Banners vs. Flags
Is a banner what you are really looking for?  Banners are generally displayed vertically and are secured at the top and bottom with hardware.  Flags fly freely and are secured at the top only.

How Big of A Banner Should You Get?
Banner size is determined by pole height. The size of banner best suited for your display depends upon the size of the pole it will be installed on.

Small – 16” x 45” Banners
Low level poles, sometimes called pedestrian poles range from 8 to 18 feet high.

Medium – 30” x 60” Banners
Mid-level poles range from 18 to 30 feet high.

Large – 30” x 80” Banners
Large poles, sometimes referred to as highway or utility poles range from 30 feet on up.

How Many Colors Count In Your First Choice Design?
The background color is the color of the fabric and therefore does not count as a color in your design. Otherwise stated count only the colors of ink used.

How Expensive Are Banners?
There are three criteria that drive banner pricing: 1) size of banner 2) number of inks used 3) quantity of banners printed of one design at one time.  Banners range in price from $47 each on up.

Are All Banners Printed on Both Sides?
It is standard procedure at Display Sales to print on both sides of the banner for no additional charge.

Art Requirements
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Electronic Artwork Submission Requirements
Nylon and Twill Fabric Color Charts
Layout Templates

How Fast Can You Get Your Banners?

Stock Banners
Pre-printed banners of our most popular designs can be delivered in five business days after payment is received.

Stock Banners Personalized
Some, not all of our pre-printed banners allow for personalization. For example on a welcome banner one could add the city name or a message. Personalization is an extra set up charge of $95 plus $16 per banner. Personalized banners can be delivered within ten business days after art approval and down payment is received.

Custom and Ready to Screen Banners
Custom designs work off of artwork created by our graphic designer or provided by the customer.  Custom work goes through a two proof design approval process and requires one half down payment prior to production.  Custom designs take 20 days after proof approval and receipt down payment.

Ready to Screen uses an existing design that is not already produced.  Customer chooses fabric and ink color and therefore is handled as custom work.  Ready to Screen designs take 15 days after proof approval and receipt down payment.

What Processes And Materials Do You Print Banners On?
Avenue Banners, the outdoor banners one typically sees on a town’s main street are printed on a vinyl or marine acrylic (Weather Guard) substrate. The processes used to print are screen printing and digital.  Traditional silk screen type printing may use either Weather Guard or Vinyl as a substrate. Digital printing only uses vinyl substrate. If your design uses more than four colors it is likely that digital on vinyl will be the best option for your project. With digital printing on vinyl there is no need to count colors in your design. Digital is the best option for customers who desire photorealistic results.

How Long Will Our Banners Last?

WeatherGuard Banners – Repair & Replacement Guaranty
Our WeatherGuard Banners offer 100% warranty for ink and workmanship for 4 seasons or one and a half years (18 months) of continuous use and service.  Banner warranty applies to banners installed correctly on Display Sales bracket systems. {A season equals four months.}  Please call your area’s Sales Representative at 1-800-328-6195 for complete details.

Vinyl Banners - Repair & Replacement Guaranty
Vinyl banners feature a 100 % non-prorated warranty for two seasons or nine months of continuous use under normal^* conditions of use and service.  Banner warranty applies to banners installed correctly on Display Sales bracket systems. *{A season equals four months.  Some fading is considered normal.}  Please call your area’s Sales Representative at 1-800-328-6195 for complete details.

Bracket Warranty
Display Sales’ bracket systems feature a 5-year 100% warranty, not prorated, for continuous use under normal conditions of use and service.

At Display Sales, we know that a successful banner program starts with the proper Bracket System. Display Sales has spent twenty-five years developing and field testing the best banner systems available.  Our rustproof, cast aluminum brackets and flexible fiberglass rods are designed to reduce wind load and keep banners taut to reduce wear on the banner and rods.

What Is A Bracket System?
The hardware it takes to mount and display banners is what Display Sales refers to as a bracket set or bracket system. One set is enough hardware to mount one single banner. Banners are typically mounted on a light pole or utility pole.
 

Which Type Of Bracket System Is Best For Your Installation?

98 Series Banner Bracket System

• Designed for banners 24” to 30” wide by 60” to 90” long

• Considered heavy-duty hardware

• Choice of 27” or 40” adjustable banding in silver only

• For an additional charge heavy duty FastLoc banding is available

• 98 series hardware comes in silver only

45 Series Banner Bracket System

• Designed for 16” to 24” wide by 45” to 54” long

• Considered standard hardware

• Choice of silver or black 27” adjustable banding

• Silver 40” adjustable banding is also an option

• For an additional charge heavy duty FastLoc banding is available

• 45 Series hardware comes in black only

What Items Are Included in a Banner Bracket System

98 Series Set Contents

• 2 no rust, heavy duty aluminum brackets

• 2 fiberglass rods, aluminum tipped to prevent wear, rods are cantilevered to hold banner taut and reduce wear on banner

• 2 rod pins to secure the rod in the bracket

• 2 tywraps to secure the banner to the bracket

• 6 stainless steel bands to secure bracket to the pole, choice of two lengths

45 Series Set Contents

• 2 black coated aluminum brackets

• 2 fiberglass rods designed to flex with the wind

• 2 rod pins to secure the banner to the bracket

• 2 tywraps to secure the banner to the bracket

• 4 stainless steel bands powder-coated black to secure bracket in 27” length

• 27” or 40” stainless steel bands also available in silver uncoated

When Should You Use Heavy Duty FastLoc Banding?

• If your light poles are square

• If your light poles are tapered

• If you will install on wood utility poles

• If your installation is double hung

• If you will be installing on more than ten poles

Custom Design
We can help you create a design that is just right for your organization. Display Sales offers the services of a professional graphic designer at the rate of $75 per hour. We will work with you to design custom art for your project. We comply with US copyright law and as such cannot replicate licensed characters or other artist’s intellectual property.

Do You Offer Installation Services?
No we do not.  We offer well-written instructions for installation.  Our Customer Service department will happily offer you technical assistance via telephone as well.  When planning a banner program installation is an important consideration.  City public works departments and utility companies are a good place to start when looking for installation assistance.  Also it is important to gain permission to install banners from the entity that owns the utility or light poles prior to purchasing and installing banners or decorations.

All Banners are Not Created Equal
Display Sales uses superior materials and sound construction backed by warranties and reliable customer service.  Some features that set Display Sales apart from the competition are:

• Backed by a company with a positive 40 year history

• 100% yarn dyed acrylic

• Fade, mold, mildew, & rot resistant

• Water resilient

• Ten standard colors of fabric

• Bound or rolled and hemmed vertical edges

• Vinyl lined rod sleeves

• Brass grommets

• Heat- Dried Plastisol ink

• Many popular designed are pre-printed, ready to ship

• Personalization is available on many designs

• Custom banners are available

• On staff graphic artist to create or touch up artwork

• Choice of screen printed or digital printed process

• Public works employees love our durable, easy to install hardware

• Personal service from our professional Sales Representatives

• Personal assistance available from our knowledgeable

• Customer Service staff

• References available or see our Testimonial Section on this site

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