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16 posts in Large Format ·
Large FormatWhich Banner Should I Order? Our 6 Banner Materials Compared — 13oz Vinyl, 18oz Blockout, Super Smooth, Mesh, Fabric & Tension Fabric
Side-by-side guide to Kolt Printing's six banner materials: 13oz matte vinyl, 18oz blockout, indoor super smooth, 10oz 70/30 mesh, 9oz wrinkle-free fabric and 8.8oz tension fabric. Which survives wind, which is double-sided, which is for trade shows — plus the most-asked questions on grommets, hems, pole pockets, lifespan and artwork.
Large FormatSEG Displays Explained — Silicone Edge Graphics FAQ: Backlit vs Non-Lit, Sizing, Artwork & Care
Every common question about SEG (silicone edge graphics) answered: how the silicone keder fits the aluminum frame, backlit vs non-lit fabric, how to measure and set up artwork, rich black for lightboxes, washing, shipping and reuse. Links to our 3ft, 10ft and 20ft SEG displays and backlit popups.
Large FormatReplacement Tent Canopies — Rebrand or Refresh Your 10×10, 10×15 or 10×20 Without Buying a New Frame
When to replace a canopy instead of the whole tent, how to measure your frame so the new top fits, why dye-sublimated 6 oz polyester outlasts screen print, and how to order a matching canopy for 10×10, 10×15 and 10×20 hex frames. Made in the USA, ships nationwide in 2 business days.
Large FormatTent Walls for 10-ft Event Tents — Full Wall vs. Half Wall, and When You Need Each
How full and half walls attach, what they do for wind, sun, privacy and branding, how to design a back wall that photographs well, and how to order walls that fit your existing 10×10 frame. Made in the USA, ships nationwide.
Large FormatCustom Table Covers — Table Throw vs. Stretch Cover vs. Round Cover vs. Runner
How to choose between a draped table throw, a fitted stretch cover, a round or bar-height cover and a runner; how to size for 4, 6 and 8-ft tables; open-back vs. closed-back; and how to design fabric that photographs well. Made in the USA, ships nationwide in 2 business days.
Large Format10×10 Custom Event Tents — The Complete Buyer's Guide (Frame, Canopy, Walls & Artwork)
Why 10×10 is the standard event footprint, what a hex aluminum frame gets you, how dye-sublimated canopies hold colour, canopy-only vs. back wall vs. full walls, ballast for concrete, and how to design artwork that reads from across the fairground. Made in the USA, ships nationwide in 2 business days.
Large Format13oz Vinyl Banners — Every Question Answered Before You Order
How long does a 13oz vinyl banner last outdoors? Do you need grommets or pole pockets? What resolution should the file be? The complete FAQ for the most-ordered outdoor banner material, with sizing, hanging and file-prep answers.
Large Format18oz Blockout Vinyl Banners — When Standard Vinyl Isn't Tough Enough
What is blockout vinyl, why does light-bleed matter, and when should you pay for 18oz over 13oz? Answers to the most common questions about heavy-duty banners for long-term outdoor, light-pole, construction and coastal installs.
Large FormatIndoor Super Smooth Banners — The Right Banner When People Stand Close
Why do indoor banners look different from outdoor vinyl? What is 14mil double-white popup material? Should you choose grommets or flush-cut? The complete guide to smooth, crease-free indoor banners for trade shows, lobbies and retail.
Large FormatMesh Banners (10oz, 70/30) — The Only Banner That Survives Real Wind
What does 70/30 perforation mean? How much wind can a mesh banner take? Can you print both sides? Everything you need to know about 10oz mesh vinyl banners for fences, scaffolding, building wraps and windy outdoor events.
Large FormatWrinkle-Free Fabric Banners (9oz Dye-Sub) — Photo Backdrops, Tapestries & Indoor Displays
What is dye-sublimation and why does it look better than vinyl? Will a fabric banner wrinkle in shipping? Can it be washed? Answers to the most common questions about 9oz wrinkle-free polyester banners for photo walls, retail and events.
Large FormatTension Fabric Banners (8.8oz Stretch) — Frames, Pillowcases & Backlit Displays
How does stretch fabric fit a frame? What is the difference between tension fabric and regular fabric? Can it be backlit? The complete FAQ on 8.8oz 2-way stretch polyester graphics for trade-show frames, SEG walls and fabric wraps.
Large FormatSame-Day Banner Printing — What Ships Today, What Ships Tomorrow
Need a banner fast? Here's exactly what we can turn same-day, what artwork we need, and how the 11 AM CT cut-off works with FedEx / UPS ground and overnight air.
Large FormatRetractable Banner Artwork — Sizing, Safe Zone, and Template Downloads
Design a retractable banner that doesn't get chopped by the base or blurry at 33 inches wide. Kolt's spec sheet, template downloads, and the two mistakes every first-timer makes.
Large FormatOutdoor Vinyl Banners — Grommets, Hemming, Wind Load, and Template Downloads
How to spec an outdoor vinyl banner that survives a Houston summer: 13oz vs 18oz vinyl, mesh vs solid, grommet placement math, hemming rules, and downloadable Kolt templates.
Large FormatStep-and-Repeat Backdrops — Logo Sizing, Spacing, and Template Downloads
The math behind a step-and-repeat that photographs well: logo repeat count, offset pattern, safe zone for the media wall stand, and downloadable Kolt Printing templates for the 8×8 and 10×10 standards.