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I need a banner 10'X 30'. The company I usually order from says that the banner will have a seam running right down the middle of it because they sew two pieces together. Is this normal or is there a place where I can get a banner without a seam through the middle? They told me it's not a good idea to put vinyl over the seam.........duh. Help! Any suggestions. Thanks as usual.
-------------------- Sharon Bigler A Good Sign Chambersburg, PA Posts: 202 | From: Chambersburg, PA USA | Registered: Jul 2001
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not exactly sure how big tent and awning companies material goes..but when I need to make a large banner I always get it at the local tent and awning company.
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Hi Sharon...Creative Banner here in Minnesota can make it, but it WILL have a seam. They can make the seam above the middle or below...call em...1-800-528-8846
-------------------- Mike Meyer Sign Painter 189 1st Ave n P.O. Box 3 Mazeppa, Mn 55956
We are not selling, we are staying here in Mazeppa....we cannot re-create what we have here....not in another lifetime! SO Here we are!!!!!!!
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Hiya Sharon, It is normal for banners that big to have a seam running through it. If it really concerns you, try contacting a billboard printer & see if they're willing to help you out. I know that there's a few in the area. Havin' fun, Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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we print billboards, up to (+/-) 18ft wide / 80ft long no seams. 160dpi, full color. We can do it with pockets (we usually use PVC for the backbone and then ratchet down with tie-straps) or however you need to attach.
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Most large banners have seams. If you have to letter over one w/ vinyl, just heat it lightly & burnish down where the seam is. I've never had a problem with that in over 13 years.
If you want to avoid the sewn seam, ATW (800-745-0141) can heat weld the seam, which makes a very nice seam with no stitches.
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