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Sunshades, Shade sails, canopies & much more

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sunshades and shade sails

Keep Fresh Under A Shade Sail

Engineering and Architecture is what allows our shade structures to come to life. At Capital Sunshades we dedicate our time in designing the most shade efficient solution for your coverage area. Our shade experts help you bring your ideas to life by implementing an abundance of different shade structure styles and adjusting them to the specific size needed.


Sunshades – Our premium quality sunshades are made using an industrial grade shade fabric that withstands, rain, snow and hail. The shade fabric in our sunshades is held up by steel framing that can be adjusted to fit the personality of the area in need of shade.


Shade Sails – You can tell a lot about a location based on just its looks. Sunspand shade sails are made to impress by adding a unique twist to shade architecture. Our shade sails use a thick industrial shade fabric that is made to be pulled on an immensely strong tension, which gives the shade sail structure such an innovative style. Considering the fabric must be pulled on a very strong tension, a thicker gauge of steel framing and poles must be used to keep the structure upright.


Fabric Shade Structures – Capital Sunshades shade structures have a variety of different colors and styles to choose from that fit any residential or commercial location, as well as customize any outdoor/indoor canopy.

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What is A Fabric shade structure?

A fabric shade structure is an outdoor structure designed to provide shade and protection from the sun and other elements. Fabric shade structures are typically made from a durable, UV-resistant material such as polyethylene or PVC-coated polyester.

Fabric shade structures can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes, including flat roofed structures, slanted roofed structures, and gabled roofed structures. They can be used for a variety of purposes, including providing shade for outdoor dining areas, recreation areas, pool areas, and play areas.

Advantages of fabric shade structures include:

  1. UV protection: The fabric used in fabric shade structures is designed to block UV rays, helping to protect people and property from the harmful effects of the sun.
  2. Lightweight design: Fabric shade structures are lighter than many other types of shade structures, making them easier to install and less expensive to build.
  3. Customizability: Fabric shade structures can be designed and fabricated in a wide range of shapes and sizes, allowing for customization to fit the needs of any outdoor space.
  4. Easy maintenance: Fabric shade structures are relatively low maintenance and can be cleaned easily with a mild soap and water solution.

Overall, fabric shade structures are a cost-effective and practical solution for providing shade and protection from the sun and other elements in outdoor spaces. With proper care and maintenance, fabric shade structures can last for many years and provide valuable protection for people and property.


Fabric shade structures are versatile and can be used in a variety of settings for various purposes. Some common uses of fabric shade structures include:

  1. Residential use: Fabric shade structures are often used in residential settings to provide shade and protection for patios, decks, and pool areas.
  2. Commercial use: Fabric shade structures are commonly used in commercial settings, such as parks, playgrounds, and outdoor dining areas, to provide shade and protection for people and property.
  3. Sports facilities: Fabric shade structures are often used in sports facilities, such as tennis courts and soccer fields, to provide shade and protection for athletes and spectators.
  4. Schools and educational institutions: Fabric shade structures are used in schools and educational institutions to provide shade and protection in outdoor areas, such as playgrounds and recreational spaces.
  5. Hospitality and recreation: Fabric shade structures are used in hospitality and recreation settings, such as hotels, resorts, and theme parks, to provide shade and protection in outdoor areas.
  6. Industrial use: Fabric shade structures are used in industrial settings, such as factories and warehouses, to provide shade and protection for workers and equipment.
  7. Transportation shelters: Fabric shade structures are used as transportation shelters, such as bus stops and train platforms, to provide protection from the sun, wind, and rain.

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Tensile Fabric Structures

Tensile fabric shade structures are outdoor structures designed to provide shade and protection from the sun and other elements. They are made from a strong, stretchable fabric material that is tensioned between supporting poles or cables to create a spacious, shaded area.


Tensile fabric shade structures are often used in commercial settings, such as parks, schools, and playgrounds, as well as in residential settings, such as patios, decks, and pool areas. They are known for their unique, modern design and are often used to add aesthetic appeal to outdoor spaces.


Advantages of tensile fabric shade structures include:

  1. UV protection: The fabric used in tensile fabric shade structures is designed to block UV rays, helping to protect people and property from the harmful effects of the sun.
  2. Versatility: Tensile fabric shade structures can be designed and fabricated in a wide range of shapes and sizes, allowing for customization to fit the needs of any outdoor space.
  3. Durability: The fabric used in tensile fabric shade structures is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions and is highly resistant to damage from wind, rain, and other elements.
  4. Easy installation: Tensile fabric shade structures are relatively easy to install and can be done quickly, making them a practical solution for providing shade and protection in outdoor spaces.
  5. Aesthetic appeal: Tensile fabric shade structures are known for their modern, sleek design and can add aesthetic appeal to any outdoor space.


