18oz banners provide excellent outdoor durability with enhanced wind resistance and mechanical tear resistance. Utilizing UV printing, they deliver high color saturation and high-precision graphic output due to the smooth surface. The optional white ink underbase process ensures vibrant patterns on dark backgrounds. The material is stiff, resists curling when hung, and offers a flat, professional appearance. It supports multiple installation methods: grommets & ropes, pole pockets, hook-and-loop fasteners, tie-down straps, etc. All sizes are customizable.
For Screen Printing:
- Size: Set your artwork to the actual dimensions you want it printed.
- Color Mode: File in the CMYK color model. For single-color printing, submit your artwork in 100% black on a transparent or white background, the black areas will be printed.
- Resolution: 300 dpi for optimal clarity.
For Digital T-Shirt Printing:
- Size: Set your artwork to the actual dimensions you want it printed.
- Color Mode: Save your file in the CMYK color model on a transparent background.
- File Format: Preferred formats are .PDF or .PNG with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi; .PNG files usually provide the best results.
For Digital Large Format Printing:
- Size: Set your artwork to the actual dimensions you want it printed.
- Color Mode: Save your file in the CMYK color model.
File Format: Acceptable formats include .PDF, .JPEG with a minimum resolution of 150 dpi; .PDF files are often preferred.
For Offset Printing:
- Size: Set your artwork to the actual dimensions you want it printed.
- Bleed Area: Include a bleed area of 2mm to 4mm (0.125" to 0.25") beyond the finished size. For example, for a 5" x 7" postcard, the design size should be 5.125" x 7.125".
- Color Mode: Save your file in the CMYK color model.
- File Format: Preferred formats are .PDF or .JPEG with at least 300 dpi resolution; .PDF files typically yield the best results.
- Text: Rasterize or convert all text layers to outlines to prevent font issues.
