5 Things to Consider when Purchasing Gym Banners

Congratulations, your first conference championship and now you want to display it proudly with a championship banner hanging from your gym rafters. You have started looking at different catalogs and online but aren’t really sure how to get started. There are several factors that can weigh in on your purchase but here are 5 that will always need to be addressed:

1. What do you want to display? First determine what championships you would like to display. If you want to display conference championship, sectional and regional wins then you will want to consider add-a-year banners for your gym. If you would just like to display state titles or city championships then you may want to display those on individual championship banners.

2. Size. You will want to first consider the wall space that you currently have and determine if there are any limitations on the size of banner based on the number that you need. Allow for at least 6” between each banner when mounting, and remember that they don’t all have to be in one row you can stack them vertically.

3. Material. There are several types of banner material and many variables to consider when purchasing add-a-year banners and championship banners.
Felt – Felt banners have been around for a very long time and give a classic look and feel to any gym. However, if you are considering add-a-year banners these are very difficult to update as typically the numbers need to be sewn on. Their heavy weight allows them to resist curling but felt banners also tend to be the most expensive.
Nylon – Nylon banners have become very popular in recent years. They combine the classic feel and look of a felt banner but can be updated with easily with a vinyl sticker. Also if you plan on hanging your banners from a rafter these banners tend to resist curling due to their heavier weight.
Vinyl – Vinyl banners are the most commonly used type of banner on the market. This is due to the fact that they are the most inexpensive and give you the most flexibility from a design perspective. Be sure to get a quote for a banner that is at least 13oz to increase the durability. This type of banner needs to be mounted to a flat surface so that you can secure all corners as vinyl can curl over time.

4. Style. Be sure to consider what you are looking for out of these banners. Take a look online at different designs so that you can be specific when calling a supplier. Do you want a rectangular or a pennant style banner? Would you like to have your logo or a sport logo on the banner? What color banner would you like? The more specific you can be the faster the process can go.

5. Quantity. Finally be sure to know approximately how many banners you are looking to purchase. Are you getting banners for all the sports or just sports with championships? The higher quantity of banners the better the price will be, so be sure to be accurate so you can get the best price possible.

Making a banner purchase can seem like a daunting task but by keeping these 5 things in mind the process should be much easier.