Features

Tensioned sheet shade — think shade sails — offer clear advantages: they’re affordable and easy to ship. But if you’ve ever tried putting one up, you’ll know the results can be hit or miss. Without serious tension on every corner, they tend to sag or flap, and always ending up with that daft scalloped edge shape.

The magic of the Kermit design is that it solves all of this. By locking the sheet into a rigid, rectangular frame, it holds perfect tension every time. The result? A clean, tight finish that looks great and performs even better — all in a simple, DIY-friendly kit that’s easy to install and easy on the wallet.

Kermit was born from a decade of experience designing polycarbonate and aluminium shelters for New Zealand conditions.

Along the way we saw that premium shade cloth is both affordable and durable — yet traditional shade sails often fail in practice.

So we created a robust, elegant system that anyone with solid DIY skills can install. With high-tensile aluminium and stainless fasteners, Kermit’s real strength comes from smart design and engineering — where every detail matters.

Kermit is modular by design, giving you the freedom to enjoy a single unit or arrange multiple modules side by side in different orientations.

This layout not only creates excellent ventilation but also lets wind flow safely through during storms. Units can be attached to buildings or mounted onto existing timber pergolas or beam structures — sometimes with no posts required.

Send us your plans and ideas, and we’ll share suggestions to help you choose the best options for your space.