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Custom Trade Show Banners


When you are looking for a flexible, versatile and economical way to display a message, custom vinyl banners are an ideal choice.

Vinyl banners are one of the most popular and versatile types of signs available today, and are well suited for trade show use. The vinyl material itself is flexible, tear resistant, waterproof and highly portable. Modern vinyl banner printing processes have made trade show banners an especially inexpensive and highly professional product that you can use to promote your business.

Here are some of the most pertinent facts to know about trade show vinyl banners:

  • Trade show banners are readily available
    in two finishes:
    • A vibrant, high gloss finish
    • Or a more conservative, super
      smooth, matte finish
  • Banners are easy to hang and display
    (Banner stands and accessories are
    available)
  • Vinyl banners are completely waterproof
Plus, trade show banners are highly versatile
  • You can get any size you want
  • They can be cut into virtually any shape
  • Any design, artwork, photo or logo can
    be used in the banner design
  • And you can use virtually any color
    you'd like!

Instant Sign Prices

Sometimes, all you want is the bottom line!

Our online trade show banner pricing tool instantly calculates the exact prices on custom banner signs, shows you quantity discounts, and even lets you compare this product to other custom sign alternatives!

And don't forget…at TheSignChef, shipping for trade show signage and all other indoor and outdoor signs is free for orders within the continental US greater than $50 for ground and greater than $400 for freight, and orders outside the state of South Carolina are tax-free!


We offer more colors for custom vinyl banners than anyone else out there on the web!

Vinyl Banner Sign Colors

Once upon a time, trade show banner signs were limited to only a few colors per banner due to expensive vinyl cost and the immense amounts of labor required to produce multiple color Vinyl Banners.

Now we have the ability to print directly onto the banner material. No longer are we bound to restrictions in colors and the detail of clipart and graphics!

You can now use any and as many colors as you want, and photographs, graphics, images, and logos can be printed to your vinyl banner at no extra charge! So now you can end up with a large and colorful trade show banner at a fraction of the cost it would have been using vinyl graphics!

Big or Small, We Do It All!

While most sign companies are setting limits to what size your custom banner can be, we are printing trade show banners in every size imaginable!

Single, seamless banner signs from TheSignChef can be as large as 20' x ANY length you'd like! This is the very largest, seamless banner size available in the market today. If you need a trade show banner that is larger than that, no worries! Just let us know, and we'll make sure to get you the vinyl banner size that you need.

Tradeshow banners are extremely easy to install, and can be displayed in a variety of ways.

It is important that your custom vinyl banner is installed properly, so each of our custom banner customers receive a fully illustrated Banner Installation & Display Guide with every order to make sure their brand new vinyl banner stays looking new for years to come.

Keep in mind that we feature a variety of different banner display accessories including Hang-A-Banner Rails, standard banner stands, retractable banner stands and more that make displaying your banner simple!

Our company has been to trade shows in the past, but it seemed we always got lost in the crowd. We aren't a terribly large company and have a very small budget for advertising and trade shows, so we simply hung brightly colored fabric behind our trade show tables and hung a few small posters and fliers we've been using for our company all year.

After learning how economical vinyl banners can be, we decided to purchase a trade show banner. Your graphic designer helped me create my banner from scratch, and I was surprised by how pleased I was with the banner quality. And the banner definitely grabbed the attention we needed at the trade show. We have so many new sales leads now that we just may have a bigger budget next year to make our trade show booth even better yet!

Thank you for all of your help!
Thomas McCullah
NextGen Technology
Henderson, KY

I am extremely satisfied with my experience creating and ordering a custom banner from your company. The website customer service rep I spoke with was excellent, everyone I dealt with was helpful and I love that your website is so comprehensive!

Thanks again for everything and I guarantee we will use your company again!

Best regards,
Amanda Buck
Better Business Bureau
Austin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Trade Show Banners

"Can I make my trade show banner two-sided?"

Yes! TheSignChef offers ghost-free, two-sided vinyl banners!

Standard vinyl banner material is “translucent”. In other words, you can see the light right through it. So if you put letters on both sides of standard banner material, a faint ghost image of the letters are visible on the other side of the banner. This ghosting effect can distract you’re your message and doesn’t look professional.

Therefore by specifying a “16 ounce blockout banner material” for your double-sided vinyl banners, you will avoid the see-through effect while adding significant strength to your custom banner For maximum durability and wind resistance, double-sided vinyl banners should have hems and grommets placed every 30”.

