Pros and cons of custom fabric banners

When ordering custom banner, one question that comes to everyone’s mind is what material to use. The most common materials being fabric and vinyl, the buyers often get confused about which one will suit their requirement better. Fabric has been used for custom banner printing since centuries and thus offers multiple advantages as well as disadvantages. To help you make an informed decision, we have listed down some of the pros and cons that you can weigh before making a decision.

·         Fabric banners are available in wrinkle free varieties – It’s common for banners to get creases. Be it nylon or vinyl banners, you will have to fold them to be able to transport them and the result of that will be creases. Only fabric banners can be ironed to bring them back to their original shape. You can thus fold fabric banners however you want to and iron them to get the creases out and make them look new again. Fold them again after use to store them in drawers, bags or anywhere else. The negative side here is that you will need to iron the banners before you use them – adding to the work.

·         Fabric banners are lightweight – As compared to vinyl, fabric banners do not carry as much weight. This makes them easy to ship and store. In fact, you can choose from the different weights available with the custom banner manufacturer. The weight you choose should depend upon where you wish to hang these banners at. If you stay in a windy area, this may be a disadvantage as the banner will fly even at the slightest flow of wind.

·         Colors appear bright on fabric banners – Fabric banners and backdrops have been used since so many years for obvious reasons – apart from the ones listed above and because they can sport colors like no other material. Imaging and text printed on fabric banners appears brighter and you can customize the designs as per the requirements. Vinyl banners can print photographs easily while they might not appear that perfectly on the fabric.

·         Fabric banners make your photographs look even more beautiful – Since the fabric banners absorb light rather than reflecting it, photographs of banners and of them being used as backdrops, appear beautiful. This is another reason why fabric banners have always sold like hot cakes. Since they can get dirty easily, they are not recommended for long-term usage outside.

Whatever be your choice, weigh your options before you make a decision and choose a custom banner printing provider that takes care of all your needs. 

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Hanging banners – how to hang them properly

More than hanging banner printing, it’s important to place these banners at the right location and securing them in a way that they don’t lose grip or don’t fall off. Here is a banner hanging guide to help you secure banners properly indoors as well as outdoors so that passers-by see the ads you’ve placed and also get influenced. This will also ensure minimal damage to your banners as they remain at a place for years to come and bring you the benefits they’re meant to. Read on to find out how to hang banners indoors and outdoors.

Hanging the banners in an outdoor location

When hanging your banners outside, you will need to consider the weather elements like rain and wind so that you can decide on the type of banners and also fix a location for them. You obviously want your banners to last long and to ensure that the banners will need to be flexible as wind can hamper hanging banners that are too tight. The installation method you choose will need to have more give else the banner will tear if stretched too much or if too much stress is put on it. The manufacturer providing hanging banner printing services to you should know of this requirement beforehand so that they can provide you with flexible cords to hang these banners. Opt for bungee cord when securing banners so that they remain secure for longer period. Other options available for hanging the banners include:

—   Velcro

—   Zip ties

—   Suction cups

Hanging the banners in an indoor location

Banners that need to be hanged indoors will require screws with wide washers that can cover the grommet holes. You can drill the holes using an electric drill but before you do that, do measure the distance between grommets. You should also use a measuring tape to find out the distance properly so that the banner appears straight and does not bend or fold. A good manufacturer providing hanging banner printing services will usually give grommets and hems on the banners that you order. You can also use bungees to add flexibility to the banners, if required.

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