Step in repeat banners are available in several materials at Banners.com, and choosing the right one depends on where the backdrop will be used, how long you need it to last, and whether it needs to travel frequently between events.
13 oz Matte Vinyl is the most popular choice for step and repeat backdrops. It is lightweight, ships compactly, and produces rich, accurate color across complex logo grids. Matte finish reduces glare under event lighting and camera flash, which matters when every photo taken in front of the banner is intended for press or social media use. The 13 oz material holds up well indoors over multiple events and can be stored rolled between uses. Gloss finish is available for an upcharge if you prefer a high-shine, vibrant look.
18 oz Matte Vinyl is the heavy-duty option. At 18 oz per square yard with a matte, blockout core, this material is Banners.com's toughest banner option. It eliminates light bleed-through, making it the right call for any outdoor step and repeat event where sunlight could show through the banner from behind. It also withstands more handling cycles, which is useful for organizations that set up and tear down the same backdrop dozens of times per year.
Soft Polyester Fabric delivers a matte, low-glare finish that performs exceptionally well under stage and studio lighting. Fabric banners resist wrinkles better than vinyl when folded into a carrying case and are available up to 58 inches wide by 240 inches tall on standard SKUs. If your step in repeat will be used primarily indoors at trade shows, galas, or branded activations, fabric is a strong choice.
Mesh Vinyl is an 8 oz PVC-coated polyester product designed for outdoor use in windy locations. If your step in repeat event is outdoors and the backdrop will face sustained wind exposure, mesh allows air to pass through the material, reducing the chance of the banner pulling against its mounting hardware. Outdoor lifespan runs up to two years with proper installation.
Sizes run from 1x1 ft up to 8x50 ft. Most event step in repeat backdrops fall in the 8x8 ft to 8x20 ft range, giving enough surface area for two or three people to stand comfortably in front of the branded pattern. Banners.com prints every banner to your specified dimensions. Finished sizes may vary by up to 1/2 inch per linear foot due to vinyl expansion and contraction during printing and finishing.
Finishing options include hems and grommets (1-inch fold, heat-welded, grommets spaced approximately every 2 to 4 feet), reinforced hems with PVC-coated webbing, reinforced corners with vinyl patches and grommets, and pole pockets in 2-inch, 3-inch, or 4-inch sizes. Pole pockets fit poles up to 3/4 inch, 1-1/4 inch, or 1-1/2 inch in diameter respectively. The finishing you choose should match your mounting setup: grommets for pipe-and-drape or tension rod systems, pole pockets for horizontal banner stands or frame systems.
File formats accepted are EPS, PDF, and JPG. Every order is reviewed by in-house graphic designers before production begins, and a proof is provided for approval. Card charges do not occur until after order approval.