4 Uncommon Uses for Retractable Banners

Retractable banners and banner stands – which consist of a base, frame, and graphics panel – are tra­di­tion­ally used for trade shows and events. Light­weight, compact, and easy to transport – they lend them­selves to quick and easy setup and tear-down. Banner stands include retractable stands, tension banner stands, can­tilever displays, adjustable rotating stands, tripods, scrolling banners, tabletops, A-frames, and more.

Banner stands may be used in a variety of ways at trade shows and events. By designing two or more in a series, they can be used for the backdrop of a trade show booth. They may also be used as a stand-alone pro­mo­tional display in an event space. Sizes and shapes may vary to almost any use, from a small tabletop, to a large call-to-action banner.

4 Other Uses

• 1. Wayfind­ers – Banner stands are used at events as temporary wayfinder signs, as well as semi-permanent direc­tional signs. Banner stands can be a creative addition to tra­di­tional wayfinder signs when used with hanging banners, signs, and floor graphics.
• 2. Pro­mo­tions – Many banner stands allow for changing graphics. Retail outlets may advertise a sale or discount, char­i­ta­ble orga­ni­za­tions might announce a need such as a request for vol­un­teers, or libraries and museums might list activ­i­ties. Schools use banner stands for events, campaigns, recog­ni­tion, etc.
• 3. Interior décor – Why not incor­po­rate these into your business’s décor? A vestibule or lobby banner sharing your organization’s mission statement, photos of employees with quotes, customer tes­ti­mo­ni­als, new product infor­ma­tion, awards and recog­ni­tion – the pos­si­bil­i­ties are nearly endless.
• 4. Exterior signage – A-frames and other banner stands designed for exterior use may be used to add to your message. It’s rec­om­mended to limit your fixed permanent signage message, but why not add to it with a banner stand sign? By listing product and service bullet points on a banner, which could be too busy for a permanent sign, prospects may be better informed and engaged.

Whether you’re using banner stands for events, or out-of-the-box appli­ca­tions, they are an easy-to-use, inex­pen­sive alter­na­tive to many tra­di­tional types of displays and graphics. If you’d like to learn more about retractable and other banner stands, contact us.