recommend the team. They listen and you get exactly what you want. The fitters were brilliant, worked hard and made sure everything was perfect.
Canvasman were a pleasure to work with. Their in-house design team was focused and ready to explore innovative solutions. The collaboration was seamless and we developed a fantastic product together.
We are thrilled with the bespoke cover Canvasman designed for our bike trailer. From day one we realised that Chris and the team truly cared about the finished result, their attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship exceeded our expectations. The team were easy to contact, responsive, and truly understood our needs. The result is that we have a cover that is not only safe and secure, but it’s easy to use and looks good too. We highly recommend Canvasman for any custom textile projects