In our studio, every day is a banner day! The familiar term "banner
day" refers to a day being noteworthy or of hanging a banner of announcement,
usually of good news.*
This is Part 3 of 3 on substrates: Context is Everything
We print banners for a range of settings including trade
shows, to direct school traffic,
announce auto sales, tout a blue-ribbon award, herald a Bronco’s win, for
concerts and fairs, to hang in bars and on light poles and sign posts, and to publicly thank sponsors or participants. Again, it’s all
about context. Do you want to hang a banner outdoors that will weather the
elements for a year or even longer? Is there a one-time conference that commands
custom pieces? We’ve got your solution!
The wide range of substrate options for banners includes:
Scrim: Commonly used for outdoor signage since it is scratch- and water-resistant but can be penetrated for grommets for
easy hanging. Scrim banners are made of vinyl and reinforced with polyester
cording. The design is what gives it strength and durability. Its smooth, flat
finish makes this surface ideal for large-format inkjet printing.
SoFlat®:
Described
as scrim-less since this PVC substrate doesn’t have a scrim/base fabric. It is
a non-curl substrate with a smooth,
flat finish. It is typically used indoors because it is not scratch- or water-resistant.
Commonly used for trade show, event and conference displays, it rolls up well. You
see it use for many retractable banners.
Mesh:
Designed to let air blow through instead of flapping in the wind or tearing, this synthetic
substrate can also be hemmed for a clean look and pierced to hold grommets. You
see these on construction fences and at parks touting sporting and other
events.
Canvas: With a texture similar to a painting canvas, this substrates has a softer feel and is “natural” on the non-print side and painted white on the print side. While not as glossy as some other options, canvas is a common choice for setting that demand a more classic look; your bank or inside hotels.
Heavy Duty:
Ideal for fluttering flags that will go
with the wind instead of fighting it, this vinyl substrate has high tear resistance due to the
multi-layer design. Typically hemmed and with grommets, it is also ideal for prints
that will be inserted into re-usable frames to announce the current sale or holiday
specials.
Smooth: Designed for indoor use, smooth banners are
defined by their levelness that allows for pressure consistency in printing.
That leads to crisp images—even when
viewed very close up. Available in a matte finish and can be printed on
both sides.
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| SpeedPro Denver designed, printed and installed this special recognition banner and building wrap at St. Mary's Academy in Littleton |
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| SpeedPro Denver printed 400 banners for Coors! |
We hope you have enjoyed our substrates series
Topic suggestions are always welcome!
303.426.4199
denver@speedprodenver.com
www.speedprodenver.net
*source:
answers.com
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