The Anatomy of Vinyl Banners

THE ANATOMY OF VINYL BANNERS OPrintastic Brought to you by: JETPRINT M2015 VINYL BANNERS 101 2. 3. Banners are printed with your own artwork for business or Most banners are now digitally printed on large format inkjet printers, which are capable of printing a full color outdoor billboard on a single piece of material. Vinyl banners are a form of advertising. personal use. VINYL BANNER MATERIALS 1 MOST COMMON MATERIAL: Heavy weight vinyl technically known as PVC. 2 RECOMMENDED MATERIALS: High density 13oz High density 16oz Mesh " Recommended for outdoor usage. 1 Durable 1 Great for outdoor usage. 1 Economic - Stronger quality. " Used for really large banners that cover a whole building. 1 More durable. 1 The special mesh material allows the wind and sound to pass by. 3 WEIGHTS OF BANNER SUBSTRATES: Range from 9 ounces to 22 ounces per square yard. 2 1 Great for concerts and really windy places. May be double- or single-sided. 4 GROMMETS: Nickel holes that enable the banner to be hung on: Fence posts Walls Side of buildings FACT: In windy conditions, if Grommets are not fastened into the hem of a vinyl banner, these grommet holes will easily tear out of the banner. b BANNER HEM TAPES: 1 Usually used to prevent delamination and lifting of vinyl hems. 1 Also used as a decorative trim. 1 Quality vinyl banners will also use an outside hem to ensure that grommets are secured properly. 6 MATTE VINYL VS. GLOSS VINYL Matte: Gloss: 1 Looks better. 1 Allows the message to be shown clearly from afar, and with different types of lighting. 1 Reflects sunlight preventing message to come through correctly. FACT: Shiny is not better when it comes to vinyl banners! ROLLER UP VINYL BANNER TYPES There are several types of vinyl banners and their useful time ranges from 3 to 5 years. DIGITALLY PRINTED BANNERS USUALLY PRINTED WITH: 1 Aqueous (water based) 1 Eco-solvent INKS24 INKS25 INKS26 INKS27 1 Solvent based 1 UV-curable inkjet LARGE FORMAT INKJET PRINTERS USUALLY FROM: JETPRINT MN2015 hp efi I HP 1 EFi Vutek I Mimaki MimakI SRoland 1 Roland HוסMUT I Mutoh 1 Other Chinese or Korean manufacturer. VERY LARGE BANNERS MAY BE PRODUCED USING: a Grand format inkjet printers of >2.5m width ETPRINT MN205 b Computer-controlled airbrush devices, which print the ink directly onto the banner material. Some of the fastest wide and grand format FACT 280m² PER HOUR inkjet printers are capable of printing up to 3,000 square feet (280 m2) per hour. 2 VINYL LETTERED BANNERS Are produced by applying individual elements cut from self-adhesive vinyl by a computer-driven vinyl cutter. =DA SCREEN-PRINTED BANNERS ARE PRODUCED SCREEN-PRINTING USING SCREEN-PRINTING: MAY BE DONE ON: Different colors are laid down one at a 1 Hand benches time using screens comprising an imaged stencil through which the screen printing ink passes. 1 Single or dual color machines. - High-performance multi-color screen presses. FACT 1,000 m² PER HOUR These presses can print at about 1,000 m2 per hour plus. VINYL BANNER SIZES Sizes range from a small 2x2 up to a giant 5x50 foot! Smallest size most printers carry. 2' 3 4 Can be as long as 12 feet in width for even an outdoor sign hung across a pathway or small road! Their thin height makes them more apt to not tear in wind and, therefore do not require windslits. Perfect for displaying banner ads: 1 Under tables FOOT BANNERS "Used as a textual border on store windows. High enough for graphical displays and text only banners. Most popular size. Preferred choice among business owners who are looking for an effective banner to attract attention to: 1 Product promotions 1 Announcements Business specials FOOT BANNERS Largest banners in terms of height most printers offer. Great for outdoor displays. Great choice for ensuring that your printed message gets the attention you need whether its: - Mounted on an exterior building wall. - Hung over the road. - Hung on a fence. FOOT BANNERS 4x4 4x6 4x8 4x10 4x12 3' Зx4 3x6 3x8 3x10 3х12 2' 2x4 2x6 2x8 2x10 2x12 4' 6' 8' 10' 12' VINYL BANNER APPLICATIONS Vinyl Banners are best suited for outdoor use but can also be used indoors. THE MOST OFTEN USED APPLICATIONS FOR VINYL BANNERS ARE: O 2X1 Up 01/08/2015 Florida Company logo promotion. Special promotions. Events Teams Schools VINYL BANNERS CAN BE SEEN ANYWHERE DUE TO ITS VERY FLEXIBLE AND PORTABLE MATERIAL. Most commonly seen as: Billboards Table banners NEW CAR 2016 WELCOME O Trade show banners Building banners Street banners Stadium Festival banners flags SOURCES: https://www.printastic.com/vinyl-banners/ https://www.printastic.com/vinyl-banners/sizes/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vinyl_banners http://sdgmag.com/features/anatomy-vinyl-banner Brought to you by: O Printastic I MN_IG_The_Anatomy_of_Viny CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW|| BLACK