- Stationery & Print
Custom Banners, From People Who Print Them Big
A banner has one job: deliver a message to people who are moving — past a storefront, across a gym, down a trade-show aisle. Get the material and finishing right and it hangs flat, reads clearly, and survives more than one use; get it wrong and it sags, tears at the corners, or turns into a sail the first windy afternoon.
Material for the setting
Standard vinyl (13 oz) is the everyday workhorse — durable, weatherproof, and cheap, ideal for most indoor and outdoor signs. Mesh vinyl is perforated so wind blows through it, which is essential for large outdoor banners and building wraps that would otherwise catch air like a sail. Fabric and polyester banners read more premium and photograph beautifully for indoor stage backdrops and step-and-repeats, without vinyl’s glare.
Finishing decides survival
The edges are what fail first. Hemmed (folded and welded) edges resist tearing far better than raw cuts. Grommets — the metal rings punched along the edge — are how you hang and tension the banner; more grommets means less sag on a long span. For outdoor use, pole pockets or wind slits help it ride out gusts.
Banners pair with feather flags and stickers in a storefront or event kit, and suit restaurants and grand openings. Related styles include retractable banners; for definitions see the banner glossary.
$3.00–$10.00 per piece · MOQ 1
Typical bulk customer pricing incl. basic decoration; varies by product, decoration, and quantity. Request a live quote.
Frequently asked
How much do custom banners cost?
Custom vinyl banners are typically priced by the square foot, often $2–$5 per square foot, so a standard 3x6 banner runs roughly $40–$90. Mesh, fabric, and premium finishing cost more. Prices drop with size efficiency and quantity. Reusable banners make repeat events inexpensive after the first order.
What's the difference between vinyl and mesh banners?
Standard vinyl is solid and weatherproof, ideal for most signs. Mesh vinyl is perforated so wind passes through, which prevents large outdoor banners from catching air like a sail and tearing or pulling down their mounts. Use solid vinyl for most banners; mesh for large, exposed outdoor installations.
What are grommets on a banner?
Grommets are the reinforced metal rings punched along a banner's edges, used to hang and tension it with rope, zip ties, or hooks. More grommets means less sagging across a long span. Combined with hemmed edges, they keep a banner flat and prevent tearing at the attachment points, especially outdoors.