Breathable shade sails

Air flows, shade embraces

A shade sail shouldn’t just block the sun. It should let your space breathe. Our permeable sun shade sails filter the light, allow heat to rise and are made with the most durable material against wind and hail.

Crafted from premium technical fabrics and expert hands, they offer you shade that’s fresh, airy, and elegant. Like a gentle breeze in the heart of summer.

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Top Seller

Solaria +Plus Breathable
The evolution of our best sail with radial cut

Natural freshness and optimal ventilation for sunny spaces. Arroww+ reinforcements for maximum strength.
$1,247.20 $1,559.00
Most Loved

Solaria Breathable
Our best radial cut shade sail

Natural shade, ideal for areas with a hot and sunny climate.
$719.20 $899.00
Beyond Expectations

Solaria +Plus Furl Breathable
The evolution of our best radial cut furling sail

Manually retractable sail, perfect for sunny spaces. Arroww+ reinforcements for added durability.
$2,687.20 $3,359.00

Solaria Furl Breathable Roll-Up
Our best retractable, radial-cut sun shade sail

Solaria Furl Breathable, rolls up on itself thanks to the Maanta furler.You...
$1,711.20 $2,139.00
Stylish for everyone

EZ Breez Breathable
The first patented entry level breathable sail

Maanta entry-level model: breathable and ventilated – perfect for hot and sunny environments.
$355.41 $359.00

Bugna
Shade sail with grommets

Shade sail with grommets: choose from 4 Maanta fabrics and place the grommets wherever you like!
$591.20 $739.00

Maistra
The retractable designer aluminum canopy / umbrella

The first freestanding pergola gazebo with tilting shade system. Ideal for luxury resorts and pool areas.
$4,111.20 $5,139.00

Fabric samples
Solaria and Solaria +Plus sail fabrics

Order fabric samples and experience Maanta quality first-hand!
$1.60 $2.00

Saill breathable
high quality shade sail

Durable and optimal airflow, perfect for creating breezy shaded areas.
$447.20 $559.00

Breathable shade sail
wind resistant

We design breathable shade sails to withstand the wind and let air flow, ensuring cool, safe shade. Available in standard sizes or custom-made, with high-density Meshnet® and HDPE.

Where lightness meets durability

Breathable shade sails: main features

Designing wind-resistant shade sails isn’t just about “letting the air through.” It’s about creating a balance between lightness and strength, between coolness and durability. At Maanta, we study every detail to deliver lasting protection from sun and wind without ever compromising craftsmanship. Technology meets the natural breath of open spaces.

Key features:

  • Thermal shield: blocks UV rays while allowing heat to rise
  • Wind resistance up to 60 mph: more stability, less stress
  • Engineered to withstand hail
  • Wide-weave fabrics: air flows, shade protects
  • No buildup: no “greenhouse” effect, no water pooling
  • Radial or cross-cut design: even tension and long-lasting performance
  • Premium-grade materials built to last

Different options for a permeable sun shade sail

Your outdoor space deserves shade that’s perfectly tailored to fit. Our breathable shade sails come in versatile and modular solutions, because every design deserves the right kind of airflow.

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Fixed

Perfect for permanent installations, it ensures maximum stability.

Discover our Solaria, Solaria +Plus, and EZ Breez shade sails

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Wall profile

Perfect for installations with one side attached to the wall. No dripping on the wall.

Discover the wall profile

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Retractable

Manual or motorized retractable system that opens and closes as needed.

Discover roll-up shade sails

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Shade sails with grommets

The durable, customizable shade sail with grommet is designed for versatile outdoor protection.

Discover the shade sail with grommets

Complete protection from wind and hail

The toughest HDPE shade sail

There are places where sun, wind, and hail are not variables but constants of the landscape. In these environments, you need a fabric that offers structural strength and long-lasting durability.

Meshnet® is the most durable in its class: stable up to 60 mph, able to absorb hail impact, and maintain tension and shape even after intense seasons.

Our HDPE shade sail 285 gsm, used for the EZ Breez model, also provides excellent resistance to wind and hail. With double the weight of standard market fabrics, it ensures a solid, breathable, and reliable structure, even in exposed settings.

A strength that pairs with lightness. Under a permeable sun shade sail, it feels like sitting under a tree: air flows, light softens, and comfort feels natural.

Which breathable shade sail from Maanta is right for you?

EZ Breez, Solaria, and Solaria +Plus: compare our models

EZ Breez

The most affordable option for those looking for a simple yet durable breathable shade sail. Made from 285 gsm HDPE fabric with a horizontal cut, it’s perfect for parking areas, beaches, and functional coverings.

Solaria

Featuring radial cut and premium Meshnet® 320 gsm fabric, crafted in-house. It strikes a perfect balance of elegance, ideal tension, and reliable protection—perfect for gardens and spaces where shade also enhances beauty. Custom sizes are available too via our tailored solutions.

