What are hem and grommets on a banner?

Hems & Grommets

This is most common option for banners that will be hung with rope, bungee cord, hanging clips or similar items. Hems and grommets help prevent banners from tearing, especially when hung outdoors, and can extend the life of the product. Hems and Grommets are available at no charge.

What is a hem on a banner?

What is hemming on a banner? A hem is when you fold the edges of the banner using doubled-sided tape. This gives extra strength and prevents tear-out.

What are grommets on a poster?

Metal grommets are circular rings you can install at the corners of your poster so it will hang taught without interfering with your poster's message. While it seems like a simple task to install circular rings into canvas, there are some things you should avoid.

What is a hem on a backdrop?

Hemming (All Sides)

The hem doubles the thickness of the edge of the banner providing the strength with the stitching keeping the hem in place. Hemmed edges are created by folding 1 inch of vinyl over to the back of the banner and then stitching the 2 layers together.

Why is a grommet useful for a banner?

Grommets are reinforcement for holes. So rope, a pole or something else can pass through it. Grommets keep your banner looking good. If you were to use a hole punch on a vinyl banner then string the rope through it under windy conditions after a short amount of time the hole on your banner, would probably get ripped.

Banner Hemming and Grommets

What are holes and grommets?

Made of metal, plastic, or rubber, grommets are typically inserted into a fabric hole, such as leather. The purpose of a grommet is to reinforce and protect the hole. Often holes have rough edges, so grommets perform the dual job of protecting the hole from damage and protecting what passes through the hole.

Should I hem my banner?

The combination of hem and grommet protects the banner from fraying and extends the lifetime of the banner. It is advisable to use this finishing method on all outdoor banners and some long term indoor banners.

What are reinforced edges on a banner?

The reinforced corners provide extra strength for the banner. This additional material means your banner corners where grommets are installed will be even more robust against windy weather. This is important for any large banner to be displayed outdoors exposed to the elements.

How do I keep my banners from curling?

Use strong rope, twine or even cable ties to ensure that your banner will be secure after hanging. Grommets are punched into a banner 500mm apart at the top of the banner and every 1000mm apart at the bottom of the banner. This distributes the banner's weight and helps to keep the banner from sagging.

What are the holes called in a banner?

What Are Grommets? Grommets are metal rings inserted into holes through vinyl material, collared on each side to keep them held securely in place. They are used to prevent tearing or abrasion of material from the support line being routed through the holes in the vinyl material.

What is grommets used for?

In construction, manufacturing or production and other related industries, grommets are usually used to cover the rough and sharp edges of a hole in metal. This is done to protect another material as it is passed through this hole. For this particular type of application or process, a rubber grommet is usually used.

What grommet means?

Definition of grommet

1 : a flexible loop that serves as a fastening, support, or reinforcement. 2 : an eyelet of firm material to strengthen or protect an opening or to insulate or protect something passed through it.

What is a reinforced hem?

A reinforced hem is used on larger banners fitted in more exposed locations. Reinforcing uses additional nylon webbing (similar to seatbelt material) which is high-frequency welded to the edges of the banner. A reinforced hem is generally advised on exposed outdoor banners larger than 10 square metres in area.

What is banner tape?

This banner tape is a versatile, double-sided adhesive that is used to bond signs and banners together. Typically this tape is used to hem banners for mounting without the need to sew.

Are eyelets and grommets the same thing?

There are slight differences in the two, an eyelet is comprised of two rings of metal that have small prongs that when applied together with forced, form a strong bond with one another. A grommet is very similar. Grommets are typically used for more heavy duty materials and usually are bigger in size.

How far apart are grommets on a banner?

Typically, grommets should be placed every 2-3 feet along the edges of the banner.

How do you know if you need grommets?

When might my child need grommets? Your child's doctor may recommend grommets for glue ear that won't clear up or for frequent ear infections. They are more likely to recommend grommets if your child has had: glue ear for more than 3 months, depending on the degree of hearing loss.