mesh laid scrims for reinforced waterproof sunshade shed
Polyester Laid Scrims Brief Introduction
This product is a Polyester (and glass-optional) Laid Scrim, a cost-effective, open-mesh reinforcement fabric engineered specifically as the load-carrying skeleton for waterproof sunshade sheds, patio awnings, carports, and light canopy structures. It is manufactured by chemically bonding continuous filament yarns (Polyester, Glass, Carbon, Kevlar, Nomex, Cotton, Flax, Jute, Viscose, etc.) into a flat-laid open mesh (square or tri-directional), with binder options (PVOH, PVC, Acrylic, or customized) to match different PVC coating, PE laminating, or thermal bonding processes. Compared with heavy woven scrims, the laid scrim keeps yarns straight and low-crimp, adding multi-directional tensile and tear resistance at very low GSM — which matters for sunshade fabrics that must stay taut under wind flutter, rain pooling, and UV cycles while remaining light enough for retractable or frame-mounted structures. The product is highly customizable, with roll widths from 200 to 2500 mm and roll lengths up to 50,000 meters, supporting wide-format coating and converting lines for shade-cloth and tarpaulin manufacturers.
Polyester Laid Scrims Characteristics
Outdoor-Shed Adapted Material Properties: The polyester-version scrim (page headlines "Polyester Laid Scrims" under this sunshade listing) offers tensile strength, tear resistance, heat sealability, anti-microbial properties, water resistance, self-adhesive options, eco-friendliness, decomposability, and recyclability — a profile that fits outdoor waterproof fabrics exposed to rain, UV, and periodic cleaning.
High Strength & Light Weight: Regular specifications from the shared data sheet: CF12.5×12.5PH ~6.2–6.6 g/m², CF10×10PH ~8–9 g/m², CF6.25×6.25PH ~12–13.2 g/m², CF5×5PH ~15.2 g/m², with 12.5×6.25mm also available. High strength-to-weight ratio lets the sunshade fabric gain tear propagation resistance and wind-load rating without bulking up the roll or weighing down the frame.
Wide Customization & Process Compatibility: Yarn types include Glass, Polyester, Carbon, Cotton, Flax, Jute, Viscose, Kevlar, Nomex; construction square or tri-directional; patterns 0.8–3 yarns/cm; binders PVOH / PVC / Acrylic / customized. Roll width 200–2500 mm; roll length up to 50,000 m (regular supply 10,000 m per roll noted on page) — fewer splices on wide-format PVC/PE coating lines, fewer weak spots in finished shade rolls.
Polyester Laid Scrims Data Sheet
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Item No. |
CF12.5*12.5PH |
CF10*10PH |
CF6.25*6.25PH |
CF5*5PH |
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Mesh Size |
12.5 x 12.5mm |
10 x 10mm |
6.25 x 6.25mm |
5 x 5mm |
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Weight (g/m2) |
6.2-6.6g/m2 |
8-9g/m2 |
12-13.2g/m2 |
15.2-15.2g/m2 |
The regular supply of non-woven reinforcement and laminated scrim is 12.5x12.5mm,10x10mm,6.25x6.25mm, 5x5mm,12.5x6.25mm etc. The regular supply grams are 6.5g, 8g, 13g, 15.5g, etc.With high strength and light weight, it can be fully bonded with almost any material and each roll length can be 10,000 meters.
Polyester Laid Scrims Application
Primary Use: Reinforcement for Waterproof Sunshade Sheds, Awnings, Carports & Canopy Fabrics
The core and specialized application of this laid scrim (polyester-led, with glass/carbon optional) is as the hidden tensile skeleton laminated into or behind waterproof sunshade fabrics — used for residential patio awnings, garden pergola covers, parking carports, balcony canopies, greenhouse shading, and temporary site shelters. It is laminated between coating layers (PVC/PE/acrylic) or into the fabric stack to:
Resist Wind Flutter & Tear Propagation
Sunshade fabrics are constantly shaken by wind and sometimes loaded by pooled rainwater. The scrim's multi-directional tensile arrests tear initiation at hems, grommets, and frame contact points, preventing a small nick from running across the whole panel.
Resist Wind Flutter & Tear Propagation
The scrim's low elongation and dimensional stability keep the panel from sagging, billowing, or stretching out of shape after repeated sun-rain cycles — preserving the clean silhouette of awnings and canopies and reducing re-tensioning calls.
Enable Coating Compatibility & Long Rolls
With PVOH/PVC/Acrylic binders, the scrim feeds wide-format coating lines and can be delivered up to 50,000 m per roll (10,000 m regular), meaning fewer splices in the finished shade roll and more consistent appearance across long canopy runs.
Secondary Applications
Due to its versatile reinforcement properties and open mesh design, this laid scrim is also extensively applied in other industrial sectors listed on the product page:
Aluminum Foil Composite
Used as a reinforcement layer in insulation and building wrap composites; roll lengths up to 10,000 m improve production efficiency and finished product appearance.
Non-Woven Category Reinforcement
Applied to fiberglass tissue, polyester mat, wipes, and top-end items such as medical paper — increases tensile strength with minimal GSM addition.
