Vinyl signs and banners are found in just about every part of any town around the world. The banners are used by businesses, government agencies, sports teams and many other establishments for advertising purposes. Their appeal is essentially due to their versatile nature; they can be customized for indoor and outdoor use.

Before vinyl banners make it all the way to their final application, it’s worth noting that they have to follow a specific and intricate manufacturing process. Read on below to find out more about how vinyl banners are made.

Materials Used

Vinyl banners are made using a combination of materials to create an appealing product that can hold up well to the prevailing elements while achieving their primary purpose. These banners are primarily made out of two main materials, a mesh made out of polyester referred to as a scrim and vinyl.

The polyester mesh is meant to provide added strength for the banner. It’s worth mentioning that a higher fibre density translates to an increase in the durability of the banner, in most cases. In addition to added strength, a higher fibre density in the mesh results in a smoother finish on the banner.

The vinyl used in making these banners is usually in liquid form. A plasticizer is also added to the mix to make the final result reasonably flexible. There are two main types of plasticizers used in making vinyl banners namely monomeric and polymeric variants. Monomeric plasticizers tend to disintegrate faster and are therefore used in making banners that have a relatively shorter life cycle.

Polymeric plasticizers, on the other hand, are known to last longer even with exposure to the elements, retaining the flexibility of the banner material or longer. Banners made using this type of plasticizer tend to command a higher price tag as compared to their monomeric counterparts.

Vinyl banners can be made from the aforementioned materials in two ways. One is through dipping or coating the polyester mesh with a heated vinyl mix. The other is through lamination of the mesh using two sheets of vinyl on either side.

It’s worth mentioning that the lamination method results in a cheaper banner as compared to the dipping or coating method. The latter, however, is deemed to produce a higher quality banner.

The next step in making vinyl banners is printing. These banners can be printed in a variety of ways including large format inkjet printing, screen printing, painting and vinyl lettering.

Pockets and grommets can then be added to the banners structure to facilitate hanging as necessary.

Lamin-8 offers vinyl banner printing services in Toronto, including banner stands, retractable banners, and vinyl banners such as billboards, table banners, trade show banners, and more.

 

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