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Why Are Those Banners So Cheap?
by Michael Pingree
Who hasn't seen ads online for really cheap banners. Ads touting 4'X8' banners as low as $50-60. Sounds like a great deal, but there has to be a catch? Before you buy, take a hard look at the details of those banners...
1.Material
Let's look at what material is being used. Any banner that is to be used outdoors must be made of vinyl scrim if you want it to last more than a few hours. Anyone who is using any type of paper material for outdoors is just ripping you off.
2.Weight
This spec is the one most likely to be hidden from you in an online advertisement. Chances are that if the advertisement doesn't specify what the banner weight is , they are hiding something.
Try to avoid any banners that are less than 13 ounces. The industry has determined that this is the minimum weight for outdoor durability. These ads probably offer an upgrade for additional money.
3.Banner hemming
This is the process of folding over one inch of the material and securing it with either tape or stitching. This process will increase the strength of the banner dramatically and should be a FREE option on all banners you order. I prefer using banner tape as you get a clean edge that doesn't damage the face of the banner.
Quite a few printers use sewing as their method of hemming. The problems with sewing are that it makes the edges pucker and distort the image.
Also, sewing machine can scuff the graphic as they sew. If they don't include hemming in the price, expect to pay another $20+ to get your banner hemmed.
4.Banner finishing: Grommets
You need some way to hang the banner, don't you? Brass grommets are cheap and at a minimum, should be placed in all four corners of the banner. A high quality printer will also place one every 2-3 feet along each side. If they bill extra for this, add another $12 or so to the price.
Summary
Using banners to promote your business or event is the most cost effective method of advertising, giving you the best bang for your advertising dollar. So be on the lookout for those cheap banners, that might be all they are.
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Why Are Those Banners So Cheap?

by Michael Pingree

Who hasn't seen ads online for really cheap banners. Ads touting 4'X8' banners as low as $50-60. Sounds like a great deal, but there has to be a catch? Before you buy, take a hard look at the details of those banners...

1.Material

Let's look at what material is being used. Any banner that is to be used outdoors must be made of vinyl scrim if you want it to last more than a few hours. Anyone who is using any type of paper material for outdoors is just ripping you off.

2.Weight

This spec is the one most likely to be hidden from you in an online advertisement. Chances are that if the advertisement doesn't specify what the banner weight is , they are hiding something.

Try to avoid any banners that are less than 13 ounces. The industry has determined that this is the minimum weight for outdoor durability. These ads probably offer an upgrade for additional money.

3.Banner hemming

This is the process of folding over one inch of the material and securing it with either tape or stitching. This process will increase the strength of the banner dramatically and should be a FREE option on all banners you order. I prefer using banner tape as you get a clean edge that doesn't damage the face of the banner.

Quite a few printers use sewing as their method of hemming. The problems with sewing are that it makes the edges pucker and distort the image.

Also, sewing machine can scuff the graphic as they sew. If they don't include hemming in the price, expect to pay another $20+ to get your banner hemmed.

4.Banner finishing: Grommets

You need some way to hang the banner, don't you? Brass grommets are cheap and at a minimum, should be placed in all four corners of the banner. A high quality printer will also place one every 2-3 feet along each side. If they bill extra for this, add another $12 or so to the price.

Summary

Using banners to promote your business or event is the most cost effective method of advertising, giving you the best bang for your advertising dollar. So be on the lookout for those cheap banners, that might be all they are.

Look no further for Salem Banners than PinsonSigns.com