The material names mean nothing to most people, but the choice is simple once you know where the banner will hang.
Frontlit (510 gsm)
The standard PVC banner material. Sturdy, weatherproof and sharply printed. The right pick for most banners on a wall, a frame or between two posts.
Mesh (270 gsm)
Perforated fabric that lets wind pass through. That makes it the only sensible choice on construction fences, scaffolding and windy spots: a solid banner acts like a sail there. The print is slightly less saturated because of the holes; from a distance you barely notice.
Blockout (610 gsm)
Opaque material with a black core. No light shines through, so the print stays clean even against bright backlight, and it can be printed on both sides. The heaviest of the three.
PES outdoor textile (190 gsm)
Light polyester fabric with a matte, textile look. Nice indoors and for short outdoor campaigns; it creases less and looks softer than PVC.
In short
- Ordinary outdoor use on a wall or frame: frontlit
- On a fence or scaffolding, or lots of wind: mesh
- Double-sided or strong backlight: blockout
- Indoors or a textile look: PES