Our vinyl, mesh, and fabric banners can all be trimmed and finished with various options including grommets, hemmed edges, reinforced webbing, and pole pockets. We've outlined these options below and when they are typically used based on the size of the banners and how and where you need to hang the banners.

Grommets

Grommets are brass rings that are normally 1/2" to 3/4" in diameter. They are inserted along the edges of the banner as needed. Because you can hang the banner using rope, zip ties, or anchors inserted through the grommets, they are the most common and versatile method used to hang banners. For smaller banner, grommets in the corners may suffice for most applications. For larger banners, we would recommend hemming the edges and inserting the grommets through the hemmed edges for added strength. To learn how your artwork should be set up to accommodate grommets, please visit our file setup page.

Hemming

Hemmed edges are created by folding 1.25" of vinyl over to the back of the banner and then stitching or heat welding the 2 layers together. Because the grommets are inserted through 2 layers of vinyl along the hemmed edges, this greatly increases the banner and helps ensure the grommets to do not tear out. We highly recommend having the edges hemmed on all outdoor vinyl banners and for large indoor banners as well. To learn the appropriate bleed or extra vinyl required in your artwork setup to accommodate hemming, please visit our file setup page.

Reinforced Webbing

Reinforced webbing is a cross-stitched nylon strip that is heat welded or sewn inside of the hem. Webbing is typically used on very large format or grand format banners for maximum strength and durability. When webbing is used, the grommets are now going through 2 layers of vinyl and the webbing. These greatly reduces the risk of the grommets tearing out in wind or from the sheet weight of the banner.

Pole Pockets

Pole pockets are created by folding over extra vinyl and stitching or heat welding it to the back of the banner, creating a pocket where a pole will slide into. Pole pockets are traditionally placed along the top and bottom edges of the banner. The top pole is usually attached to the ceiling or other structure above using ropes or cables, while a dowel rod or pvc pipe is inserted into the bottom pocket for extra weight to hold the banner taught and help it lie flat. Pole pockets can be used on the left and right side, if you have an existing pole system in place. Some frame systems for hanging banners on the side of buildings or other structure require pole pockets on all 4 sides.