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Wind Load Ratings for Flags and Street Pole Banners

Pole Banner Prints
May 18th, 2023
Banners

In this article, you will learn how to choose the flag banner sizes for different types of poles, how to install banners and flags on lamp poles, as well as the wind load ratings for light pole banners.

Question: How do you choose the right size flag for different pole heights?

If you are speaking of national or state flags, there is a specific formula for each flag pole.

Wind Speed

First, wind speed is the the first consideration. Regionally, the West Coast of the US is considered the lowest wind area,

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Choosing the Right Fabric for Your Dye Sublimated Cloth Banner

Custom Cloth Banner Printing
May 17th, 2023
Banners

There are various kinds of cloth or fabric substrates that are suitable for dye sublimation banner printing. In choosing the right one according to your needs, there are certain factors to consider.

Question:  There are a lot of fabric choices when selecting a banner fabric. What factors should I consider?

This is a very good question, and one which we have some very valuable experience in. First off, let me congratulate you for your intelligent choice in selecting fabric banners. For the price, which is about what vinyl banners cost per square foot in the 90’s,

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What You Need to Know When Designing an Outdoor Sign

Outdoor display signage
May 17th, 2023
Signs

Certainly, there are factors to consider when it comes to purchasing an outdoor signage.

Question:  Are there any special considerations when designing an Outdoor Display?

Absolutely yes. This is a pretty broad question in the way it’s stated, but let me give you some pointers on a couple different displays that would be used out-of-doors.

Signs, large signs, main I.D. signs for businesses, billboards would be one broad category. So what considerations would we give when giving you advice on these types of signs?

Durability of the Material

First, durability is a concern,

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Why Fabric Banners Look Better on Banner Stands than Vinyl

Pull Up Banners
May 17th, 2023
Banners

Using fabric instead of vinyl on banner stands. And, how to remove wrinkles from cloth banners.

Question: Why are fabric graphics, rather than vinyl graphics, used for most premium banner stands?

Generally speaking, fabric is lighter and lays better than vinyl, or PVC banners. Hence, it rolls better inside a pop up banner stand or roll up banner stand and it doesn’t tend to get permanent wrinkles like vinyl will.

Fabric is the Best Option

There are other materials available for roll up banners as well that are decent quality such as polyethylene and plasticized papers,

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Banner Making Materials, Plus Dye Sublimation Vs. Screen Printing

Banner printing
May 17th, 2023
Banners

You’ll see what materials are used to make printed banner displays, as well as the printing method used to press the graphics on. Plus, screen printing polyvinyl and fabric items versus dye Sublimation printing cloth fabric banners.

Question: What types of materials are banners made of?

This is a good question and is quite simple on the surface, although there are many variations within each category.

The two main categories of banner materials: vinyl (PVC) and fabric or cloth banners. That’s the easy answer.

However, it is helpful to know the variations within each category,

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