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Heavyweight and Durable Banners Heavyweight and durable our 450gsm express banners are printed using high-quality latex print technology. This print process allows us to quickly make high-quality durable banners which will stand up to the elements. Banner Finishing Crucial to the quality and longevity of any banner are the methods used to finish it. Traditionally, banners were always stitched. Whilst we still offer stitching (always on fabric materials), we more commonly use specialist high-bond double-sided tape on our Express Banners. This gives a much stronger, more predictable and more aesthetically pleasing finish than stitching. Express Banner Sizes We print Express Banners on roll widths up to 1370mm. Larger banners are printed even more cost-effectively on our Grand Format machines which use roll widths up to 5m. Express Banner SpecificationsTough 450gsm PVC Banner B1 Flame Retardant, Certificate available Fadeproof and scratch resistant Ideal indoors or outdoorsAlternative Banner Products Express Banners are of course ideal as an inexpensive advertising medium, producing high-quality print that lasts and at a low price. Here are some alternatives for you to consider… Event Banner This is an even cheaper version of our Premium Banner which is essentially produced on a slightly lower quality material – ideal for one-off or short-term events! Sizes are limited to 2.5m in one dimension. Double-Sided Blockout Banner This banner material is designed for double-sided prints (think banners on lamp posts) or where an extremely tough banner is required. 650gsm rather than 500gsm, this material also benefits from a blockout liner which prevents light show-through. Mesh Banner Larger and more exposed banners will act as a giant sail when the wind hits. This can rip the banner from its fixings or cause damage to the structure it is fitted to. Mesh PVC and Fabric materials benefit from thousands of tiny holes which allow some wind to pass through, thus reducing wind loading. Fabric Banners We offer a wide range of polyester and cotton based fabrics suitable for internal and external banners. Fabrics benefit from looking better, being much lighter (from 115gsm) and from being more environmentally-friendly. Fabrics are printed using our dye-sublimation process which produces stunning rich hues and vibrant eye-popping colours.Banner Design Tips Get your banner size right You can design your banner at actual size or to scale, depending on the software you use. Ensure that your final print file will scale up in proportion to the size of banner you have ordered. Allow for Eyelets and/or Pole Pockets in your design Ensure that no critical information is within 100mm of the edge of your banner design, this allows room for eyelets, hems and other finishing options. Background images and graphics are fine, just be wary of text, numbers and logos. Your artwork should be set to CMYK Set your artwork to CMYK, as this matches the print process. If your artwork is in RGB mode, the colours may not come out as expected. Colour Matching Colour matching to Pantone references is possible, but may take longer and will incur an extra charge. Files including pantone colours will be converted to CMYK unless you specify a colour match in your order. Design Principles Banners are first and foremost an advertising medium. Information displayed should be clear to read – consider how far away your target audience will be. If your banner is intended to be viewed from a distance then the contrast should be high and typefaces need to be legible. If you try to cram too much information onto a banner then the text may end up too small to read!PVC Banner Fitting Methods Banner Tension Frame Traditionally used for flexface or illuminated backlit banners, there are now many low-profile banner tension frame systems on the market. Some allow the fast changeover of banners for seasonal promotions. These frames tension the banner like a drumskin, giving a solid sign effect. Check your tension frame specifications prior to ordering your banner - some require just additional material around the banner, some require specific pole pockets, some require a solid rubber edging welded in. Wall Screws Typically long length screws can be used, with large penny washers over the eyelets to protect the banner. It is vital to achieve the proper tension on banners fitted by this method - too loose and the wind will cause the banner to flap and affect hems and eyelets. Bungee Ties Once fixing points have been completed on the wall - typically large eye or hook bolts - bungee clips or ties can be used to attach to the banner eyelets. This method tensions the banner as well as allowing some 'give' when the wind hits, thus protecting hems and eyelets. Wire Frame & Bungee A steel wire frame can be run through eye bolts approximately 300mm outside the banner. Once the wire is tensioned, the banner can be fitted using a zig-zag of bungee cord. This gives the effect of a trampoline on its side, tensions the banner and allows some 'give' for high winds. Portable Banner Display Solutions We stock a variety of portable, easy-to-use, outdoor banner display solutions. These are ideal for outdoor events or special forecourt promotions.