Design Shade Your Way
Basta Sole Shade turns customization into an experience. Choose fabrics, finishes, and styles to design a shade solution that matches your vision in every detail.
The Basta Sole Difference
Tropitone Shade combines commercial grade construction with complete customization in styles, shapes, mechanisms, materials, and finishes. This allows you to create shade solutions that not only look exactly how you want but also perform exactly how you need.
Shade Styles
Choose from a range of distinct canopy shapes, each designed to complement different outdoor environments and aesthetic preferences.
Hexagonal
Six-sided elegance for classic appeal
Octagonal
Eight sides of symmetrical beauty
Square
Modern lines and maximum coverage
Triangle
Side-mount for unobstrcuted shade
- Box and Scalloped Valances
- 3-inch Trim
- Contrasting Underside Canopy Fabrics
- Double Wind Vents
- Extended Poles
Cabana & Canopy Features
Choose the coverage you need, from solid canopies for full shade to vented designs that improve airflow and reduce wind stress. Available in 8', 10', and 12' square sizes with optional sheer rods and a wide range of fabric choices.
Square Cabana with no Vent
Square Cabana with Vent
Square Cabana with Vent & Sheers
- Box and Scalloped Valances
- 3-inch Trim
- Contrasting Underside Canopy Fabrics
- Double Wind Vents
- Extended Poles
Finishes & Fabrics
Choose from hundreds of outdoor fabrics, from bold solids to subtle textures, and coordinate with any Tropitone finish.
Availability varies by shade style and model.
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Premium powder-coat finish options to coordinate across Tropitone collections.
300+
Fabric options in a wide range of bold solids, textures, and patterns to fit any shade style.
Durability & Performance
Basta Sole is engineered for commercial-grade strength and dependable performance across residential and commercial spaces alike.
Premium Frame Strength
Marine-grade aluminum delivers long-lasting strength.
Powder-coat finishes resist rust, moisture, and coastal exposure.
Commercial-weight bases add support and stability in high-traffic or windy areas
UV-Protected Fabrics
Solution-dyed fabrics with UV-resistant pigments maintain color season after season
Designed to resist fading, discoloration, mold, and mildew in outdoor environments
Ideal for high-sun applications, ensuring long-lasting visual consistency
Commercial-Grade Tested
Wind-Rated Stability
Impact-Resistant Build
Commercial-Weight Stability
Umbrella Lift Mechanisms
Select the perfect lifting system for your umbrella size and usage requirements.
Not all options are available for all models
Manual Lift
A cost-effective and reliably operative option that requires no maintenance.
Pulley Lift
A smooth opening, easy to control option that’s ideal for medium to large sized umbrellas.
Double Pulley Lift
A heavy-duty, commercial grade option for extra lifting power needed for heavier canopies.
Crank Lift
All-weather performance, effortless and precise control for a completely smooth lift.
Auto-tilt Crank
Premium shade control due to its adjustable tilt offering maximum flexibility and convenience.
Shade That Complements
Seamlessly coordinate your shade with any Tropitone furniture collection for a cohesive outdoor living experience.