Overall, tensile fabric shade structures are a cost-effective and practical solution for providing shade and protection from the sun and other elements in outdoor spaces. With proper care and maintenance, tensile fabric shade structures can last for many years and provide valuable protection for people and property.


Tensile fabric structures are versatile and can be used in a variety of settings for various purposes. Some common uses of tensile fabric structures include:

  1. Event and exhibition tents: Tensile fabric structures are often used as event and exhibition tents, providing a large, open and airy space for a variety of events, such as trade shows, concerts, and festivals.
  2. Sports facilities: Tensile fabric structures are used in sports facilities, such as tennis courts and soccer fields, to provide protection from the sun and rain while maintaining an open and airy environment.
  3. Recreational spaces: Tensile fabric structures are used in recreational spaces, such as parks and playgrounds, to provide shade and protection from the sun and other elements.
  4. Industrial use: Tensile fabric structures are used in industrial settings, such as factories and warehouses, to provide shade and protection for workers and equipment.
  5. Transportation shelters: Tensile fabric structures are used as transportation shelters, such as bus stops and train platforms, to provide protection from the sun, wind, and rain.
  6. Hospitality and tourism: Tensile fabric structures are used in hospitality and tourism settings, such as hotels, resorts, and theme parks, to provide shade and protection in outdoor areas.
  7. Military and emergency relief: Tensile fabric structures are used in military and emergency relief settings, such as tent hospitals and refugee camps, to provide temporary shelter and protection.

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Shade Sail Structures

Shade sail structures are outdoor structures designed to provide shade and protection from the sun and other elements. They are made from a durable, UV-resistant material such as polyethylene or PVC-coated polyester and are shaped like a triangular sail. Shade sails are attached to poles or other sturdy supports and tensioned to create a shaded area.


Shade sail structures are commonly used in residential settings, such as patios, decks, and pool areas, as well as in commercial settings, such as parks, playgrounds, and outdoor dining areas.


Advantages of shade sail structures include:

  1. UV protection: The fabric used in shade sail structures is designed to block UV rays, helping to protect people and property from the harmful effects of the sun.
  2. Versatility: Shade sail structures can be designed and fabricated in a wide range of shapes and sizes, allowing for customization to fit the needs of any outdoor space.
  3. Lightweight design: Shade sail structures are lightweight, making them easier to install and less expensive to build than other types of shade structures.
  4. Customizability: Shade sail structures can be arranged in a variety of configurations to provide optimal shading and protection in any outdoor space.
  5. Aesthetic appeal: Shade sail structures are known for their unique, modern design and can add aesthetic appeal to any outdoor space.


Overall, shade sail structures are a cost-effective and practical solution for providing shade and protection from the sun and other elements in outdoor spaces. With proper care and maintenance, shade sail structures can last for many years and provide valuable protection for people and property.


Shade sails are versatile outdoor structures that can be used in a variety of settings to provide shade and protection from the sun and other elements. Some common uses of shade sails include:

  1. Residential use: Shade sails are often used in residential settings to provide shade and protection for patios, decks, and pool areas.
  2. Commercial use: Shade sails are commonly used in commercial settings, such as parks, playgrounds, and outdoor dining areas, to provide shade and protection for people and property.
  3. Sports facilities: Shade sails are often used in sports facilities, such as tennis courts and soccer fields, to provide shade and protection for athletes and spectators.
  4. Schools and educational institutions: Shade sails are used in schools and educational institutions to provide shade and protection in outdoor areas, such as playgrounds and recreational spaces.
  5. Hospitality and recreation: Shade sails are used in hospitality and recreation settings, such as hotels, resorts, and theme parks, to provide shade and protection in outdoor areas.
  6. Industrial use: Shade sails are used in industrial settings, such as factories and warehouses, to provide shade and protection for workers and equipment.

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Different Types of sUNshades and shade sails

Shade Sails

Single Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Single Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Shade sails are on of the most preferred shade structure options for a multitude of outdoor shade solutions. Shade sail structures may use different colors of shade netting attached to different heights of steel posts resulting in colorful, attractive and creative fabric canopy design.
Shade sails are flexible shade fabric structures where steel posts can be easily installed around other rigid permanent equipment. Shade sails may be used for any outdoor shade application including, outdoor patio covers, playground sun shades , featured car shade at car dealerships, shade canopies for water parks, amusement park fabric canopies.

