Banner FinishingThe finishing of your banner will generally be determined by its use. Most banners though will require some form of finishing which will probably consist of them being sewn and possibly eyeletted. Please click on one of the tabs below for more information.
HEMS
The addition of a hem gives the eyelets more material to grip onto making them less likely to be pulled out in strong winds and is the most common type of banner finishing. Hemming will give the corners of your banner 4 layers of material which is very important as most of the strains placed upon the banner is by the 4 corner eyelets! Hems are sewn with a very strong, clear monofilament thread which is virtually invisible.
EYELETS
We fix eyelets approximately every 500mm to ensure an even tension on the banner. We use three types of eyelets: plain brass, used on our standard banners; nickel-plated brass (which prevents tarnishing) for our premium banners and black, white or blue polypropylene eyelets for when you require a fully recyclable banner to be produced*. *Please note that these are only available for use with our recyclable banner material, please specify this when ordering. Useful for when banners need to be hung, widely used on mesh scaffold banners for example, these have 50mm sleeves for the poles sewn into the tops and bottoms and/or sides which helps to spread the wind loading along the entire length of the pocket. No Finishing - If you wish we can supply your banner with clean cut edges and no eyelets, this will save you quite a bit of money and is ideal if the banner is to be secured behind a frame or attached to a wall using penny washers or used internally where the additional strength of a hem is not required. We can of course still eyelet your unhemmed banner.
Wind Slits - We can also cut 'wind slits' into your banner, which is something to seriously consider if it is to be used in an extremely windy location as the vents created will help to take some of the wind loading off the banner.
Rope - We can sew a rope into a sleeve in the top and bottom of your banner, useful for example when you wish to hang your banner across a street*. *Please note that you will require permission from your local council to do this. Cable-Ties - The easiest and most common type of attaching a hemmed & eyeletted banner. We sell clear 4.8mm x 300mm clear cable-ties in packs of 25, 50 or 100, to order click here.
Rope - Essential if you need to suspend your banner between a couple of trees for example. We sell two types, 6mm white polypropylene or 8mm polyester, to order click here.
Bungee - If your banner needs a little 'give' when it is affixed then bungee is the answer. We sell white with fleck 6mm bungee shockcord, to order click here.
Some PVC Banner UsesPVC banners can be used in a variety of ways, both internally and externally. We have a range of display systems that are specifically designed to support printed pvc banners. A few ideas for displaying your banners are listed below, just select one of the tabs for more information.
A very popular way of displaying pvc banners, they are available in a variety of sizes and designs, and are an ideal way for companies to promote their products and services at many outdoor events such as motorsports, marathons, ralleys, fairs, store openings, marketing campaigns, golf tournaments, village & school fetes, country shows, race courses etc. Our banner frames have been carefully selected and are the most popular available. We have a superb range of banner stands that have been designed specifically for external use, all have bases that can be filled with water or sand which makes them able to withstand moderate winds. All are easy to assemble and will accept our full colour printed pvc banners using standard eyelets. For more information please click here. Café Banner Windbreaks are an ideal cost effective way to create an outside eating, drinking or smoking area for your bar, restaurant, café or nightclub. They can also provide a brilliant opportunity to promote your important brands or special offers and prices to your customers, but in a subtle and discreet way. Our café banner barriers are made from top quality stainless steel components. For more information please click here.
Banner MaterialsWe have several banner materials available and it is important that you select the correct type, this can be determined by it use, for example, we would strongly recommend that you choose our quality, M1 fire-rated banner for internal use, as many exhibition venues for example will insist on a fire-rated product for internal use. Please click on one of the tabs below for more information.
Standard Frontlit PVC Banner 440gsm - The most economical choice for short-term outdoor use, ideal for general advertising, sporting events etc.
Premium Frontlit PVC Banner 575gsm FR - A superb heavyweight frontlit banner which also carries an M1 fire-rating making it must for interior exhibition use. Mesh Banner 350gsm - Mesh banner is a lightweight perforated material designed to allow airflow through the banner thus reducing potentially dangerous wind loadings. Used extensively for building wraps, scaffold banners etc. Backlit Banner 600gsm FR - This material is slightly translucent which is ideal for creating backlit displays such as those used in large lightboxes etc. Blockout Banner 700gsm FR - This material will not allow any show through and is especially useful for double-sided banners, such as those used on lamp posts, café windbreaks etc. Lightweight Banner 325gsm FR - Due to its lightness we suggest that this material is only used internally, it is ideal for some of our large internal banner display systems such as the Ultima Pegasus where weight can be a factor. Heavyweight Fabric 290gsm FR - For interior use only. This soft signage material has a matt, non-reflective finish and is a great choice for backdrops at conferences, exhibitions etc. | 
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