Solaria +Plus

More panels, more stability, more strength. Solaria +Plus is designed for the most demanding conditions: outstanding wind resistance, perfect tension, and great freedom of configuration. Also available custom-made.

Custom made in Italy

Digital craftsmanship, tailored precision

Each shade sail is crafted in our workshop: the cutting is digital, but the touch is handmade. Every seam follows a precise design, every inspection is carried out by those who know the materials.

The breathable shade sails Solaria and Solaria +Plus can be customized online: choose the shape, dimensions, and color, and our configurator calculates everything—from tension to clearance.

We are 21st-century craftsmen: technology and expertise at the service of a shade sail made to last.

Meshnet® or HDPE shade sail? Pick the right fabric

Our breathable shade sails are designed to create cool, airy shade even in warm, breezy environments. Each fabric has specific features, developed to meet different needs with maximum effectiveness.

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Meshnet® 320 gsm

Used in the Solaria and Solaria +Plus models, it is our most advanced technical fabric. Made from high-density virgin polyethylene, it offers up to 90% shade and resists wind, sun, and hail. Its dense yet breathable weave blocks heat, lets air flow, and provides long-lasting protection, whether in residential or commercial settings.

HDPE 285 gsm

Chosen for EZ Breez, it is a reliable, strong, and functional fabric. It offers good sun protection, high breathability, and excellent wind resistance. Particularly suitable for seasonal coverings such as parking areas or beaches.

FAQ

What extra does a permeable sun shade sail give compared to a waterproof one?

The breathable fabric is chosen over a waterproof one precisely for the coolness it maintains under the covering, even on the hottest days. Since it doesn’t trap wind or other weather elements on top, this fabric is better suited for particularly windy areas.

The HDPE 320 gsm breathable fabric can withstand strong wind gusts of up to 60 mph.

Thanks to its properties, every breathable fabric also dries very quickly, even after many hours of rain exposure.

Finally, with its slight elastic component—absent in waterproof fabrics—breathable fabric can absorb hail impact much better.

For all these qualities, breathable fabric is preferred because it means shade sails don’t need to be taken down in case of thunderstorms or hail, as long as they have been properly tensioned and angled. Even during light rain, no sagging will form on top of the sail.

When should you use a breathable shade sail?

Breathable fabric is the ideal choice for carports and parking covers, whether single or multiple, because it ensures shade, airflow, and resistance to hail and wind.

It’s also recommended for very hot outdoor spaces, such as pool areas or venues for summer events. In these situations, it promotes air circulation, prevents the “heat trap” effect, and makes the environment more comfortable.

Among the color options, darker shades like graphite provide stronger sun protection and an enhanced cooling effect.

How do I clean my outdoor mesh sun sail?

Before cleaning the sail after seasonal use, it must be removed from the supporting structure.

Removal is very simple and does not require special tools. Just loosen the tension on one corner and then proceed to detach it. The sail can then be unhooked from all anchor points for cleaning and, if desired, stored in its packaging.

  • To remove dust, simply use a sponge and a mild detergent, let it sit for a few minutes, and rinse.
  • To remove stains or marks, use very soft brushes to avoid damaging the fabric.
  • We recommend using FabriClean, a cleaner specifically formulated for Maanta shade sails.
Is there a breathable shade sail that’s also waterproof?

Yes, these are the sails made from Purishade® fabric.

Purishade® is an olefin polypropylene fabric that is highly resistant to abrasion. Initially designed as a waterproof fabric, years of research have allowed us to combine its waterproof properties with a breathable component equivalent to the polyethylene fabrics described above.

For very windy areas where water protection is also required, this fabric is the answer.

BREATHABLE MODELS COMPARISON TABLE

EZ Breez Solaria Solaria +Plus
Fabric cut Cross cut (banded) Radial Radial +Plus
Corners Reinforced 1 layer Reinforced 5 layers Reinforced 9 layers
Available types Fixed Fixed, Furl, Lean wall profile Fixed, Furl, Lean wall profile
Fabric type HDPE Polyethylene Meshnet® Virgin HDPE Polyethylene Meshnet® Virgin HDPE Polyethylene
Fabric weight 285 gsm 320 gsm 320 gsm
UV blocking 96% 96%
Available colors 4 colors 5 colors 7 colors
Seam Zigzag Zigzag with triple stitch Zigzag with triple stitch
Color Persistence
Waterproof No No No
Wind Resistance Up to 25 mph Up to 35 mph Up to 50 mph
Resistance to gusts Up to 40 mph Up to 60 mph
Tear/hail resistance
Perceived freshness
Resistance to mildew
Resistance to abrasion
Tension uniformity
Eco-friendliness
Customized availability No Yes Yes
Years warranty 2 4 4
EZ Breez Datasheet Solaria Datasheet Solaria +Plus Datasheet