Double-sided banners are printed on blockout material so each side shows a clean image. Boldmedia Print Zimbabwe prints double-sided banners for street poles, walkways and venues. Both sides can carry different messages.
Double-sided banners carry graphics on both faces so they can be read from either direction. They are used where people approach from two sides: hanging in a mall walkway, across a street pole, from a ceiling in a supermarket aisle, or on a flag-style or freestanding frame.
A good double-sided banner uses blockout material or two bonded layers so neither side shows through, with both prints aligned and the same way up. It differs from simply hanging two banners back to back because it is a single, lighter, neater piece, which makes it easier to suspend and better suited to wind or air-conditioning movement.
Where it works well
- Mall and atrium hanging banners
- Light pole and street banners
- Supermarket aisle and ceiling banners
- Banners for event venues and stadiums
- Showroom displays
- Campus and estate entrance banners
Materials and finishes
- Blockout PVC printed both sides
- Blockout fabric printed both sides
- Two bonded layers for heavier outdoor use
- Top and bottom pole pockets or keder
- Pole banner bracket systems
What affects the price
- Size and quantity
- Blockout single layer versus bonded double layer
- Same or different artwork on each side
- Pole pockets, rods or bracket systems
- Installation at height
- Approvals for public spaces
Supplying measurements
Give the finished size and the hanging method, such as top and bottom rods, pole brackets or wires. For pole banners, tell us the pole diameter and bracket spacing if brackets already exist.
Artwork requirements
Supply each side as a separate print-ready PDF in CMYK with fonts outlined. Tell us whether both sides should show the same design or different messages.
Survey and installation
Ceiling and pole banners are usually installed at height and may need venue permission or municipal approval in public spaces. Installation can be arranged where required and may need a site survey for multi-site or pole projects.
Maintenance
Inspect outdoor pole banners after strong wind for wear at the pockets and brackets. Clean with mild soapy water and store rolled.
Frequently asked questions
Can each side have a different message?
Yes. Many clients use one side for a brand message and the other for a promotion.
Do you supply pole banner brackets?
Brackets can be supplied with the banners; installation on public poles may need permission.
Will the print on one side show through?
Not with blockout material or bonded layers, which is why we use them for double-sided work.