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Roller banners are certainly one of our most popular products in the range. Practical, cost-effective, easy to transport and so simple to set up. With so many qualities, how can you not love this versatile piece of kit?

Before you invest in pull up banners as a marketing tool to promote your business, check out the shortlist of top tips we gathered to ensure that you get the best from them.

Make your Roller Banner SHOUT
Don’t be afraid to be bold and make a strong statement. Use bright and vibrant colours – after all, it’s all about getting noticed. If you’re using photos, check the quality of your images – the resolution should be at least 300dpi to avoid looking pixelated.

Top tip: Roller banners have a longer life span than most promotional materials; they can be used over and over again – especially when ordered from Melon Press. Our roller banners material is anti-glare, anti-scratch and anti-tear, giving them great durability. With this in mind, your design should not include information or images that ‘date’ the graphic. For example your product prices may go up or down, so avoid this if possible. Keep the messaging on brand and generic if you can for maximum longevity.

Consider design placement
The top third of the roller banner is the most visible area (that’s the bit that shouts!), and by default, the most important. Select what you place in this area carefully. It could be your logo – if you are running a brand awareness activity; or a bullet point messages that summarise your objectives, service proposition or perhaps USP. Either way, ensure this is a conscious decision, as it will be the most viewed by prospects/customers.

Top tip: The bottom part of the roller banner graphic is rolled into the mechanism (aka roller banner stand), so ensure you don’t place anything relevant in this part of your design. Use our free Melon-Press template to help you with this.

Less is more
Be mindful of how much text you add in your design – although some roller banners offer you plenty of space, you must resist the temptation to include lots and lots of copy. This can make the graphic look too ‘busy’ and will be less inviting than a well-spaced and concise message
Remember: you may have seconds to get your message across, so it should be snappy and easy to understand.
Use your roller banners to attract attention and instigate curiosity; add info that could be a conversation opener, especially if you are using them at a trade show or at exhibitions/events/conferences.

Top tip: Proof read, proof read again, and proof read one more time – Make certain that there are no spelling or grammatical mistakes, they may count negatively towards the perception of your company.

Own it, brand it
It goes without saying that your logo and contact details should be clearly visible – always include a website, phone number and even social media icons or profiles.

Top tip: Quick response (QR) codes allow customers with smartphones to quickly visit your website, without the need of typing the URL address – they could be a very intelligent and innovative addition to your design.

Size matters
Consider where you will display your roller banner and how much space you have available; this will help you select the most appropriate size.

Melon Press offers 6 different sizes of roller banners:

• 800x2000mm or 850x2000mm – the most common popular sizes for general use
• 1000x2000mm or 1200x2000mm – this banner is a bit larger, but still lightweight and easy to transport.
• 1500x2000mm or 2000x2000mm – if you have plenty of space and want maximum visibility, this is the right option for you.

Our roller banner print is of the highest quality. Combined with amazing customer service and competitive prices, there is no need to shop around – count on Melon Press to supply you with fantastic graphics and durable roller banners that will help your business stand out.

In an increasingly developing digital world, large format printing still holds a lot of power to attract attention. With a combined approach of digital and large format print, your business can increase visibility and, in turn, your customer base.

But what is large format printing? In short, large format printing is printing on larger surfaces than traditional specifications allow, using either a roll-to-roll printer, flatbed printer, or a combination or the two.

Large format printing is most commonly used for banners and posters, but can also be used for large scale brochures, window clings, and point of sale displays, as well as maps, diagrams and charts.

The type of large format printing you chose will be dependent on the type of project you require. At Melon Press, our online print shop provides the following:

Banners

Banner printing is one of the most popular choices for businesses, and one of the most affordable methods too. They create huge impact, attracting an immediate response from the viewer, on a large scale. Banner printing is very versatile, it can be used for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Made from materials built to last, they also have great longevity.

Our banners can be printed and finished to suit your exact requirements, with a choice of Standard PVC for indoor and outdoor use, or Mesh PVC for outdoor use in high wind areas, and scaffold structures.

Roller Banners

Roller banners are also a popular choice. Practical, cost-effective, easy to transport and so simple to set up. They are the ideal option for exhibitions and trade shows, retail, gyms, office environments and virtually any other indoor setting.

Our roller banners are available in a wide range of widths as well as Standard bases or weightier Premium versions.

Posters

Posters also make a significant impact, and with strategic positioning can really enhance a product, brand awareness or point of view.

Our PVC posters are printed on 440gsm, making them tear-resistant and waterproof; ideal for both indoor and outdoor use.

Stickers

Stickers are a great way to advertise your company’s products and services on a multitude of surfaces. Whether it is on a box, food packaging item, envelope, window, car window, bicycle frame, van, scaffolding, clothes, machinery, electrical appliances, or even walls.

Our stickers come in Self-adhesive Vinyl, Contra Vision, Static Cling and Low Tack Removeable Stickers.

Dibond Composite, Correx and Foamex

We also provide a number of board options, suitable for a range of marketing materials. Our Dibond Composite is well suited for external use and often used for shop or restaurant fascia’s and signs. Whilst our Correx boards are corrugated, lightweight and plastic, making them very versatile. And our flexible Foamex boards come in a range of standard and bespoke sizes, suitable for indoor use only.

 Take a look at our online print shop today. Expect nothing less than outstanding quality. That’s the Melon Press promise. With safe and secure checkout for peace of mind, Express Delivery available and Quality Assured products, you can start designing today.

Let’s create something awesome.