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Which banner material to use without hemming
Hi all
There is a thread running at the moment regarding the production of a large number of banners. Didn’t want to hi-jack the thread so will ask my question here.
A couple of you have suggested that rather than hemming, use a heavier material and just trim and eyelet.
Always fancied a go at printing banners since getting the cadet but the hemming has always put me off (had a sample to play with but crashed and burned when applying the hem tape). Just wondered what material you guys use for doing this that would stand a good deal of wear and tear without the hems and in what situations would you advise against using this method?
Thanks
Adie
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7 Replies
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I never hem unless client wants hems as they are time consuming and prevent the banner from having such a smooth apperance on the front face. The other big problem i have is that most banners are needed quickly and i have to leave to degass for a long time ideally 24 hours before hemming as the problem with all hemming methods is that the banner is done face down and this risks scratching the print unless fully dry.
I belive there are 2 main types of banner material extruded and laminated, laminated has weave clearly seen on back and extruded is smoother, use a good quality 520gsm minimum extruded banner with a high tear resistance and this is fine for applications where a banner will be fixed to a wall etc at the ends and along it’s length.
Banners should always be hemmed if just suspended by just there ends, or if mesh is used.
Regards
Russell.
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We use Metamarks banner material without hemming often. Never had an issue (touch wood).
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Cheers guys, will check them out 😀
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the problems you will have without hemming is that once printed and hung in position the banner will curl between the eyelets. much more so if the banner is printed right to the edge, full colour. this is why using banner material in the likes of a roll-up stand is a no no…
It is also much easier for the eyelet to be ripped out of the banner when there is no hem, or for the banner to start ripping through itself in strong winds.cling-on eyelets are suppossed to be pretty good for the likes of un-hemmed banners but i have never used them.
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We always use Powertape for anything outdoors. Much more simple to use with no folding, Its like a Pvc with double sided tape and sticks straight on the back. If you polish the face with Mr sheene furniture polish then its impossible to scratch it. Just run the heat gun over it to make sure its on well.
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Is that just like a reinforcing strip then? Sounds like the best of both worlds! 😀
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Yes just a reinforcing strip that you eyelet right through. Makes it really easy
the banners are quit rigid, This may be good or bad depending on how you see it.
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