Description
Our blockout fabric is 3-ply and 100% polyester. This dye sublimated fabric has white front and back with a blockout layer in between. Low sheen makes this material perfect for applications to stop flash and glare such as for photo backdrops and the blockout layer ensures front lit graphics won’t have any interference from backlighting.
Material:
- Dye Sublimated 9.5 oz. Blockout Fabric (polyester)
Print Options
- Single Sided (Double sided and oversized graphics unavailable for this product)
- Custom sizes up to 8′ x 150′
Optional Material:
- Hems – White or black thread (based on graphic color)
- For orders with hem only, the product will be single stitched
- Hemmed orders with grommets and/or pole pockets will be double stitched
- Number 2 Brass grommets (Stimpson)
- 1″ or 2″ sewn on Velcro
Optional Finishing:
- Pole Pockets
- Hems
- Heat knife cut flush edges (No Hem)
- Grommets
- Velcro
Please Note:
- All banners 89″ or larger on their shortest side will be shipped folded.
- All banners 88″ and under on their shortest side will be shipped rolled.
File Setup
- Accepted File Formats: JPEG or PDF (single page only)
- Color Space: CMYK
- Resolution: 150dpi for raster images (More than enough for large format)
- Max File Upload Size: 300MB
- Submit artwork built to ordered size – Scaled artwork is automatically detected and fit to order
- Do not include crop marks or bleeds
- Double sided products will be uploaded as two separate files unless otherwise specified in the artwork template
Additional Tips
- Do not submit with Pantones/Spot Colors – Convert to CMYK
- Convert live fonts to outlines
- Use provided design templates when available
Design example for pole-pockets:
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What do you recommend on fabric cleaning and wash setting?
A: Fabric can be machine washed with cold water and gentle cycle. Lay flat or hang to dry. Wrinkles or creases can be eliminate with hand steamer. Do NOT bleach, tumble dry, or iron.
Q: Do I need special Banner finishing?
A: The loop side is sewn on the banner, and the hook side is an adhesive strip that is included.
Q: What are suggested pole dimensions for optional pole pocket(s)?
A: Please see our recommendation below:
- 2” pole pocket accommodates 1” diameter pole and under
- 3” pole pocket accommodates 1.5” diameter pole and under
- 4” pole pocket accommodates 2” diameter pole and under
Q: How to setup artwork files for pole pockets?
A: Your submitted graphic should fit the dimensions of the print you ordered. There is no additional bleed required. There will be a hemline across the graphic, it will be 2″, 3″, or 4″ from the edge of the graphic depending on what sized pole pocket you order.
