Choosing a product
Choose for moisture, wind, UV, fire rating, surface and intended lifespan.
Last reviewed: October 20, 2026
Indoors, consider moisture, heat, cleaning and fire safety. Outdoors, wind, rain, UV, temperature and fixing method drive the choice. Fence banners need suitable wind behaviour and fixings; long-term outdoor use needs appropriate weather and UV resistance. Public spaces may require a fire classification. Always follow the specifications of the selected variant.
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Dibond, forex or acrylic: which one do I pick?
Forex is light and affordable for indoors, dibond is rigid and weatherproof for outdoors, acrylic gives photos depth and gloss.
Which banner material: frontlit, mesh or blockout?
Frontlit is the outdoor standard, mesh lets wind through for fences and scaffolding, blockout is opaque for double-sided use or backlight.
How do I choose paper, weight and finish?
Matte, gloss, uncoated, rigid or foldable: match the material to its use.
