Large Format Setup: Standard Bleed for Large Banners
Designing a massive outdoor vinyl banner requires completely different layout rules than a standard paper flyer. Because banners require heavy-duty finishing, like folding the edges over and punching metal holes through the vinyl, you must set up your digital file with a specialized bleed area to prevent your artwork from being destroyed during production.
The Rules of the Hem
You have to provide extra background color to accommodate the physical folding of the material.
- The Bleed Requirement: You must add a massive 1 inch of bleed to all four sides of your digital canvas.
- The Purpose: This extra space keeps your critical text completely away from the reinforced folded hem and the metal grommets that secure the banner to a fence.
The Raven32 Recommendation
A simple design mistake can render your banner completely useless. As your printing and promotional experts, our most crucial design rule is this. Always keep your critical text at least two inches away from the absolute edge of a banner so a heavy metal grommet does not accidentally punch right through your company phone number. Reach out today to get your large format files set up perfectly.