Custom Team Banners

Use these buying points to choose the right Custom Team Banners configuration.

1. Mounting Location Determines the Right Vinyl Weight

   Start here. Gymnasium walls and indoor courts call for 11 oz PVC Flex vinyl. Each banner stays light enough to hang flat on standard wall hooks without pulling or curling at the corners. Outdoor fence lines and poles need 16 oz. The heavier weight holds its shape through sustained wind across a full fall or spring season without sagging between grommets. Pick your weight first, then configure everything else.

2. Banner Dimensions Depend on Viewing Distance from the Stands

   A 2 ft x 3 ft banner reads clearly from roughly 20 to 25 ft. That covers most dugout and sideline distances. For gymnasium walls, families typically sit 30 to 40 ft back in the bleachers. Go with a 3 ft x 4 ft or 3 ft x 5 ft layout so names and numbers stay legible from the seats. Use 1 inch of letter height per 10 ft of viewing distance to size the name and number text on each player banner.

3. Finishing Type Matches the Mounting Hardware at Your Venue

   Grommets every 2 ft are the right call for chain-link fencing and gymnasium wall hooks. That covers most team banner setups. Pole pockets work for banners sliding onto a horizontal rod above a court or stage. And hem and heat weld (folded, heat-sealed edges) suits frames or display systems with no hardware at all. Confirm your mounting hardware before you finalize the finishing option so you don't need to reorder.

4. Order Size and Roster Depth Affect Production Timeline

   Here's the thing: a roster of 10 to 15 players typically ships within 3 to 4 business days after proof approval. Rosters of 16 to 25 players may need 1 to 2 additional business days for production. Order at least 8 to 10 days before your season opener to leave room for proof review and shipping. Mid-season replacement banners for lineup changes follow the same timeline, so plan a reorder as soon as a roster spot changes.

Resolution matters most on player headshots. We recommend 300 DPI (dots per inch, the measure of image sharpness) for any photo element under 4 ft wide. That's where faces and jersey numbers are close enough to read, and soft edges show. For larger banners, 150 DPI is the floor.

Color mode

Submit files as PDF, PNG, JPG, or AI. AI (vector) files are preferred for logos and text because they scale without losing sharpness. Set your color mode to CMYK (the 4-color printing process using cyan, magenta, yellow, and black). RGB files shift in color during conversion, so CMYK gives you the closest match between screen and print.

Bleed and safe zone

Build your file with a 0.25 in bleed (extra artwork beyond the trim line on all sides) so no white edges appear after cutting. Keep all names, numbers, and logos at least 0.5 in inside the trim line (the safe zone) to avoid cropping.