| Raw material | High density polyethylene with 80mm mesh with floats and tensioners - pre-shrunk | 600g per square meter reinforced PVC | 600g per square meter reinforced PVC with aluminium poles and stainless steel ratchets | 600g per square meter reinforced PVC | 500 micron 16mm bubble low density Polyethylene with additives for UV and chemical resistanse | industrial grade 65% shade-cloth, no stretch or shrinkage |
| Colours available | blue or black | Navy blue, dark green, black, light grey, medium brown | Navy blue, dark green, black, light grey, medium brown | Navy blue, dark green, black, light grey, medium brown | blue or black | light blue, light green, black |
| Border | 3 x 4mm cord laced together and burned | 3 layers welded with high frequency, no glue | 3 layers welded with high frequency, no glue | reinforcing on cover over coping stone | n/a | reinforced pvc stitched with shade-cloth webbing |
| Ease of use | Light weight, tensioning device makes it easy for a lady to operate on her own | Advisable for 2 people to operate depending on size | Advisable for 2 people to operate depending on size | 1 Person can easily operate on own | Advisable for 2 people, unless used in conjunction with a roll-up station depending on size | light weight, 1 Person can manage |
| Durability | 7-10 years | 4 to 6 years, WARNING-SALT CHLORINATORS REDUCES LIFE SPAN TO 2 YEARS | | | 2 to 3 years | 7 to 10 years |
| Guarantee | 5 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 18 months | 5 years |
| Safety for children | yes, provided there is a clearance between net and water of 10cm | yes, provided rainwater is drained off cover | yes | yes, provided rainwater is drained off cover | no | no |
| Fits on shaped pool | yes, most shapes | yes, most shapes | limited to certain shapes | limited to certain shapes | yes | yes, most shapes |
| Keeps pool clean from debris | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes, but not as much as the pvc covers |
| Chemical savings | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes, but not as much as the pvc covers |
| Minimises water evaporation | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes, but not as much as the pvc covers |
| Prevents algae | no | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes, but not as much as the pvc covers |
| Increases water temperature | no | yes, but not as much as the solar blanket | yes, but not as much as the solar blanket | yes, but not as much as the solar blanket | yes to 5-7 degrees | no |
| Roll-up stations available(Optional) | yes | yes | Rollup strap available (no rollup station) | yes, compulsary | yes | no |
| Other optional extras | storage bag | auto and manual 12v electrical rainwater removal pumps | pole cover rollup strap to open and close | auto and manual 12v electrical rainwater removal pumps | leading edge, protective cover | storage bag |
| Read More | Read More | Read More | Read More | Read More | Read More |
