What does 13 oz vinyl mean and is it enough?
The ounce rating of banner vinyl is its weight per square yard, and it signals thickness and durability. 13 oz scrim vinyl is the professional standard: a PVC banner with a woven polyester scrim laminated inside that resists tearing and holds shape.
Is 13 oz enough for outdoors?
Yes for most uses. 13 oz handles typical outdoor exposure, events, storefronts, and seasonal campaigns. Paired with UV-cured ink, it resists fading and holds up to weather for common outdoor durations. For multi-year installs or constantly windy sites, step up to heavier stock.
| Weight | Best for |
|---|---|
| 13 oz | Standard indoor and outdoor banners, events, promos |
| 15 to 18 oz | Long-term outdoor, heavy wind, extended exposure |
What about wind?
Any solid vinyl blocks wind and creates drag, so for very windy locations a mesh banner (which lets air pass through) can outperform even heavier solid vinyl. For a solid banner, tighten grommet spacing and reinforce hems.
NameBadge prints and finishes banners in-house in the USA on Epson SureColor S9170 roll-to-roll printers with UV-cured ink. See custom banners to choose material weight.