How much do fabric banners cost?

The cost for dye-sublimated fabric banners is based on square feet of printing. The cost is impacted by two elements, the total square foot of the project and the selected fabric. We currently print on over 40 different fabrics, each one with a slightly different cost per square foot. For more information email us for a price sheet on our most popular fabrics.

What’s the difference between screen-printing, dye-sublimation and digital printing?

Screen printing is a traditional craft using a silk screen to create an image where ink can be pushed through with a squeegee.  Project Graphics is traditionally a large format screen printing company creating screens up to 12’ long to image banners. In today’s world, while still relevant, it is a process that has gradually become overshadowed by digital and dye-sublimation printing.

Dye-sublimation printing (dye-sub) is a process where inks are dyed directly onto fabrics in full color via an automatic printer, similar to printing on a desktop, but grand format. A transfer paper is printed and then placed on top of the fabric and heat set with a large heat press to dye the fabric with the image. The inks penetrate the fabrics and create beautiful images.

Digital printing is similar to dye-sublimation with respect to how the ink is applied to the substrate, except with digital we image the fabric directly. Files are sent to a full color automated printer and the ink is sprayed onto the surface of the textile that is being printed.

What is fabric foiling?

Fabric foiling is the application of metallic colors to textiles. To accomplish this, an adhesive is screen printed onto the surface of the fabric and then a sheet of metallic foil is laid on top of the adhesive to adhere it to the fabric with a heat press. When cooled, the metallic sheet is peeled away leaving a beautiful metallic print on the fabric. To see more about this process a video can be viewed on our company facebook page.

Is there a fabric that can be imaged on both sides to make a double sided banner?

Yes,  Combined Polyester is a fabric frequently used in the production of banners where two sided imaging is required. There is a lightweight version and a heavyweight version. The fabric is laminated with a block out liner between the two fabric surfaces to prevent image shadowing. For a pre-printed hand swatch of this fabric email us with your name and address and we will send it out US Mail.

What’s the difference between a right read and reverse read blade banner or teardrop banner?

A reverse read blade banner is printed on a 110 gram flag fabric where the image bleeds through (95% opacity) to the reverse side of the fabric. The image is mirrored on the back of the flag. A double sided banner is fabricated with two ply fabric, each printed with the information reading correctly. The two fabrics are sewn together to create a double sided right read banner. If you would like samples of these fabrics send us your name and address and we will drop them in the US Mail.

What type of textiles are used in creating a tent canopy?

Tent canopies are fabricated with 600 denier nylon. This is an industrial grade nylon typically used in the manufacturing of boat cushions and marine covers. The surface of the nylon is imaged with customer logos and the reverse side is urethane coated to create a waterproof barrier. For a pre-printed hand swatch of this fabric email us with your name and address and we will send it out US Mail.

Is there a fabric that can be imaged on both sides to make a double sided banner?

Yes,  Combined Polyester is a fabric frequently used in the production of banners where two sided imaging is required. There is a lightweight version and a heavyweight version. The fabric is laminated with a block out liner between the two fabric surfaces to prevent image shadowing. For a pre-printed hand swatch of this fabric email us with your name and address and we will send it out US Mail.