There's a very good reason that Sandbox Signs + Graphics has created so many banners for Vancouver and Lower Mainland businesses. Banners are flexible. When some business owners think of signage, banners are usually not the first thing that comes to mind. They may mistakenly believe that the banner is something you only see flapping in the wind above a car sales lot or hanging from street lamps on many of Vancouver’s streets. Yes, those are banners, however, they don’t demonstrate the many ways in which banners are used by Vancouver retailers and businesses. Once a business starts using banners, they become a go-to solution for a variety of sales and promotion scenarios. Retail businesses love banners because they: Are usually more affordable than other types of signage. Can be made in a variety of sizes to suit many needs. Are lightweight and portable. Can be used indoors or outdoors. Are effective...
In part 1 of this 2-part series on banners for Vancouver street-facing retail stores, we discussed what a banner is and detailed the pros and cons of vinyl banners vs. cloth banners. This month, we’ll discuss typical usage scenarios for street-facing stores and provide some quick banner design planning tips. Sandbox Signs + Graphics has been creating attractive, competitively priced hanging and display banners for retailers for 25 year. Our signs can be seen inside and outside retail stores across the Lower Mainland. Street-Facing Retail Usage Scenarios Banners are typically used in the following ways for street-facing Vancouver retail stores: Main store signage. Street-facing hanging window banners. Freestanding sale banners. Loss-leader signage. Main signage (outdoor) Many retailers don’t consider banners for their Vancouver retail company main signage, but they should! Outdoor vinyl scrim banners are attractive and reasonably priced (compared to wood or metal signs). Banners can be cut into a variety of shapes (though...
If you run a street-facing store and are considering purchasing retail signage, read on to find out about banners for Vancouver and BC retailers. Banners are a versatile, economical choice for both indoor and outdoor use. Banners are used for much more than car lots and can fulfill nearly every signage and marketing need for street-facing retailers. What is a Banner? Banners are typically constructed of cloth or scrim vinyl. Cloth banners are primarily used indoors. For the outdoors, scrim vinyl is a better choice that will withstand Vancouver's often wet weather. Scrim vinyl banners have a polyester mesh interior coated with durable, water-impermeable vinyl. Where and how the banner is used will dictate whether to choose cloth or vinyl. Vinyl, because it is waterproof, durable, and has a more rigid structure, can be used both indoors and outdoors, whereas cloth banners are rarely used outdoors. Whether you use cloth or vinyl banners for...
If you stroll downtown streets, you'll likely notice just how many banner signs grace Vancouver storefronts and business entrances. They are plentiful and of infinite variety. The variety of design, materials, shapes, and colours used to create this form of affordable signs is rather amazing. You may not think of them as "signs", or even consider the design and craft that goes into the creation of a custom cloth or vinyl banner for a Vancouver business. There is, however, more to the banner than meets the eye. Banners Deserve More Respect Banner signage doesn't get the respect it deserves. It just might be the most flexible, portable, noticeable (if well designed), and cost-effective form of signage available. The reality is that banners may be the last type of sign a business considers for their retail or office storefront. If you happen to be looking for a business sign, you might think of awning...