Hems and grommets
A hem finishes and reinforces the edge, while grommets create defined holes for compatible ties or fasteners. Grommet spacing should relate to the support and installation plan rather than being treated as decoration.
Sign buyer guide
Banner Finishing Guide: Hems, Grommets, Pole Pockets and More
Choose banner finishing only after deciding exactly how the banner will hang. Grommets create spaced attachment points, pole pockets receive compatible poles, and reinforced or sewn options support specific attachment plans; availability varies by banner product.
- Start with the placement
- Match the sign to its surface, viewing distance, exposure and permitted footprint.
- Build a readable message
- Prioritize one action, confirm the critical facts and adapt the layout to the product shape.
- Confirm the final configuration
- Current product pages show the available size, material, sides, finishing and hardware choices.
Practical planning
Make the choice from real project conditions.
Pole pockets and sewn attachments
A pole pocket folds material to create a sleeve sized for a compatible pole. Sewn rope, webbing, D-rings and reinforced-corner choices serve different supports, and not every option is offered on every material.
Finishing changes the artwork area
Pockets, hems, seams and hardware occupy the perimeter of the banner. Use the exact template and keep names, logos, faces and small copy inside its safe area.
Current catalog matches
All catalog productsProducts referenced in this guide
These products match the intent of this page. Open one to confirm current options, pricing inputs, artwork guidance and compatible hardware.
Large Format
Vinyl Banners
Custom full-color 13 oz scrim vinyl banners with selectable finishing for indoor or outdoor display.
From $27.47View product
Large Format
18 oz Blockout Banner
Heavy opaque 18 oz blockout vinyl banner with full-color UV printing and configurable finishing for premium one- or two-sided display.
From $45.87View product
Large Format
Mesh Banners
Custom wind-permeable 10 oz 70/30 mesh banners with full-color UV printing and configurable outdoor finishing.
From $30.50View product
Large Format
9 oz Fabric Banner
Custom wrinkle-resistant 9 oz polyester fabric banner with vivid dye-sublimated color for polished indoor displays.
From $49.90View product
Large Format
9.5 oz Blockout Fabric Banner
Opaque three-layer polyester banner with an internal blockout layer for clean, glare-free indoor display.
From $124.74View product
Large Format
Pole Banner Set
Double-sided 18 oz matte blockout street-pole banner with 2 inch top and bottom pole pockets, four corner grommets, and an optional fiberglass mounting kit.
From $78.77View product
Common questions
Useful answers before ordering.
How far apart should banner grommets be?
Use the available product choices and the responsible installer's attachment plan. Size, support and conditions matter, so there is no universal spacing for every banner.
Do I need both hems and grommets?
Many common hanging configurations combine them, but the correct finishing follows the chosen product and support. Review what the configured item includes.
What size pole pocket should I order?
Start with the actual pole outside diameter and the product's pocket-sizing instructions. A pocket dimension is not necessarily the same as the pole diameter.
Turn the plan into a production-ready sign.
Choose a current product, configure it for the placement, then upload artwork, design online or request help.