Vinyl Banner Finishing Options
Finishing a banner refers to how the vinyl material is completed after the copy is on the banner. The most common finishing for a banner is hems and grommets. However, there are many different ways to have your sign banner finished.
When you have you vinyl sign banner finished with hems and grommets you have a few different options. You can have no hem, a sewn hem, or a banner taped hem. No hem should be used only for very temporary banners because the grommets can very easily tear out of the vinyl. A double stitched sewn hem is the best option for outdoor vinyl banners. A banner taped hem is best for indoor banners and banners with a full bleed copy because with no thread coming through the hem the banner has a cleaner finished look.
Another option is to have pole pockets sewn on the banner. A pole pocket allows a rod to be inserted into each end of the banner. This allows the banner to hang better and more taunt. It also help to take the stress off of the grommets. Uses for a pole pocket could be a banner that is carried in a parade or banners that are installed on boulevard brackets along a roadway.
A third option is to have a flat nylon webbing sewn into the hem of the banner. Then in the four corners of the sign you have the nylon webbing looped through a stainless steel d-ring. Using this method add strength to the sign banner which allows you to display by pulling the four corners tight without the weight being on the grommets. Many cities require webbing and d-rings for vinyl sign banners that are going to be displayed over roadways. It is also a good option for double sided sign banners that are going to be displayed between two poles.
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