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Adhesive Vinyl – A sticky-backed material used for decals, window graphics, and smooth-surface installations.
Artwork – Any image, file, or design uploaded for printing. Can include logos, photos, or custom graphics.
Aspect Ratio – The proportional relationship between width and height of a design or image.
Backdrop Banner – A large printed banner used as a photo background for events, parties, and media walls.
Bleed – Extra space around your design that ensures the print reaches the edge after trimming.
Branded Signage – Any custom sign that represents your business name, logo, or message.
Business Banner – A custom banner used to advertise your business, promotions, or storefront.
Canvas Banner – A premium banner material with a textured, fabric-like finish used for high-end displays.
Color Matching – The process of adjusting colors so your printed banner matches your original artwork as closely as possible.
Crop Marks – Lines that show where the banner or print will be cut.
Design Proof – A digital preview showing exactly how your banner will look before printing.
DPI (Dots Per Inch) – A measurement of image resolution. Higher DPI means a sharper print.
Embossed Design – A raised texture effect added to artwork (typically for stickers or specialty prints).
Eyelets – Another term for grommets—metal rings used to hang a banner.
Fade-Resistant Ink – UV-stable ink designed to maintain color in sunlight without fading quickly.
Full-Color Print – Printing that uses the full CMYK color range to produce vibrant, detailed images.
Grommets – Metal-reinforced holes added to banners for hanging with rope, bungees, or zip ties.
Graphic File – An image file such as PNG, JPG, PDF, AI, or SVG used for printing.
Hem – A folded and stitched or heat-welded edge on a banner that adds strength and prevents tearing.
High-Resolution Image – An image that is 300 DPI or higher for crisp printing.
Installation Hardware – Tools or accessories such as zip ties, ropes, hooks, poles, or stakes used to hang your banner.
Indoor Banner – A banner designed specifically for indoor use with lighter materials or finishes.
JPEG (JPG) – A common image format suitable for full-color photos, widely accepted for printing.
Keder Strip – A flexible cord sewn into the edge of some banners that slides into an aluminum frame track.
Laminate – A protective film placed over a print for added durability, weather resistance, and UV protection.
Lifespan – The expected durability of your banner depending on weather conditions, material, and placement.
Mesh Banner – A perforated vinyl banner that allows wind to pass through, commonly used on fences, job sites, and outdoor events.
Mounting Options – Ways to install banners such as grommets, pole pockets, hem & grommet combo, or double-sided tape.
No Bleed Design – A file submitted exactly at its final size without bleed; may risk white edges after trimming.
Outdoor Banner – A heavy-duty vinyl banner made to withstand sun, wind, rain, and high temperatures.
Pole Pockets – Sleeves on the top or bottom of a banner that allow poles to slide through for hanging or display.
Print-Ready File – A file that is correctly sized, high resolution, and ready for production without edits.
PVC Banner – A strong vinyl banner made from polyvinyl chloride material.
Quality Check – The inspection process to ensure the banner prints correctly and matches your approved proof.
Resolution – The clarity of an image measured in DPI. Higher resolution = sharper print.
Retractable Banner – A portable banner that rolls into a base, perfect for events, trade shows, and presentations.
Safety Margins – Areas along the edges where important text or logos should not be placed to prevent trimming issues.
Step & Repeat Banner – A backdrop with repeating logos used for events, photos, and red-carpet displays.
Stitching – Reinforced sewing along banner edges to improve durability.
Tension Banner Stand – A lightweight frame system that displays a fabric or vinyl banner under tension.
Turnaround Time – The time it takes to design, print, and prepare your order before shipping.
UV Printing – A printing method using ultraviolet light to cure ink, resulting in vibrant, long-lasting prints.
Upload Guidelines – Instructions for submitting artwork files correctly for the best print results.
Vinyl Banner – A durable, weather-resistant banner material used for indoor and outdoor displays.
Vector File – A scalable design file like AI, EPS, or SVG that never loses quality when resized.
Wind Slits – Small crescent-shaped cuts added to large banners to reduce wind resistance.
Wide-Format Printing – Printing on large materials such as banners, signs, and backdrops.
X-Banner Stand – A lightweight banner stand shaped like an X, commonly used for retail and events.
Yard Sign – A small corrugated plastic sign displayed outdoors using metal stakes.
Yields – The number of prints that can be produced from a roll or sheet of material.
Zip Ties – Plastic ties commonly used to secure banners to fences or railings.
Zoning Restrictions – Local rules that may affect outdoor banner placement in certain areas.