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Signboom now offers banner finishing using long term adhesive tapes and grommets. Our banner materials are listed below, followed by finishing options. Additional resources for sewn or welded hems are listed at the end of this page.

To order banners, you will need to sign up for an account with us and log in. The large black Banners button at the top will take you to the banners order form.

(SSB53) 53 inch Standard Banner

Information is conflicting here. It is called 53 inch and has product id SSB in heading, but description says 48 inches with product id SSB48. Information is also not consistent with what is on Roll Stock page for this product. Roll stock says 720 dpi and Banner says 600dpi.

Standard banner is a 13oz semi-gloss finish opaque banner. It is made of vinyl, with a heavy scrim layer, printed at a resolution of 600 dpi using UV-curable inks. Standard banner can be printed in tiles with an overlap, so that oversized banners can be produced. This material is 48 inches wide and the full width can be used for printing. If your banner will be tiled, then 1 inch must be allotted for tile overlaps.

Standard banner has an outdoor durability of up to 2 years and it has good scratch resistance even without lamination.

NOTE: Lamination on SSB48 is available only by request and on large runs. Backlighting as well as contour cutting options are of course not available. This product is also available in 72 inch width (SSB72).

(SSB120) 10 ft Standard Banner

Product code does not match that on Roll Stock page (SB10). Is this correct? Also the resolutions do not match.

Standard banner is a 13oz semi-gloss finish opaque banner. It is made of vinyl, with a heavy scrim layer, printed at a resolution of 600 dpi using UV-curable inks. Standard banner can be printed in tiles with an overlap, so that oversized banners can be produced. This material is 120 inches wide and the full width can be used for printing. If your banner will be tiled, then 1 inch must be allotted for tile overlaps.

Standard banner has an outdoor durability of up to 2 years and it has good scratch resistance even without lamination.

NOTE: Lamination on SSB120 is available only by request and on large runs. Backlighting as well as contour cutting options are of course not available. This product is also available in 53 inch width (SSB53).

(LMB) 72 inch Mesh Banner

This had a note saying "MAX PRINT WIDTH: 79' (without tiling*)". This is an error yes? Should be 72 inches? Should it be called Light Mesh Banner? Also, resolution does not match that given on Roll Stock page.

Mesh banner is a 6oz perforated (partially see-through) scrim banner. It is made of vinyl, printed at a resolution of 600 dpi. It is mainly used where the banner needs to be strong yet light weight, or when a 'different' look than a standard banner is required. Mesh banner can be printed in tiles with an overlap, so that oversized banners can be produced. This material is 72 inches wide and the full width can be used for printing. If your banner will be tiled, then 1' must be allotted for tile overlaps.

Mesh banner has an outdoor durability of up to 2 years, and it has good scratch resistance even without lamination.

(BSB) 50 inch Blockout Banner

Should this be called Blockout Smooth Banner, like on roll stock page? Also, resolution does not match that given on roll stock page.

Blockout banner is a two-sided 14oz semi-matte smooth finish banner. It is made with vinyl, with a light duty 100% blockout scrim layer. One side is printed at a resolution of 720 dpi and the opposite side is available should you wish to apply adhesive vinyl. Blockout banner can be printed in tiles with an overlap, so that oversized banners can be produced. As with any banner, caution should be taken during installation so that no damage occurs to the banner or property.

Blockout banner has an un-laminated expected outdoor durability of up to 1 year, but only has moderate scratch resistance.

Blockout banner is perfect for all indoor banners, as well as shorter term outdoor banners. It also has good 'layflat', so it works great for posters and trade show signage.

CAUTION: Selecting hems for this banner media should be avoided when possible, as the hems tend to wrinkle due to the rigidity of the media's blockout layer.

(ASC) Artist's Stretch Canvas

ASC is an acid-free, textured matte finish canvas designed for long-term, fade resistant fine art or photo reproductions, printed at 720 dpi. ASC can be printed in tiles with an overlap, so that oversized prints can be produced. As with any larger print, caution should be taken with both finishing and the installation so that no damage occurs to the product or property.

This product should be permanently attached to a rigid board or frame with staples or tacks. Using glue or pressure sensitive adhesives is not recommended, as this does not prevent the material from natural environmental shrinkage over time. When the material shrinks, the adhesive may fail, causing edges to curl and possible delamination.

ASC has a high degree of water and fade resistance even without lamination, but it is not intended to be used as a long term outdoor product. Our standard liquid lamination can be selected to add 'sheen' and extra protection to the product, but it is not recommended to overlaminate with pressure sensitive laminates because they do not have complete contact with the surface of the textured canvas.

ASC is intended to be used as a mounted product, but it can certainly be used in specialty poster and banner applications.

NOTE: Backlighting and contour cutting options are of course not available for ASC.

Cut Only

If you select this option, your banner will be cut to your document size without any hems, grommets or other finishing.

NOTE: Banner material may curl at the edges when not hemmed.

Hemmed Only

If you select this option, one inch hems will be sewn into your banner. The banner will be smaller by two inches in each dimension. For example, if the document size is 48 inches tall and 96 inches long, the finished size would be 46 inches tall and 94 inches long.

Grommet Only

If you select this option, your banner will be trimmed to your document size and grommets will be added in the corners and every 24 to 30 inches.

NOTE: Banner material may curl at the edges when not hemmed. Also, grommets without hems may easily tear from the banner if placed under too much tension.

Hemmed and Grommets

Grommets will be added in the corners and every 24 to 30 inches.

Pigtails

If you select this option, rope will be sewn into the hems on the top and bottom, with 10 foot pigtails extending from each corner. The hems at the top and bottom are slightly larger than those on the sides, in order to accommodate the rope. For example, if the document size is 48 inches tall and 96 inches long, the finished size would be 45.5 inches tall and 94 inches long.

Pigtails are the best method for free hanging banners. It is best to attach bungy cords to the pigtails in outdoor applications in order to reduce wind stress on the banner.

2 inch Rod Pockets

If you select this option, 2 inch pockets for rods will be incorporated into the top and bottom of the banner, along the length dimension which you entered when you uploaded the file for the banner. A full 2 inches of extra material is used to make a pocket, in addition to the 1 inch used for hems. For example, if the document size is 96 inches tall and 48 inches long, the finished size would be 90 inches tall and 46 inches long.

2 inch Pole Pockets

If you select this option, 2 inch closed top pockets for poles will be incorporated into the sides of the banner, along the height dimension which you entered when you uploaded the file for the banner. A full 2 inches of extra material is used to make a pocket in addition to the 1 inch used for hems. For example, if the document size is 48 inches tall and 96 inches long, the finished size would be 46 inches tall and 90 inches long.

If you require sewn or welded hems, consider ordering an untrimmed banner from Signboom and having it finished by one of these local companies:

Fabritech Manufacturing Limited
20540 Duncan Way
Langley, B.C.
V3A 7A3
(604) 534-5300

Accord Pacific Enterprises Ltd
5142 Still Creek Avenue
Burnaby, B.C.
V5C 4E4
(604) 293-1863