Tradeshow Banners Explained

If you're looking for tradeshow banners, you may require a retractable banner stand, a hanging banner sign, or a vinyl banner with stitching and grommets. To help explain which is which, I'm going to give a quick explanation of each.

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Tradeshow Banners - Banner Stands

One of the best ways to add character and colour to your tradeshow is either with a retractable, telescopic, or spring back banner stand.  These portable tradeshow banners set up within minutes and come in a variety of sizes. We've spoken about the differences between these three stands before. Check out that previous post if you're looking for an in-depth look at these types of stands.

Retractable stands, also called roll up banners, use spring loaded cassettes. Insert a collapsible pole into the base, pull up on the top rail of the tradeshow banner, and attach the rail to the pole and your set and ready to go. Telescopic tradeshow banners work slightly differently.

The poles snap together to create a freestanding frame, and your banner is then attached to this frame. These telescopic stands are often used for wide media walls. A spring back tradeshow banner is a lighter stand. This type of stand holds your banner up using tension.

Each of these are appropriate solutions for trade shows, expanding your visual impact at any event.


Backs of two different tension stands.


Hanging Tradeshow Banners

Many trade shows will use hanging signs to get across their message. These signs can be a great way to showcase your booth, as they hang above your space and do not interfere with foot traffic.

These signs are generally printed on semi-rigid, rollable, and waterproof material called styrene.  You can choose to print these tradeshow banners on high quality vinyl or poster paper instead. If you choose poster paper, they can be left as is or laminated for multiple uses.



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There are a few options for setting up these overhead banners.  To begin with, the most common is a plastic channel called a posted hanger. This is clipped onto the top and bottom of the printed media. Small loops slide in along the top of the hanger, which will allows you to attach it to cables or lines from above.

Different trade show venues will have different rules and regulations for overhead, hanging signs.  Be sure to check with the individual trade show reps to make sure you have everything you need for any overhead signs.


An overhead sign with poster hangers attached.


Vinyl Tradeshow Banners

Finally, you can choose a indoor or economy vinyl banner.  These tradeshow banners are used everywhere, indoor or outdoor depending on the thickness of material.



They can be custom made to fit any size space. You can display these either above your booth or in front of a table. Furthermore, you could put them on a wall beside or behind your booth space.

Showcase your logo, an offer, or an event with these banners.  Each banners comes with stitching along every side, and either grommets or pole pockets so you can hang them as needed. Outdoor tradeshow banners are a little heartier, and are built with nylon webbing for extra strength.



Each of these three options are simple and cost effective solutions.  Standing beside your booth, or hanging above your display, a tradeshow banner is a great way to create impact at your next event.

As always, if you have questions about which of these products are right for you, please don't hesitate to contact us for more info.