Banner printing
Turn a blank space into a clear message with printed banners for promotions, events and business signage.
Banner printing
Community group banners
Most community group banners are ordered by a volunteer who has never bought print before. If you run a residents' association, choir, allotment society or campaign group, this page explains what you need to decide and how to avoid paying twice.
If nobody on the committee is a designer
A simple banner often works better than an elaborate one. Pick your group's name, one line saying what you do and how to get in touch, then stop there. Word documents and logos saved from a website rarely print well, so ask whether anyone has the original file. Our artwork guide explains in plain terms what print-ready means. If that sounds daunting, our graphic design service can set the layout for you.
One banner, many uses
Think through everywhere the banner might go in the next few years. A size that fits the church hall stage may be too long for your stall at the summer fair. Measure the smallest place it needs to fit, because you can always hang a small banner somewhere big. Include a general message instead of a specific event so it stays useful, and pick a web address or email that will not change when the committee does.
Carrying it, hanging it and asking permission
A banner carried in a parade needs different finishing from one tied to railings. Pole pockets suit marching, and lightweight fabric banners are kinder on tired arms than PVC. For railings, ask for eyelets. Before you hang anything in public, get permission from the owner of the fence or building. Council property, parks and street furniture may have their own rules, so check with the relevant office first. Afterwards, roll the banner rather than folding it, and agree who keeps it.
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Your questions.
We have no logo. Can a community group banner still look good?
Yes. Clear lettering in one or two strong colours often looks more confident than a poor quality logo. A simple illustration can help, and we can discuss design support if you would like it.
How should a volunteer group store a banner?
Let it dry completely, then roll it with the print facing outwards and keep it somewhere cool and dry. Folding can leave creases, particularly on PVC, and damp storage can mark the surface.
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