Additional Information:
gsm = Grams Per Square Meter
The higher the gsm the thicker/heavier the media.
Silk, Uncoated etc is the feel of the media
Mic = Micron (the higher the Micron the more rigid it is)
Welcome Banners
A warm welcome starts before the door opens. Custom-printed welcome banners on 440gsm PVC, made to order in our Tavistock workshop and delivered UK-wide.
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- Finished Size: Size of artwork supplied
- Media: 440gsm Scrim PVC Banner Material
- Options Available Include
- Supplied with eyelets only (Indoor use recommended)
- Hemmed with Eyelets: Placed in every corner and/or at every 1m
- Pole Pockets (perfect for scaffolding)
- Artwork Size with Bleed: Artwork plus 5mm bleed where possible
- Safe zone: 25mm in from the edge of the banner design. (This ensures the hem is not shown on text etc)
- File Types: PDF (flattened), JPEG, PNG
- Other Products: Mesh Banner Printing, PVC Banner Printing or Quality Roller Banners, Crowd Barriers and Desktop Roller Banners
Welcome Banners – Made to Order in Tavistock and Delivering across the UK
A warm welcome starts before the door opens. A printed welcome banner does that job brilliantly – at a school gate on open day, outside a village hall ahead of the summer fayre, or in a shop window the week a new business opens. Ours are printed in-house at our Tavistock workshop on hard-wearing 440gsm PVC banner material, and we deliver anywhere in the UK.
Where a Welcome Banner Works
If people are arriving somewhere for the first time, a welcome banner earns its keep. It sets the tone, points the way and tells visitors they are in the right place.
- School gates, open days and induction mornings
- Village halls, community centres and parish events
- Church events, fayres and harvest festivals
- Shop openings, cafe launches and market stalls
- Weddings, anniversaries and family celebrations
- Sports club open days and registration mornings
Design Tips – Keep the Welcome Simple
The best welcome banners are read at a glance. A few pointers from our design team:
- Big, readable words – the word “Welcome” should be the largest thing on the banner
- High contrast colours so the message works in shade and bright sun alike
- Keep the message short – “Welcome to…” plus a name or a date is usually plenty
- Don’t overcrowd – leave some clear space rather than filling every corner
If you would like a hand, our in-house graphic design team can lay everything out for you from a quick brief.
Finishing Options – Explained Simply
Every banner leaves the workshop finished for its setting, with three straightforward options:
- Just Eyelets – a simple indoor finish, ideal for halls and interiors
- Hems and Eyelets – for outdoors, with a hemmed edge and 11mm eyelets every metre and every corner for secure fixing
- Glued Pole Pockets – top and bottom pockets for banners that slide onto a hanging pole system
Not sure which you need? Tell us where the banner will hang and we will confirm the right finish before we print.
Sizes – We’ll Confirm the Best Fit for Your Space
Welcome banners are printed up to a maximum print width of 1.2 metres, with lengths to 5 metres. Whether you need something modest for a reception desk or a larger banner for a school gate, send us the wall, rail or fence measurements and we will confirm the best size for your space before anything goes to print.
Made to Order in Tavistock – Delivered UK-Wide
Every welcome banner is printed to order in our own workshop at 69 West Street, Tavistock, so nothing is farmed out to a faceless production line. Real people check the artwork, print the banner and pack it for despatch in 2-3 or 4-5 working days, with UK-wide delivery. It is the same friendly, straightforward service we have offered homes and businesses across Devon and Cornwall since 2009.
A Kinder Choice – Carbon Captured Printing
We are a Carbon Captured company, which means the carbon footprint of your banner is offset through UK woodland creation. If sustainability matters to your school, hall or community group, you can mention it proudly on the day.
Welcome Banner FAQs
What should a welcome banner say?
Keep it simple. “Welcome to…” followed by the name of the school, hall, business or event, and a date if there is one. One or two short lines beat a paragraph every time – the banner only has a second or two to make its impression.
Can you print my own design?
Yes. Supply your artwork as a flattened PDF, JPEG or PNG and we will check it before printing. Artwork needs 5mm bleed and a 25mm safe zone so nothing important sits too close to the edge. If you do not have a design, our in-house graphic design team can create one for you.
What size welcome banner do I need?
It depends on where it will hang and how far away people will be reading it. We print up to a 1.2 metre maximum print width and lengths to 5 metres. Send us your measurements and we will confirm the best size for your space.
How is it finished for outdoor use?
Outdoor banners are finished with hems and eyelets – a hemmed edge with 11mm eyelets every metre and every corner – so they can be fixed securely with cable ties or bungees. For pole systems, choose glued pole pockets at the top and bottom. Just Eyelets is the indoor-only option.