Custom Fabric Banners

What are fabric banners?

Fabric banners are banners that are made out of a cloth or fabric materil. In the case of Banners.com fabric banners we print ours on a high-quality polyester/nylon blended material called banner soft. This material gives our cloth banners the regal look that is sure to enhance your next church event, birthday, or indoor sporting event.

How are your fabric banners printed?

All of our fabric products are printed using what is known as direct dye sublimation printing. This process uses heat to help cure the ink and graphics deep into the fabric material itself. By doing this, it helps to ensure your cloth banner's colors stay vibrant for longer. 

How do fabric banners differ from vinyl banners?

Vinyl banners are made from a 13 oz scrim vinyl material. Which makes them more rigid, durable, and weatherproof. Because of this they are great to use both indoors and outdoors. Where as fabric banners are really only meant for indoor use and kept out of the elements, due to the nature of the cloth material itself. 

If you are looking for a more durable outdoor signage option we recommend ordering a custom vinyl banner or a mesh banner to display your custom message. 

What is "Dye Sublimation" printing?

Dye sublimation is a printing method that uses heat to transfer images and ink into fabric for custom flag and banner printing. It is also called "digital sublimation" printing. We also use the same technique for custom flag printing. Dye sublimation printing consists of two general steps:

1. 1. Print graphics onto special transfer paper using sublimation printer
2. 2. Utilize heat press to transfer the ink to the substrate

Do you offer double-sided fabric banners?

No, we do not. But we do offer double-sided banner printing on vinyl if you need something to display both ways.

Do your fabric banners have seams?

If printed within the max specifications of 10’ high and 30’ wide, our fabric banners will not have any seams. Our fabric banners are printed on a single piece of fabric.

How do I order grommets?

In the designer tool, choose the hems and grommets option.

How large or small can my fabric banner be?

Our cloth banners are available to order in sizes as small as 1' x 1' (H x W) and as large as 10' x 30' (H x W).

How long can I expect my custom fabric banner to last?

The average expected lifespan of our fabric banners is 3+ years if properly installed and maintained.

Are these fabric banners safe to use outdoors?

Yes, our custom fabric banners are safe to use outdoors. However, we do recommend using them in fair weather conditions and for shorter periods of time. They are not intended for extended outdoor use. 

What are some benefits to choosing this cloth material?

1. They are printed using a dye-sublimation printing process that injects ink into the cloth for accurate, vibrant colors.
2. Easy to order! Pick a template, upload a file, or get help from our designers to easily create your own fabric banners.
3. You get to choose how you want your banner finished! Hems & Grommets, hems only, or pole pockets.

Installation & Product Care FAQs

How do I hang my fabric banner?

To get started hanging your personalized fabric banner you first need to make sure to add either hems and grommets or pole pockets to your banner. If you choose hems and grommets, we recommend placing ball bungees on ALL the grommets provided. This will spread the tension uniformly, resulting in a banner that is as clean and wrinkle-free as possible.

Pole pockets are another way to hang your banner. There will be no increase in the end size of your banner if pole pockets are chosen. Pole pockets come in three sizes: 2", 3", and 4". When choosing pole pockets, we don't recommend placing any text or images within 3 inches of the banner's edge.

Pole Pocket Finishing Options:

• 2" Pole Pockets - fits a pole 3/4" in diameter
• 3" Pole Pockets - fits a pole 1 1/4" in diameter
• 4" Pole Pockets - fits a pole 1 1/2" in diameter

For ball bungee use instructions visit How to Hang a Banner with Ball Bungees or visit us on YouTube.

Can I wash my cloth banner if it gets dirty?

Yes! Our fabric banners are 100% machine washable. We recommend washing your fabric banners in cold water and on the gentle cycle. After washing the fabric, it should be laid flat or hung out to dry. Use a hand steamer to get rid of any wrinkles. Do not use bleach, an iron, or tumble dry your cloth banner products, doing so can result in permanent damage to the fabric material. 

How do I remove wrinkles from my fabric banner?

We recommend our customers use a hand steamer to take the wrinkles out of their fabric banner. We also recommend taking your fabric banner and installing or displaying it tightly and the wrinkles should come out nicely.

For more information, check out our YouTube video on how to remove wrinkles from your banner.

Is this an environmentally sustainable material?

Yes, we ensure our vendor uses only sustainable and green manufacturing processes for the BannerSoft material.