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Where Can I Find Custom Printing of Cloth Banners?

Custom Fabric Banner Printing

This is how you can purchase a large format custom printed fabric banners.

Question: How and where should I go to purchase a custom printed cloth banner?

It will depend on what type of custom printed fabric banner you’re looking for, as well as the size and quantity.

If you’re looking for a one off, simply enter dye sublimation printed cloth or fabric banner into the search bar on your web browser, and you should find a company or two that you can work with. If you are a re-seller, your search may not be much different,

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Making Appliqué and Dye Sublimation Printed Fabric Banners

4CP Printing of Banners

This is the last part of the 3-part article series about appliqued fabric banners. I have discussed about the history in the first 2 articles, in this last part, I have discussed about making or buying fabric banners for a medieval-style wedding.

Original Question (Don’t worry, I will answer it eventually!): I am planning a medieval themed wedding and would like to know the best way to make or buy cloth fabric banners for our celebration?

I’ll finish up the history on this installment here in part three and answer the original question tomorrow.

In this section,

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Appliqué and Dye Sublimation Printed Fabric Banners Part 2

historical applique cloth banner

This is the second part of the 3-part article series on the history of appliqued banners and how they were used in the ancient times.

Original Question (Don’t worry, I will answer it eventually!): I am planning a medieval themed wedding and would like to know the best way to make or buy cloth fabric banners for our celebration?

Still unpacking the history here in part two –

Use of Appliquéd Cloth in Danhomè History

Originally, because it was the art genre of royalty, most of the older examples of appliquéd cloth banners depict various military campaigns of the king and his assumed name or likeness.

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History of Appliqué and Dye Sublimation Printed Fabric Banners

Appliqued Fabric Banner

This is the first part of this 3-part article about the history of applique banners and the shift to dye sublimated polyester fabric banners. Let’s start off with the history before diving into the dye sublimated banners.

Question: I am planning a medieval themed wedding and would like to know the best way to make or buy cloth fabric banners for our celebration?

Making appliquéd fabric banners would be the most authentic way to accomplish this, but it will depend entirely on your budget. Appliquéd cloth banners are an art form and require some sewing skills akin to quilting,

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What Is DTG Printing? Is It Right For Your Company?

DTG Printing

This is what you need to learn about direct-to-garment or DTG printing.

Question: What is DTG Printing?

DTG is an acronym for Direct to Garment printing. Other terms for this include, but are not limited to, digital direct to garment printing, inkjet to garment printing, and digital apparel printing.

The Process of Direct to Garment Printing

The DTG printing process  involves printing directly to textiles or clothing with a modified inkjet printer that is specifically designed to print garments. It requires a specialized platen and inks that are formulated specifically for cloth textile printing.

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Are Heavier Banners More Durable? Plus, How to Make A Banner

Hulk Banner Display Price

Is heavier weight vinyl more durable? And, what is the best way to create a banner?

Question: What is the difference between 13 oz. and 15 oz. vinyl banner material?

Vinyl banner material weight is calculated by the weight of the material per square foot. Sometimes the threads will be heavier in the heavier material or be distributed more densely as well to create a smoother material.

The Blockout Layer

Either weight may have a blockout layer of fabric now that will make the banner opaque, either to block light coming through the back side of the banner or to make it printable on both sides so that there will be no shadowing of the graphic on the back side due to light coming through it.

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Dye Sublimation Printing of Fabric Banners – Grommets Vs. Pole Pockets

Creating Grommets

In this article, you will know how to get those gorgeous color prints through dye Sub banner printing, plus, how grommets differ from pole pockets.

Questions: How do you get such gorgeous colors on your fabric banners?

Our polyester fabric banners are printed using the heat transfer or dye sublimation printing method. This method uses heat and pressure to create nearly photographic reproduction of your images on fabrics from knits to satins to sheer fabrics.

The Process of Dye Sublimation Printing

The way the dye sublimation printing process works with fabric is this.

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Retractable Floor Banner Vs. Table Top Fabric Banner Stand

roll up fabric banners

When it comes to advertising and marketing, which one should you use, retractable floor banner stand or table top roll up fabric banner?

Question: We’re debating in the marketing department at our firm whether to use a retractable floor banner stand or a table top roll up fabric banner stand – which do you think we should use?

This question is really one of preference, and it is my opinion that the message is more important than the medium, and also will depend somewhat on other graphics and advertising you have in your trade show booth as well as the size of the booth.

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Effective Outdoor Advertising for Any Event

Feather Flag Banners

The advertising strategies to consider when promoting your products or services at an outdoor event.

Question:  Today Al W. asks, “We are going to be attending, as a sponsor, a large 3 on 3 basketball competition. What is the most effective advertising we can provide for an outdoor event?

Thanks for the question, Al. As with any advertising, outdoor advertising will be about your headlines and content, especially offers that intrigue passersby. Where you advertise is somewhat irrelevant.

Fundamentally, as you know, even if your company has a recognized brand, it will always be a fight to stay on top.

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Pull Up or Roll Up Banner Sizes – Plus, RGB vs CMYK Printing

Roll Up Banners

The different sizes of pull up or roll up banners. The file types for to save your designs for banner printing. And, CMYK versus RGB Color Spectrum.

Question:  In today’s mailbag, Jan asks, “I need to order some pull up or roll up banners. What sizes are available and what advice you could give me for the print file design and file type?”

Thanks for your question, Jan. There are several sizes available, from table top roll up banners to very large back wall retractable banners. Horizontal sizes range from 22 inches to 60 inches to heights of 36 inches to over 10 feet.

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