"What is the best type of banner material to use indoors?"

The same banner material that’s used for outdoor banners is great for indoor banners too. If your audience is going to be viewing your banner up close though, we offer a premium “Super Smooth” banner material option at no additional charge.

"Which type of banner material is recommended for trade shows?"

Trade show vinyl banner.

Trade shows are all about drawing new customers by putting your best foot forward. One of the best looking banner materials for trade shows is our Super Smooth banner material because it looks so great up close.

However, since a trade show is where everyone is “showing off”, there is a more popular, higher end option to consider to make sure your booth really stands out in the crowd.

If you wish to project the best possible Corporate Image, there’s nothing better than a full-color Flexible Plastic Banner (yes, plastic). When digitally printed on a high resolution printer, this photo receptive plastic banner material will project the highest quality appearance possible. Plus, it’s so durable and flexible, it can be used again and again with a portable, retractable banner stand.

Our premium trade show banners are printed directly onto the plastic film using our high resolution, full-color printer and then protected with a laminate film on the back to preserve the image from show to show.

Visit our banner display and mounting accessories page for other display ideas.

"What are the finishing options for custom trade show banners?"

All vinyl banners can be used indoors or out. How the banners will be used (displayed), normally prescribes how the banner is finished. When displaying banners outside, always think safety first. Be sure the supporting structure is sound. Vinyl banners hung out in the open can be subject to significant wind loads. Be sure you secure your vinyl banner well using the instructions included with your order.

Style A: Hemmed edges with grommets at the top and bottom as needed. (Number of grommets needed depends on banner size)

This is the most common finishing, and is useful for a variety of applications. It is best for mounting against a wall or fence.

Style A Vinyl Banner mounting option
Style B Vinyl Banner mounting option

Style B: Hemmed edges with grommets at the top and bottom as needed, with rope sewn into the top and bottom hems. The rope ends extend out from the banner edge making ties. Rope length can be specified.

This finishing style adds versatility and strength to the basic grommet style, allowing the banner to be tied between poles or other secure fixtures.

Style C: Hemmed edges with rope sewn into the top and bottom hems. Rope extends from banner making ties. Rope length can be specified.

For vinyl banners tied between secure fixtures, this has strong construction, as it spreads wind forces over the length of the banner.

Style C Vinyl Banner mounting option
Style D Vinyl Banner mounting option

Style D: Hemmed sides with webbing sewn into top and bottom. Webbing extends as needed for ties.

This is an even stronger construction for vinyl banners that may be subjected to higher wind loads.

Style E: Hemmed sides, webbing top and bottom with grommets spaced as needed (depending on banner size).

Adding grommets offers more tie down points. This is especially helpful to support larger vinyl banners and to eliminate sagging. (Make sure the supporting structure will allow for it.)

Style E Vinyl Banner mounting option
Style F Vinyl Banner mounting option

Styles F: To support banners on hardware, sleeves can be sewn into the top and bottom of the banner. The sleeve can be sized to fit the hardware: the circumference (dia. X 3.14) of the supporting pole divided by 2 plus an inch will calculate a good sleeve size.

Style G: Grommets can be added to the top and bottom in an extra extension above and below the sleeves for more versatility in display options.

Style G Vinyl Banner mounting option
Style H Vinyl Banner mounting option

Style H: Street banners (or light pole banners) are usually finished with top and bottom sleeves with a grommet just below the top sleeve and just above the bottom sleeve.

Style I: For a very strong construction which will be attached using ties you supply, sewn in webbing with "D" rings offers a very reliable solution. When adding tie points to large vinyl banners, grommets can be added to the top and bottom, or even on the sides.

Style I Vinyl Banner mounting option

"How quickly can I have my vinyl banner designed, produced and delivered?"

Up-To-The-Minute Custom Vinyl Banner Production Update!

We still have a few spots OPEN in today's schedule. So if you place your order today, our Art Department will e-mail you a proof tomorrow.

Wouldn’t you prefer to get this vinyl banner project off your plate so you can move on to other important tasks? You can design and order your custom vinyl banner now and instantly save 15%-30% at checkout or call us now at 1-800-899-6272 and we’ll reserve your spot in today’s schedule for a proof.
"I demand accurate, on-time production from myself and my team on even the smallest of vinyl banner projects." - Delio Campo

P.S.
"Most orders ship within 1-3 days... if you need your order even faster, just let me know. I’ll make sure to get it out for you!"

