Marketers and business owners now largely use vinyl banners for various purposes, including promotions, advertising, conventions, parties, trade shows, and so on. However, when choosing the vinyl material for banners, most of them do not know which one is ideal for their purpose. This article will discuss a bit more in detail about mesh and vinyl banners for you to choose among these insightfully for your banner project.
Mesh banners
Unlike normal vinyl banners, mesh banners do not need any slits while hung outdoors. The weave of mesh fabric is in an interlaced fashion, which makes it breathable. So, mesh banners will allow wind to pass through the fabric. This property makes mesh vinyl an ideal choice for custom banners’ outdoor installation, especially in windy areas. Also, the mesh will not tear as easily as vinyl does, so they are more endurable.
Even though the crisscrossed weaving makes mesh a bit transparent, it is possible to do full-color images and graphic printing on mesh vinyl. Mesh banners can also be installed with hems and grommets like vinyl banners. With its capabilities for large-format printing, you will find mesh custom banner is popularly used as fence wraps at sporting events, etc.
Mesh vs. vinyl banners
Mesh banners are ideal for installations such as:
- Construction site banners
- Banners at builders
- Fencing banners
- Hanging banners
- Scaffolding banners
- Over the street banners etc.
Mesh vinyl is made of 70% vinyl and 30% of mesh. This combo makes this material so lightweight and durable compared to normal vinyl. A longer lifespan of mesh banners also means that you can repurpose mesh banners more often than vinyl. However, printing on vinyl banners can be less expensive than mesh banners.
Unlike mesh banners, vinyl printing is generally thinker material where you choose gloss or matte finish. Vinyl banners can be printed on both sides also and so cost lesser per print. However, different technology is used for mesh printing to ensure the needed finish, which is a bit costlier than vinyl printing.
Consulting with experts
When you are thinking of printing a custom vinyl banner for your advertising or promotional needs, and you are confused about the material to be used, it is ideal to consult an expert in banner printing. You may share your requirements, and they can suggest the best possible options for you to choose in terms of custom banner printing. Please give them a clear idea about your purpose, the location to place the banner, and the size specifications. Choice of the material may also depend on the weather conditions of your locations.
See printed samples of different materials to have a first-hand feel about various materials, print quality, and finish on each, and then decide which one may work the best for your project. There are plenty of providers offering custom banner printing services online and locally, so you have a fair chance to negotiate and get your best price by comparing many.
