Shade cloth

[Rane84]

First of all, a brief introduction. I have only just recently discovered orchids and am thinking about starting with something easier to care for like Paphiopedilums. I'm wanting to grow outside to beautify my yard, but want to make sure my orchids are well protected against the heat of the Texas summer. This summer hasn't been patrticularly bad due to the rain, but last summer was killer, and unless we fix decades of global warming, I anticipate the next few years will be worse.

I was Googling fabrics and found a company that has a reflective cloth that claims to block 95% of the heat. This product sounds like it would be super for use instead of shade cloth for heat retention or reflection which is what I would be interested in. The site shows many uses like tents and tarps.

I'm almost skeptical because it sounds too good to be true. Have any of you ever used something like this? What would you recommend? I would appreciate your suggestions.

The website is: Temptrol™ light weight, flexible radiant reflecting insulating fabric.