Roller banner buying guide
Widths, stands, materials and artwork tips for pull-up roller banners.
A roller banner (also called a pull-up banner) is a printed graphic that rolls into a base and pulls up onto a pole in under a minute. This guide covers the choices you make when ordering one: width, stand, material and artwork.
Choosing a width
All our roller banners are 2000 mm tall, which puts your logo and headline at eye level. The width is the main choice:
| Width | Good for |
|---|---|
| 800 mm and 850 mm | The standard size. Fits most receptions, shop floors and exhibition stands, and is easy to carry. |
| 1000 mm | More room for a photo or a list of services while still fitting a small space. |
| 1200 mm and 1500 mm | A backdrop feel for stages, photo walls and larger stands. |
Choosing a stand
The stand (the base cassette the graphic rolls into) comes in three levels:
- Budget: a light stand for occasional use, such as a one-off event or a banner that stays in one place.
- Standard Plus: a sturdier everyday stand for regular use at events and in reception areas.
- Premium: the top of the range, the one to choose if the banner will be set up and packed away often.
Whether a carry bag is included depends on the stand, so ask us if you need one.
Choosing a material
440gsm banner vinyl is the standard choice and prints bright, sharp colours. 610gsm blockout PVC has a grey layer inside that stops light shining through from behind, so the print stays solid in front of windows and bright lights. Choose blockout roller banners if yours will stand in front of a window or a spotlight.
Artwork tips
- Put your logo and main message in the top half. The bottom 150 to 200 mm can be hidden by the base or by a table, so keep it clear of text.
- Use a short headline that can be read from a few metres away. Contact details and a web address work best in the middle.
- Design at full size, 850 x 2000 mm for example, with images at around 150 dpi at that size.
Our artwork guidelines have the full details, and we send a proof before anything is printed.
More display options
If you need a bigger presence at an exhibition, see backdrops, pop-up displays and fabric displays. For outdoor events, feather flags are a good partner for a roller banner.