Arrowtown business Suncraft NZ’s versatile range of contemporary bespoke retractable shade sails have a strong following for both residential homes and commercial properties including restaurant courtyards, hospitality precincts and outdoor retail spaces.

Kate and Josef Fruhmann’s company is the exclusive distributor of Austrian manufactured Soliday products in New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific.

“Our retractable fabric roof systems continue to be a popular choice for customers with existing pergolas or plans for new pergolas. We can also help with pergola design and build,” says Kate.

“We offer manual or motorised shade sails covering areas up to 

110 square metres with all systems being fully retractable ensuring that views and scenery are not obstructed when the shade sail is not in use,” says Kate. “Sun and wind sensors, along with height adjustment and water-resistant fabrics, can also be integrated into each system making them super versatile.”

Each system is designed and manufactured specifically for a designated outdoor space and she says lead times are important to ensure delivery for summer.

“We encourage anyone wanting to install one of our systems this year to get in early. The process takes approximately four to six weeks from the start of installation to completion so now is the time to get the order underway to ensure the shade system is ready for Christmas.”

Kate and Josef are well qualified to help clients choose shade styles and fabrics. 

“There is a huge selection of fabric colours along with various options for pole shape and colour so certainly there are plenty of decisions to be made,” says Kate. “Our shade systems are elegant and bespoke, ensuring they are easily integrated into existing settings.”

“Two of our most popular systems include the wave shaped Soliday RAFF system that’s perfect for shading pergolas, under glass rooves and outdoor areas while the Soliday Flex is a manually operated retractable sail very easy to put up and down. We welcome people to our showroom in Arrowtown or they can get in contact online for more information.”

European Outdoor Furniture

To complete a stylish outdoor setting Suncraft NZ stocks the Soliday outdoor furniture range sourced from Austria.

Co-owner Kate Fruhmann says there is nothing similar on the market.

“The modular concept of this European range is very attractive with quality water repellent fabrics offering a stylish, contemporary look. The response from local customers in Queenstown and Wānaka has been hugely positive so far.”

“We have a large order of modular outdoor furniture on the way from Europe this year for people to select from.”