Fabric banners
Create a softer finish for your display with printed fabric graphics.
Fabric banners
Ceiling hanging banners
On a packed show floor, the only clear space left is above people's heads. Ceiling hanging banners are for exhibitors, retailers and event teams who need to be found from a distance, or to mark a zone without taking up any floor area.
Ring, square, triangle or flat panel
The shape decides how many directions you cover. A circular ring or a square hung from four lines reads from every aisle, which suits an island stand. A triangle offers three faces at a lower weight. A flat double-sided panel is simple, and works well in a store where shoppers walk one way down an aisle. Most are printed fabric pulled over a light frame, which keeps the weight down and packs into a bag for transport.
Talk to the venue before anything else
Nothing goes up without the venue's say so. Most halls control all rigging through an official contractor, and some charge per hanging point, so that cost needs to be in your budget. Check your exhibitor manual for:
- The height limit for suspended items
- The deadline for rigging orders
- Maximum weight per point
- Any fire certificate required for the fabric
In a shop or office, ask the building manager what the ceiling grid can safely carry.
Sizing for people on the far side of the hall
A banner that looks vast on the floor shrinks once it rises eight metres. Work out the distance you want to be seen from, and scale your logo to that rather than to the frame. Use your company name and little else, in a heavy typeface against a plain background. Mind the lights as well: dark halls and spotlights can leave the graphic in shadow. For help tying the banner to the rest of your stand, see exhibition displays.
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Useful to know
Your questions.
Do I need to print the inside of a ring banner?
Usually not. People look at the outer face, and the inside is often left plain. If the banner will be seen from upper floors or a balcony, a printed inside or a top panel may be worth considering.
Can ceiling hanging banners be reused at other shows?
Yes, the frame and fabric can usually be packed away and used again. Check each new venue's height and weight limits, as a banner allowed at one hall may not suit the next.
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