Single Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Single Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Single Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

A cantilever shade fabric structures that features a single post is almost the same as a double post cantilever and offers the same functionality with reduced steel post usage and easier access for sun shades covering parking. The key difference between the single post and double post cantilever patio covers is the cost, being that the single post cantilever fabric canopy requires larger steel posts and more labor. 

Triangle Shade Structures

Single Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Double Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Triangle shade structures are useful when less columns are preferred to a four post shade structure. Triangle patio covers become more effective when interlocked in a series to create a continuous shade feature. When used in between two hip or pyramid fabric canopies, a triangle shade structure becomes the link to create a curve in a series of shade structures.
Triangle shade fabric structures are an ideal application for shaded patio areas, sun shades for outdoor dining areas around San Antonio and is a favorite  with architects because of their versatility and 3 dimensional shade effects.

Double Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Double Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Double Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

 A double post cantilever shade fabric structures with a hip or pyramid roof style are a perfect application to offer sun shades in a situation where it is preferred to have the steel posts on one end of the shade structure. This type of shade system model works well for covering parked vehicles, keeping them cool and protecting them all at the same time. Typical uses are patio covers, shade canopies for car dealerships, car wash shade structures, shade for school drop off areas, and shade awnings for concession stand. 

Back to Back Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Double Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Back to Back Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

 These particular shade fabric structures are an optimized method of utilizing the same steel post to create a carport for covered parking with double the shade. The back to back cantilever shade system design allows optimum shade and larger shade coverage by having two single post cantilever sun shades interlocked, creating coverage for a double row of covered parking spaces. Typical uses for this type of shade structure is patio covers, off-site airport parking, carports for car dealerships, hail protection for vehicles, car wash shade structures, and any other covered parking needs. 

T-Bar Cantilevers

Double Post Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

Back to Back Cantilever Shade Structures - Hip/Pyramid

T-Bar cantilevers or pyramid roof style shade structures are extremely useful in situations where the shade application requires a minimum number of steel posts on each end of the shade structure. Typical uses for this type of shade structure are shade for school drop off areas or shade for building entrances. T-Bar cantilever shade structures may also be interlocked in a series to give shade for vacuum pump islands at car washes and any other space restricted areas. 

Hexagon Structure

Flat Panel Structure

Hexagon Structure

 Similar to our octagon shade structure, the hexagon shade system offers an excellent shade solution to cover round areas that require shade and protection. The Hexagon Fabric canopies are an ideal application to provide shade for marine tanks, as well as shade structures for arenas.  This shape of shade structure is an excellent shade system to cover special needs playground equipment, tactile play equipment and shade for play equipment stations for NACCRA approved playgrounds.

Hip Structure

Flat Panel Structure

Hexagon Structure

 The hip shade structure is one of the most popular shade structure options available, not only not only because of its architectural functionality but also the cost effectiveness of this particular design. Hip shade canopies may be used as a free standing shade structure or by interlocking, to increase shade footprint and by using the shared shade structure steel posts. 

Flat Panel Structure

Flat Panel Structure

Flat Panel Structure

 Customized shade netting panels are sewn according to size with grommets along the side and applied to steel posts on buildings to offer a continuous fabric structure system on existing framework. New construction shade netting panels specified into architectural planing may also be designed indicating the flat shade netting panels to be placed on the exterior of buildings. These shade panels offer attractive design features to the building while reducing heat and giving shade.

Covered Walkways

Fence Privacy Fabric

Flat Panel Structure

 Ideal for applications such as walkways, dugouts, benches, or poolside areas, it is important to keep the support posts only to one side of the shade cover, our innovative covered walkway shades are designed to provide maximum shade with the fewest possible post obstructions. Our covered walkway shades are available in a variety of heights, lengths, and overhangs. The shade cover provided is also useful for boardwalks, public waiting areas, amusement parks, parks and recreation areas, playgrounds, etc. Custom shade designs by Capital Sunshades include the creative use of shade sails, cantilever shade structures, 4-Post structures, free-standing awnings, etc. The polyethylene shade cloth material does not fade, tear, or mold, and is backed by a 10 year warranty. 

