Banner Printing and Production
Short answer
Banners are printed on a suitable wide-format banner material. Edge finishing, eyelets or other fixings must suit the site and supporting structure. For an outdoor order, provide finished dimensions, a site photograph, the intended use period and information about wind exposure; artwork is reviewed at its final size and viewing distance.
Before ordering, distinguish the finished banner dimensions, the area visible after mounting and any extra material needed for edge finishing. This keeps text away from fixings and folds. Assess image quality at the final scale. Price and finishing depend on material, printing, mounting and site access as well as size.
Key facts
- Material
- PVC banner fabric
- Mounting
- Eyelets or agreed fixing system
- Edge
- Selected for the mounting system
- Resolution
- Follows viewing distance
- Outdoor banners
- Material and fixings selected for the site
- Artwork
- Vector or scaled
- Safe area
- Defined by finishing and fixings
- Quote
- Specify dimensions, material, quantity and the required mounting or edge finishing.
Check image resolution at the final size
Banner image resolution depends on the final dimensions and viewing distance. A value used for small print should not automatically be applied to a large banner. Send original photographs and vector logos so detail and lettering can be reviewed at the actual size.
- State the finished dimensions and artwork scale
- Send original photographs and vector logos
- Review detail at the intended viewing distance
- Agree export settings during artwork review
Eyelets and the safe area
Eyelet quantity and spacing depend on dimensions, material, edge reinforcement and mounting conditions. Keep text and logos inside the agreed safe area. Specify finished dimensions separately from any extra material needed for finishing, especially for a banner that fits a frame; hemming should not result in an unplanned reduction of the finished size.
- Agree the finished dimensions and visible area
- Choose fixing positions for the supporting structure
- Distinguish finishing allowance from the text safe area
- Send frame dimensions and a site photograph before artwork approval
Outdoor banners: wind and weather
Assess the outdoor banner material, edges, fixings and supporting structure together. Cutting wind slits is not a substitute for suitable mounting and can introduce tear points. Mesh may be considered for the specific site, but it also requires appropriate fixings. Check the selected material and print system against rain, sun, wind exposure and the intended period of use.
Information for preparing banner artwork
| Detail | What to provide | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Final dimensions | Width and height in real units | Plan file scale and finishing |
| Viewing distance | Approximate distance and a site photograph | Assess lettering, details and image quality |
| Fixing method | Eyelets, frame or other mounting system | Allow margins and safe areas |
| Source artwork | Vector logos and original images | Check quality at the actual output size |
How It Works
- 1
Define size and placement
We establish where the banner will hang and from what distance it will be seen — that determines size, material and resolution.
- 2
Prepare artwork
Artwork is prepared at the agreed final or scaled dimensions, with finishing allowances and safe areas for text clearly specified.
- 3
Wide-format printing
Printing runs on banner fabric on a wide-format printer.
- 4
Edge finishing
Edges and fixings follow the agreed mounting plan; hems and eyelets are used where the project requires them.
- 5
Handover or installation
The banner is packed in a way suitable for its material; transport requirements and installation are agreed in advance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size banner can I have?
What format should the artwork be?
Are eyelets mandatory?
Will a banner survive rain?
What do wind slits do?
How large should the text be?
Do you install banners too?
How do mounting dimensions differ from artwork dimensions?
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