If you’re using vinyl banners for outdoor signage this Fall, here are a few tips for both storing and hanging them so they are secure and stable even in windy or stormy weather.
First, start with the banner construction process. Take into consideration the banner’s purpose, use and location. Details like location will influence the material selection. For example, indoor banners use light-weight scrim materials, but outdoor banners that may be subjected to the elements require a heavier, more durable material. Web mesh can be added to the banner for additional strength. Next, your signage professional will recommend ways to hang the banner and design it according to your needs. Banners can be secured in a variety of ways, but many of the methods require a manufacturing process. One way to secure vinyl banner is by using ropes sewn into the material for weight and support. Or, if the banner will be hung on poles, it can be manufactured with pole pockets.
All banners should have hemmed, or finished, sides on all four sides. This not only gives the banner a more professional appearance, it gives it some reinforcement and weight around the edges to protect it from damage. Corners can be further reinforced and grommets can be incorporated into the edges. Your signage professional will also provide recommendations for grommet placement around the banner. The more grommets, the less stress placed on the corners of the banner. Strategic grommet placement results in a flat, fully stretched banner that lasts longer.
Finally, ask for storage recommendations for your banner and follow them carefully for maximum banner life. In general, never fold vinyl banners. You’ll get creases and fold marks that are difficult to remove –no, they won’t just “hang out.” When rolling banners, roll the printed side inward to protect it, but be sure it doesn’t stick to itself. Store the banner in a cylindrical tube in a temperature-controlled environment.
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