"Where do vinyl banners go terribly wrong?"

Dispelling The Myths Can Show You How To Prevent Costly Banner Mistakes, Before You Make Them

Which vinyl banner costs more?

custom vinyl banners

You would think the full color banner would cost more, right? However, it takes exactly the same amount of time and material to print high-end, photographic quality graphics onto vinyl banner material as it does a "plain-Jane", black and white banner.

If You Don't Have Access To Photo Quality Graphics For Your Vinyl Banners, What Do You Do?

There are several sources on the internet for super cheap, digital quality photographs and graphics. One of our favorite sources is www.istockphoto.com. This stock photo company has literally thousands of selections readily available for as low as just $6.00!

Also, you probably either own or have easy access to a digital camera. The great thing about digital cameras is that you don't have to wait for pictures to be developed to see what the image will look like (approximately) on your custom vinyl banner signs. Plus, our graphic designer can use photo editing software to quickly enhance the quality of your photo, often for little or no charge.

Now You Can Get Full-Color, Custom Vinyl Banners At One-Color Prices!

Seriously. The vinyl banner printer doesn't care if it's printing black and white or full-color photos. And it won't complain one bit no matter how much text there is on the banner. It's all the same! Dollar for dollar, full-color graphics beat the socks off of plain black and white.

So go ahead - be as creative as you like with your images. If you need help designing your vinyl banner, just give us a call. We offer complimentary, professional graphic design services to our clients.

In fact, you don't even have to be a client for this service. We'll provide a custom design free of charge to evaluate before you make a decision. If you're not 100% satisfied with the design, no problem. There's no pressure. And there's no obligation to buy, ever.

We're readily available to assist you until 10:00 pm (Eastern Time), 7 days a week!

Best regards,

Tim Harrelson, CEO signature

Tim Harrelson
"Hands-On CEO"

"How do I know that my custom vinyl banner will turn out the way I want?"

With almost 20 years in the custom vinyl banner industry, we continue to exceed customer expectations and guarantee our work with 100% satisfaction

Are you concerned that your custom vinyl banner may not turn out the way you want?

After all, we are probably hundreds of miles away from you so how can you be certain your order will turn out right? Fortunately, it only takes seconds to transmit full-color custom vinyl banner designs from our computer to yours because e-mails travel so fast these days.

Upon order approval, here’s how the process works:

  1. First, your order goes straight to the Art Department
  2. Our Graphic Designer will then e-mail you a proof
    (a “proof” is a picture of what your sign will look like)
  3. Once you review the layout, let us know if you would like to see any changes, and …
  4. If you have any changes, we will e-mail you proofs as needed until you’re completely happy with your design.

"Do you offer any buyer protection guarantees?"

Yes! Every vinyl banner order comes with a 100% Buyer Protection Guarantee

Don't let OTHER  companies give you the run-around, we stand behind all of our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, even if we have to pay for it!

Sometimes, we make mistakes. We are only human after all. But it's how a business handles mistakes that counts, wouldn't you agree? So if we do happen to overlook something on your order, we will bend over backwards to make you happy. We stand behind our work with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.

We will promptly replace any product that is defective in workmanship or that is different from what you approved. And for your trouble, you'll even get a very pleasant surprise gift.

"Is your website secure and credit card safe?"

Does the thought of buying custom vinyl banners online with a credit card leave you feeling a bit anxious?

Are you worried you might be taking an unnecessary risk? With all the bad press about credit card fraud and card numbers getting stolen by hackers, it's wise to proceed with caution. We can understand if you still have some personal concerns about the safety of your credit card information.

  1. Security is our #1 priority when we are processing your vinyl banner sign order online. We utilize the latest in encryption technology and locked-down, firewalled internet serversOur system uses the latest 256-bit Encryption SSL technology as used by the Banking Industry, Walmart.com, Amazon.com and thousands of other online merchants
  2. SSL technology works by encrypting all your personal and credit card information so it can travel over the internet without being intercepted by thieves
  3. And as an added precaution, the moment you complete your custom vinyl banner order online and the charges are authorized by your credit card company, your credit card information is INSTANTLY DELETED from our data-base. It's the same as if you walked into our business, charged your order and then we SHREDDED your credit card receipt.