RTP (Ready-to-Print) Banner Designs

2021 Fall/Holiday/Winter RTP Banner Catalog The KBW Ready-To-Print Street Banner Program (Kalamazoo Banner Works Street Banner Program)

This is why we're so well known in the banner world! The following pages are just some of the hundreds of designs that have made us famous in the avenue or street banner industry. We were, in fact, the first company, back in the early 1980’s to market the street banner and hardware concept nationally and internationally. And, we were the very first to offer a line of stock and ready-toprint designs. Yes, these are literally ready to print, including ready to customize for all seasons and holidays. Some of our designs are shown on the next few pages. For a more complete view of the selections, go to www.kalamazoobannerworks.com click on “Products” and shop.

How do we print our banners? As of January 2020, all our street banners are digitally printed on either marine acrylic fabric (Sunbrella®) or white vinyl digital media. Prior to this we had a large screen print operation, as well as standard digital on vinyl printing, but advancements in digital printing now allows us to print vibrant colors onto any color of marine textiles. Yes, this is a new process and is the result of extensive research and development done exclusively by KBW/Consort, in cooperation with Glen Raven Mills, the manufacturer of Sunbrella brand fabrics. How to decide between marine acrylic or vinyl banners? If cost is your biggest concern, vinyl is the way to go. If a “richer look” is a priority, we suggest marine acrylic, although we do not recommend printing on white or light-colored marine acrylic for street banners. This is because sunlight will create shadows of printed images from one side to the other. The darker marine acrylic fabrics will avoid that issue. If you require a white or light background, choose our vinyl media, which has a “block-out” liner to prevent shadowing. Which is more durable and long-lasting in the weather? Advancements in ink technology make both marine acrylic and vinyl good choices, although we prefer marine acrylic as the best value for the longer term.

“What are “Imprint Areas?” Most RTP (Ready-To-Print) designs show a recommended space where the design can be personalized with a city, area or festival kind of name, although most designs can stand on their own without imprints.

Standard KBW street banner sizes: Our RTP designs are based on three sizes: 30” x 94”, 30” x 60” and 18” x 36”. Other sizes are available and depending on the custom size there may or may not be an extra charge. You may ask why 94” (7’-10”) versus 96” (8’-0”)? Answer: Way back in the beginning we decided that some folks may want to display their banner in a room with the standard height of 8’-0”. The 94” size is perfect for that!

Custom banner designs: About 60% of our printing is totally custom and we are happy to design banners for you or work with your graphic artist in any way. Contact your sales representative.

Mounting hardware for street banners: Our KBW BannerFlex hardware IS the standard of the industry. Innovative, efficient, strong, reliable, built to be in the wind! See the BannerFlex section or visit: www.bannerflex.com.

18” x 36” 30” x 60” 30” x 94”

KBW designs come in three standard sizes: 30”x 94”, 30”x 60” and 18”x 36” to fit most lightpoles.

Hanging your banners with KBW BannerFlex hardware is a snap!