Fabric banners are printed by dye-sublimation for rich colour that does not crack when folded. Boldmedia Print Zimbabwe prints fabric banners for events, churches, shops and exhibitions. Hems, pockets and eyelets are finished to suit your fixing.
Fabric banners are printed on woven or knitted polyester textile rather than PVC, giving a matt, premium finish with no glare under lights. They are used indoors for events, retail and offices, and outdoors where a lighter, more breathable banner is useful, and they can be hemmed, fitted with eyelets, pole pockets or silicone edging for tension frames.
A good fabric banner has rich, even colour, neat finished edges and a fabric weight matched to the use. Compared with PVC banners, fabric folds for transport and storage with fewer creases, photographs better and looks more upmarket, while PVC remains the tougher, lower-cost choice for long outdoor use in harsh weather.
Where it works well
- Stage and conference backdrops
- In-store promotional banners
- Hanging banners in atriums and showrooms
- Tension frame and lightbox fabric inserts
- Event and wedding branding
- Office wall and reception banners
Materials and finishes
- Lightweight polyester flag fabric
- Heavier woven display textile
- Blockout fabric for opaque, double-sided use
- Backlit fabric for lightbox frames
- Silicone edge gaskets for tension frames
Lighting options
- Backlit fabric in an LED lightbox frame
- Front-lit under spot or track lighting
What affects the price
- Banner size
- Fabric type and weight
- Single-sided or double-sided printing
- Finishing: hems, eyelets, pole pockets or silicone edge
- Frame or hanging hardware
- Quantity and installation
Supplying measurements
Give the finished width and height, and tell us how it will be hung: eyelets, pole pockets, ties or a frame. If it goes into an existing frame, measure the frame's inside channel accurately.
Artwork requirements
Supply print-ready PDF artwork at full or scaled size with fonts outlined, in CMYK, with bleed added. Large photos should be high enough resolution for the viewing distance; we check files before printing.
Survey and installation
Most fabric banners are hung by the client using the chosen finishing. Installation can be arranged for high-level hanging banners or frame systems where required.
Maintenance
Most printed polyester can be gently hand-washed or spot-cleaned and should be dried flat. Store rolled or loosely folded in a dry place to avoid mould and sharp creases.
Frequently asked questions
Will a fabric banner crease?
Some folding marks may show at first; most drop out once hung or can be removed with a cool iron on the reverse.
Can fabric banners go outside?
Yes, for shorter-term use. For long outdoor exposure, PVC or mesh is usually more durable.
Can I reuse the frame with new graphics?
Yes. Tension frames are designed for swapping fabric inserts.