Custom Banners

Submission specifications for Custom Banners

Add 5 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 5 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

Keep 50 mm safety margin.

Keep all important text and images at least 50 mm away from the edge of the finished size.

Resolution of at least 150 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 150 dpi.

Use CMYK as the colour mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Check your artwork for overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint unless you want this effect in your design. You can read more about overprint in our Help Center.

Frequently Asked Questions for Custom Banners

What is this product? And what can I use it for?

• Banners are one of our most-sold products and are very popular as a promotional display print. It can be printed with the design of your choice. You can promote yourself or your business if you place the banner where it can be seen by a lot of people!
• This product can be used:
• For business introductions
  
• • Promote discounts or events
  
• • Provide information
• • To support at parties

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Custom Banners is:
• Nextday
• NOTE: Only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). In this way the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
• NOTE: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off time.

Which production techniques do we use?

• For the production of Custom Banners, we use the following production technique(s):
• • UV-print: The printing is fulfilled with eco-friendly ink which is cured by means of UV light. This technique is also used by dentists for placing a filling. Curing ensures that the quality is clear and the colours are printed sharp.
  

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Custom Banners, we use our most reliable carriers which, in most cases, are UPS or DPD.
• We also use DHL and our own courier service. However, these carriers are only used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).
• DHL
• The Custom Banners that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

What materials can I choose from?

• Standard banner (510 gsm PVC sailcloth): This is the most bought material for banners. The banner is very solid and made for inside and outside use. The banner is re-usable and fire-retardant.
• Wind Proof MESH Canvas: This material is suitable for outdoor locations where there is a lot of wind. Due to the small holes in the fabric, the wind can pass through it.
  Note:
  - Please note that QR codes printed on a mesh banner will not function due to the perforated structure of the fabric. - The edges can have a slightly different appearance when the canvas is folded over and sewn with the rings in place.
• Blockout (Both sides): Blockout Banners are slightly thicker and unlike other banners, not transparent. Perfect for printing on both sides!
• Budget banner (450 gsm PVC sailcloth): This banner is of lower quality. It is for one-time-only use and is used a lot on (themed) parties.

What type of finishing can I choose for my custom size banner?

• Trimmed, without rings: The banners will be only be trimmed. This results in not being able to hang your banner up.
• Rings in the corner, without hems: With this finishing your banner is trimmed and has rings to hang it up (Note: only possible to hang up banners with a maximum size of 150 x 300cm). The distance from the edge of the banner to the rings is about 15mm.
• Rings every 30 cm, without hems: WIth this finishing your banner is trimmed and has rings to hang it up (Note: only possible to hang up banners with a maximum size of 150 x 300cm). More rings result in more possibilities to hang it up!
• Rings in the corner, with hems: Finishing your banner and adding hems and rings in the corner gives it extra stability and possibilities to hang it up.
• Ring every 30 cm, with hems: You are choosing to trim the cloth, to hem the cloth and to place rings every 30 cm with this option. The hems and the rings will make sure that your cloth will hang extra sturdily. This is the strongest finishing option.

Can I also buy elastic bands for my banner?

• It is also possible to buy elastic bands with your banner. If you have rings in your banner, elastic bands are very useful to hang it up steadily!

What does "B1 Certified" mean when it comes to a material being fire retardant?

• The B1 fire retardancy certificate designates materials as "hardly flammable" and therefore suitable for use in any indoor event. The material does not spread fire.