Banners

Vinyl, mesh and fabric banners: materials, sizes, finishing, design and hanging.

A banner is the cheapest large-format sign you can buy, and the easiest one to get wrong. Start with the material (vinyl weight, mesh or fabric), pick a size that fits the spot and the reading distance, then choose finishing that matches how you will hang it. The guides below go in that order.

BannersHow to clean, store and reuse a bannerRoll it, don't fold it; dry it before you store it; skip the solvents. A simple routine that keeps vinyl and fabric banners looking new for the next event.BannersGrommets, hems and pole pockets: banner finishing explainedHow far apart grommets should be, why hems matter, what pocket size fits your pole, and which finishing to order for fences, walls, stands and frames.BannersBanner sizes: the common dimensions and how to pick yoursFrom 2 x 4 ft party banners to 4 x 10 ft storefront signs, here is what each common size is good for, how far away it can be read and how to measure your space.BannersFabric vs vinyl banners: which is better for your event?Dye-sublimated fabric looks premium, folds without creasing and photographs beautifully; vinyl is waterproof, cheaper and tougher outdoors. How to choose.BannersHow to hang an outdoor banner so it stays tight and lastsStep-by-step methods for fences, brick and siding, posts, railings and between trees, plus the hardware to buy and the wind mistakes that tear banners loose.BannersMesh vs vinyl banners: which one belongs on your fence?Mesh banners let wind through and survive exposed sites; solid vinyl looks richer and works double-sided. Here is how to decide, and how to hang each so it lasts.BannersVinyl banner buying guide: choose the right material the first timeWhat 13 oz, 15 oz and 18 oz really mean, when to pay for mesh or blockout, and the quote details that separate a banner that lasts from one that tears.