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Vinyl Outdoor Banners
PVC and mesh banners, hemmed and eyeletted, ready to hang.
About vinyl outdoor banners
Banners are printed on PVC banner stock, then hemmed and eyeletted for easy fixing to fences, scaffolding or walls. Blockout stock prevents one side from showing through on double-sided banners, while mesh allows wind to pass through on exposed sites.
Alternative finishing options include pole pockets, rope-in-hem and reinforced corners, depending on the installation method and application.
Not sure what you need?
Talk it through with someone who runs the machines. Send the dimensions and where it is going, and we will tell you what to print it on.
Vinyl Outdoor Banners range
Custom Vinyl Banners
Pole & Street Banners
Hanging Vertical Banners
Mesh Banners
Materials compared
| Film | What you see | Mount side | Expected outdoor life | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etch-effect frosted | Opaque, no image | Inside or outside | 5 to 7 years | Privacy bands, glass markers, logo cutouts |
| Printed frosted | Opaque with a printed graphic | Inside | 3 to 5 years | Branded privacy on meeting rooms |
| One-way vision, 60/40 perforated | Graphic outside, see-through inside | Outside | 2 to 3 years | Shopfronts and rear vehicle glass |
| Optically clear vinyl | Graphic, glass stays transparent | Inside or outside | 3 to 5 years | Full-colour graphics that keep the view |
| Static cling | Graphic, no adhesive | Inside | Short term only | Promotions that change every few weeks |
Questions we get asked
Should the film go on the inside or the outside of the glass?
Install window film on the inside wherever the application allows. The glass protects the film from weather, cleaning and vandalism, helping the graphic last significantly longer.
Perforated one-way vision film is the exception. Its perforations need to face the viewer to create the one-way vision effect, so it is installed on the outside of the glass.
Does one-way vision still work at night?
The one-way vision effect reverses at night. When the interior is brighter than the outside, people can see into the space more easily and the exterior graphic becomes less visible.
If the shop operates after dark, plan the lighting accordingly and consider illuminating the graphic from outside to maintain its visibility.
Will frosted film really stop people seeing in?
Frosted film reduces detail rather than creating complete privacy. It diffuses the view so movement and general shapes remain visible, while faces, screens and paperwork are obscured.
For full blackout or complete visual privacy, use an opaque printed film rather than a frosted finish.
Should the film go on the inside or the outside of the glass?
Install window film on the inside wherever the application allows. The glass protects the film from weather, cleaning and vandalism, helping the graphic last significantly longer.
Perforated one-way vision film is the exception. Its perforations need to face the viewer to create the one-way vision effect, so it is installed on the outside of the glass.
Do you install it, or do I?
Install window film on the inside wherever the application allows. The glass protects the film from weather, cleaning and vandalism, helping the graphic last significantly longer.
Perforated one-way vision film is the exception. Its perforations need to face the viewer to create the one-way vision effect, so it is installed on the outside of the glass.
Materials compared
| Material | Weight | Indoor / outdoor | Expected outdoor life | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard PVC banner | 440gsm | Both | 2 to 3 years | Fences, walls, general promotion |
| Blockout PVC | 510gsm | Both | 3 to 4 years | Double-sided banners read from both sides |
| Mesh banner | 340gsm | Outdoor | 2 to 3 years | Scaffold, exposed fence lines, windy sites |
| Polyester fabric | 210gsm | Indoor | Not rated for outdoor | Indoor backdrops that travel folded |
| Backlit PVC | 510gsm | Both | 2 to 3 years | Illuminated lightbox and skin faces |
Questions we get asked
How are banners finished?
The standard finish is a welded hem around all edges, with brass eyelets in each corner and at approximately 500 mm centres along the edges.
For banners mounted to a frame or drop pole, choose pole pockets at the top and bottom. For installations requiring higher tension, a rope-in-hem provides additional reinforcement.
How much should I allow at the edges for the hem?
Design artwork to the finished banner size and keep all important text and logos at least 50 mm from the edges.
The hem folds the material back on itself, while eyelets are positioned along the reinforced edge. Keeping artwork clear of this area helps prevent important elements from being folded under or covered by an eyelet.
Will it survive wind?
A solid PVC banner can act like a sail in strong wind. On exposed fences, use mesh to allow airflow through the banner or consider wind slits in solid PVC where appropriate.
Secure every eyelet rather than tying only the corners, and use cable ties or shock cord that allows some movement instead of pulling the banner tight with rope.
Can you print both sides?
Yes. Use blockout stock for double-sided banners, as standard PVC can allow the reverse image to show through.
If both faces need to read correctly on a pole banner, supply both artworks and specify which side should face the traffic.
What resolution does the artwork need to be?
Install window film on the inside wherever the application allows. The glass protects the film from weather, cleaning and vandalism, helping the graphic last significantly longer.
Perforated one-way vision film is the exception. Its perforations need to face the viewer to create the one-way vision effect, so it is installed on the outside of the glass.