Fence Privacy Fabric

Fence Privacy Fabric

Fence Privacy Fabric

Our Industrial grade fabric is sewn and cut to fit any length of fence to brig our customers a sense of privacy and serenity to their properties. Our Fence Privacy fabric is made to last and will bring privacy to your home for years to come. Capital Sunshades Fence Privacy Fabric is also great for commercial properties, keeping expensive equipment and trade secrets out of the eyes of strangers

Standard Umbrellas

Cantilever Umbrellas

Standard Umbrellas

 Our standard outdoor umbrellas offer a single post shade solution or any outdoor needs for patio umbrellas, shade canopies for swimming pool areas, shade awnings for security guards, restaurant umbrellas, and cafe umbrellas.
Our umbrellas are available in bright colors of UV stabilized polyethylene which come with a warranty of 10 years. This architectural fabric canopy is made from superior outdoor shade cloth that withstands fading, rot and mildew and retain its color far longer than most regular outdoor fabrics.
The sturdy heavy steel construction and solid foundation enables the umbrellas to withstand high winds, giving a perfect shade system for outdoor dining areas in restaurants for increased outdoor dining, while offering colorful and attractive shade. 

Shade Trees

Cantilever Umbrellas

Standard Umbrellas

 Shade Trees are innovative and fun shade systems that mimics natural trees. Shade tree structures give a unique architectural shade feature to the landscape while providing much needed shade. Shade trees have become popular for giving shade in public parks, recreational shade and shade for skate parks.
Shade trees are free standing shade structures that may be used for playground shade, or as creative gazebos in place of outdoor canopies, offering more options with the multi-colored shade netting used in the shade structure design.

Cantilever Umbrellas

Cantilever Umbrellas

Cantilever Umbrellas

 The cantilever umbrella shade is an excellent option for offering a fabric shade system in a tight limited area. With its single side post, the outdoor umbrella provides ample shade while not restricting movement around and underneath the shaded area.
This type of shade structure system is excellent for patio umbrellas, restaurant patios, outdoor umbrellas for car washes, free standing umbrellas for vacuum pump areas, market umbrellas, and umbrellas for day care center sand box areas.
Cantilevers can be seen throughout Texas and are a great option for both residential and commercial purposes. Whether you're in San Antonio, Austin, New Braunfels, San Marcos, or Fredericksburg, don't hesitate to call and receive a quote for a shade structure. To get additional information about our great quality shade sails, call us today at 210.445.5817.  

Residential Fabric Shade Structures

Residential fabric shade structures are outdoor coverings made from fabric material that provide shade and protection from the elements. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes and can be attached to the exterior of a home or freestanding.

There are several benefits to using residential fabric shade structures, including:

  1. Sun protection: Fabric shade structures protect outdoor living spaces and reduce exposure to harmful UV rays, which can cause sunburn and skin damage.
  2. Temperature control: Shade structures can also help to regulate temperature in outdoor spaces, making them more comfortable to use during hot weather.
  3. Increased privacy: Fabric shade structures can be used to create private outdoor living spaces, providing a sense of seclusion and helping to block views from neighbors.
  4. Enhanced outdoor living: Fabric shade structures can be used to create outdoor rooms, expanding your living space and providing a place to relax, entertain, and enjoy the outdoors.
  5. Increased property value: Installing a residential fabric shade structure can add value to your property and improve its overall appearance.
  6. Durability: Many residential fabric shade structures are made from high-quality materials and are designed to withstand wind, rain, and other weather conditions.
  7. Low maintenance: Fabric shade structures are easy to clean and maintain, and can often be replaced if the fabric becomes damaged.

Overall, residential fabric shade structures offer a practical and attractive solution for creating functional and enjoyable outdoor living spaces.

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Commercial Fabric Shade Structures

Commercial fabric shade structures are outdoor coverings made from fabric material that provide shade and protection from the elements for businesses. They are typically larger and more complex than residential shade structures, and can be attached to buildings or freestanding.

There are several benefits to using commercial fabric shade structures for businesses, including:

  1. Sun protection: Fabric shade structures protect outdoor areas, customers, and employees from harmful UV rays, which can cause sunburn and skin damage.
  2. Comfort: Shade structures can help to regulate temperature in outdoor spaces, making them more comfortable for customers and employees.
  3. Increased usable space: Fabric shade structures can be used to create additional outdoor areas for customers, such as dining or seating areas, which can help to increase revenue.
  4. Improved customer experience: Fabric shade structures can enhance the overall look and feel of a business, creating a more inviting and appealing atmosphere for customers.
  5. Increased property value: Installing a commercial fabric shade structure can add value to a business property and improve its overall appearance.
  6. Durability: Many commercial fabric shade structures are made from high-quality materials and are designed to withstand wind, rain, and other weather conditions.
  7. Low maintenance: Fabric shade structures are easy to clean and maintain, and can often be replaced if the fabric becomes damaged.

Overall, commercial fabric shade structures offer a practical and attractive solution for businesses looking to create functional and enjoyable outdoor spaces for customers and employees.

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