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If you have been looking for a custom vinyl sign banner you have probably heard the terms 10 ounce or 13 ounce material. Does this matter? The answer is absolutely yes. The weight of the vinyl banner material makes a huge difference.
If a vinyl banner is made with 10 ounce material then this means that the vinyl weighs 10 ounces per square yard. In all of our sign banner printing we use 13 ounce for a single sided banner and 16 ounce for a double sided vinyl banner. It may seem like the difference between 10 and 13 ounces would be small but it is actually quite significant. An 8 or 10 ounce material is quite light compared to 13 ounce material. Using a 13 ounce material will give you a good strong banner that will hang straight and last longer than a vinyl banner made with a lighter material.
For a double sided banner we suggest using a 16 ounce material with a block-out layer. The block-out layer on a double sided banner is essential because this is what keeps the sun or light from shinning through and causing a shadow from one side to the other. A double sided vinyl banner also needs to be stronger because of the way they are installed. While most single sided banners are attached to a wall or fence so there is not much stress put on the material. Double sided sign banners are generally hung by the 4 corners between two post so that both sides of the banner can be easily read. There are also finishing options that can add strength and durability to your vinyl banner. Please see our article on vinyl sign banner finishing options.
Another material that is growing in popularity is what is known as a mesh banner material. This is a material that is actually a tightly woven mesh that will allow the wind through but still allow the sign copy to be easily read. This is highly recommended in windy conditions.