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Printed Banners
We’ve produced printed banners for various events including advertising, street campaigns, fund-raising
events, sporting events, birthdays and parties! Having nearly 10 years of printing and signage experience, Greenside have dealt with various enquiries for banners and with in-house printing as well as working with the best suppliers in the UK, we are certain that we can find a solution for you at a competitive price.
Some of the sections below cover some of the frequently asked questions (FAQs) and options
available for your business or upcoming event.
Why is a banner a good choice?
Banners are a great temporary or periodic-use solution such as an event or exhibitions. Printed banners can be rolled up and conveniently fit inside cars (when a large van isn’t available).
Putting a new banner up can draw new customer attention to a sales event or new promotion that you might be hosting.
What we like most about banners is that they can be taken down, rolled up and stored for later use. Often, we find that potential local customers that regularly pass an area become desensitized to some forms of advertising or messages that you might be trying to promote – so taking signage down occasionally and then putting it up again a couple of weeks later can draw more attention.
What is the lifespan of a printed banner?
As with most products nowadays – there are various material grades available on the market. A good general use banner would be around 440gsm PVC and should last a year or more (depending on use, outdoor conditions or UV exposure).
What are banners made of?
Most banners are made from PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). PVC is the world’s third-most widely produced synthetic polymer of plastic (after polyethylene and polypropylene). [Source 1]
Printed banners can also have eyelets made from various metals with a brass or nickel-plated finish which need to be removed separated before the recycling process can start.
At Greenside – we are also trying to do our part in reducing plastic waste, so we also offer PVC-Free printed banners and PVC free eyelets – making your banner a more environmentally friendly product.
What size should your printed banner be?
If you are unsure where to start with sizing – banners are usually landscape orientated and 3m x 1m (WxH) is a good starting scale for a banner. Although banners can be made to nearly any size – we find this is a great start. If you need a banner around 1.5m wide, we can scale the height down to 750mm (0.75m) high.
If you have a space in mind that you need to fill, (i.e. wall, fence or banner frame) – let us know and we can work out sizing for you.
Banners can be made to nearly any height or width but bear in mind that the banner can become very heavy and may require welds or joins if larger than standard roll sizes.
What banner material should I use?
Some considerations include size, location or if the banners are double sided.
What size printed banners do you need?
The size of the banner may affect the type (or grade) of material required. As an example, if a banner is required for scaffolding, we may recommend using a mesh banner material – which allows wind to pass through the material.
You want your message to be easily visible and this may also affect the size.
Where are the printed banners going?
If it being installed of fences, railings or the high street – you may need different grades or even double-sided options.
What is it being fixed to?
Is the banner being fixed to a wall, or an existing banner frame? Installing banners to railings may have less restrictions than fitting to scaffolding.
How long will it be up for?
This is important to know the grade of the material you may require.
What types of banner materials are available?
Below are some material options that are available – if you are unsure of the type of banner you need, please get in touch. If you are looking for roller banners, roll up banners or pull up banners – please check Roller Banners:
- General Banner – we offer around a 440gsm banner as standard. This type of banner is good
for the below:- General outdoor banners
- Event banners
- Fete Banners
- Sporting Event banners
- Birthday party banners
- Door banners
- Mesh Banner – this banner has small holes perforating the material to allow air and wind to
pass through easier.- Heras fencing banners
- Scaffolding Banners
- Building banners
- Premium Banner – a higher quality grade of material.
- Frequent use banner
- Banner frames or tension-frame
- Double Sided Banners – allows your message to be seen from two sides. The block out prevents prints showing through.
- High street banners
- Exhibition banners
- Lamp post banners
- PVC Free Banners – for a more environmentally friendly product.
- Eco-friendly banners
- General use banners
What finishes are available?
- No finish or cut to size.
- Hems Only
- Hems & Eyelet
- Pole Pockets (Generally used for scaffolding poles etc.)
Hemmed and eyeletted banners provide more strength and prevent tearing. Eyelets make hanging the banner easier too.
At Greenside – we hem using an industry-standard hemming adhesive tape. If you require traditional hemming, please ask.
Ideas & uses for banners:
Printed banners can be used for various events including advertising, street campaign/event banners, corporate events, sporting event banners, birthday banners, party banners, etc.
Please note – high street banners may require local council permission. Scaffolding banners may also require additional calculations in scaffolding wind loads too. Greenside can provide specifications on materials and banners produced by Greenside; however we do not seek permission.
Alternatives
If you are looking for alternative products, perhaps consider some of the products below:
Get in touch
We can print and supply printed banners in Hampshire and throughout the UK. Get in touch to discuss!
Sources:
[Source 1] – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyvinyl_chloride