How to Save Money on Banners and Flags. (Which Banner Should I Buy?)

You may have seen our trusty pull-up <a href="https://www.printulu.co.za/product/banners?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=internal" class="internal-link text-[#007756] hover:text-[#005d42] underline font-medium">banner</a> in some of our videos, like the one below where Trudi, our graphic designer, explains our design process. Even if you haven't seen it yet, you should note that we've added a huge amount of new banners and flags to our website.

Yep – your options to choose from have practically just doubled. We've gotten quite a few questions from you regarding our existing banners, and we can only imagine that the new products will only generate even more questions. After all, what exactly _is_ the difference between a sharkfin banner and a wind cheat– Wait. "Windcheater banner"? What is that?!

<AcademyQuote> The right banner for your business isn't about the most expensive option – it's about matching your specific needs with the perfect product features. </AcademyQuote>

That's why we're giving you this quick and easy guide to make sure you're buying the right product for what you need and save money in the process. Seems too good to be true? Read on for a straight-talking guide from your online printer!

Wall Banners#

• 1Wall banners are one of the most convenient and professional-looking pieces of marketing equipment that you can buy.
• 2Also referred to as backdrops.
• 3Printed on high-quality PVC. PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride – it's highly durable and dirt resistant, which makes your wall banners perfect for reuse at any event.
• 4You'll love how easily you can carry and assemble your wall banner with the durable and collapsible mechanism.

Telescopic Banners#

• 1Also known as feather flags.
• 2These banners and flags are incredibly popular for any sort of outdoor event you can think of. Telescopic banners are ideal for making a visual impact when advertising your brand.
• 3Our Telescopic banners are lightweight, portable, durable and cost-effective, with the pole on the left side of the banner holding it steady.
• 4They can be printed double-sided!
• 5The telescopic banner comes complete with 25mm aluminium poles and a 16mm ground spike all fitted into a handy carry bag that you can easily transport with you.

!Sale#

Wind Cheater Banners#

• 1Wind Cheater Banners are ideal advertising tools for the outdoors.
• 2These banners are available in three different heights: 2m, 3m and 4m.
• 3The banner comes with a lightweight aluminium or fibreglass frame and spike.
• 4This all folds neatly into the handy carry bag that we supply with your printed banner!
• 5Printulu's printed Wind Cheater banners are printed on 110gsm UltraSheen. The glossy UltraSheen material is washable and will keep your graphics looking brilliant and sharp.

<AcademyProTip> Choose Wind Cheater banners for windy coastal areas – they're specifically designed to handle South Africa's unpredictable weather conditions without tearing or losing their shape. </AcademyProTip>

Sharkfin Banners#

• 1Also known as Harp Banners.
• 2Great for indoor and outdoor use.
• 3Printulu Sharkfin banners are available in three different heights: 2m, 3m and 4m. The banner comes with a lightweight aluminium or fibreglass frame and spike. This all folds neatly into the handy carry bag that we supply with your printed banner!
• 4Printulu Sharkfin banners are printed on 110gsm UltraSheen. The glossy UltraSheen material of our Sharkfin banners is washable.

**Pop-up Banners**#

• 1Ideal for indoor and outdoor use.
• 2Eye-catching and fun.
• 3Printulu's Pop-up Banner comes with its own lightweight mechanism and is printed on banner-weave material. The banner-weave material will keep your graphics looking brilliant and sharp.
• 4This material is UV resistant.

!Train station with signage#

Pull-up Banners#

• 1Pull up banners are an extremely useful large-format marketing tool.
• 2They can be used for businesses of any size. A pull-up banner is the perfect high-impact portable <a href="/blog/topics/branding-identity" class="internal-link text-[#007756] hover:text-[#005d42] underline font-medium">branding</a> solution for trade shows, exhibitions, presentations, conferences, retail displays and more.
• 3It comes with a convenient protective carry bag for the full banner stand.
• 4Printed on high-quality PVC. PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride – it's highly durable and dirt resistant, which makes your wall banners perfect for reuse at any event.
• 5The Economic Stand option ensures that your pull-up banner price doesn't skyrocket, but still remains stylish. This unit comes with a metallic silver finish and is ideal for indoor displays. The easy-to-carry and quick-to-set-up functionality make these stands ideal to take with you to your next conference and expo.
• 6The Executive Stand option is a deluxe roll-up banner that has an attractive chrome finish. This gives your pull-up banner a premium image that's ideal for exclusive events. The easy-to-carry and quick-to-set-up functionality ensures that the pull-up banner size doesn't hinder you.

<AcademyDadJoke> Why don't banners ever get lost? Because they always know how to pull themselves together! </AcademyDadJoke>

X-Banners#

• 1The X-banner is a simple, easy-to-use, light and economical banner.
• 2Ideal for advertising your brand indoors and can be easily placed at retail centres and conventions.
• 3Our x-banners are printed on PVC and they're available in various sizes. PVC stands for Polyvinyl chloride – it's very durable and dirt resistant, making your x-banner a perfect marketing product for reuse in any business situation, whether as a stand in your shop or a banner at an event.
• 4They're folded and supplied in a carry bag for your convenience.
• 5Each corner of the high-resolution long-life print has an eyelet which helps with easy, fast assembly.
• 6The X-Banner Stand is a compact and durable stand. It sports graphite arms and aluminium legs. For easy setup, the pole mechanism slides up and is secured by the tripod base. Once done you can collapse it into one piece and carry it in the accompanying canvas bag.

!Yum yum banner#

PVC Banners#

• 1PVC banners allow you to advertise your company or event both indoors and outdoors. Printulu offers affordable PVC banner printing with eyelets (a small hole for a lace or cord to be passed through or for a hook to be inserted into) attached.
• 2This means the PVC banners can be hung up anywhere, ideal for windy conditions, so that your clients notice your marketing message everywhere.

Banners and flags form part of a greater branding strategy for maximum exposure and using them right can make all the difference. You can view our outdoor banners and flags options here