Color gamut comparisons: Mesh = BLACK, SWOP CMYK = red, sRGB = purple
When the dimensions of a banner get to a certain point, it becomes advantageous to use mesh banner instead of common scrim banner. The weight savings is 1/2 – 2/3 and the open weave of the mesh allows some wind pressure to pass through, reducing the overall stress on the finishing.
Often the finishing is quite substantial compared to the ordinary banner. Typically the hems are reinforced with webbing to allow the grommets something to really get a hold of and distribute the load along the sides. When the mesh banners get really big, we’ll even reinforce the seams between the panels with webbing as well to create an incredibly strong skeletal structure.
Even though mesh has ‘holes’ in it, the strength and tear statistics are stronger than 13oz scrim banner. This added strength together with the beefy finishing gives a banner than can hold up to some serious abuse.
Mesh banners fit well into construction sites for building size and barricade banners. Really anytime the size gets really big or you want air and or light to come through, mesh is perfect.
Technical specs…
- 9oz/square yard
- 1000 x 1000 denier
- Tensile strength 216 x 182 lbs/inch
- Tear strength 70 x 62 lbs
Closeup of mesh banner material
Example of mesh banner in the wild
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