Fabric

Custom Printed Fabric & Polyester Displays

Discover our range of custom printed fabric and polyester materials for flags, exhibition graphics, lightboxes and promotional displays.

From lightweight knitted polyester to specialist backlit fabric, our materials are designed for high-quality full-colour printing across a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications.

Browse the fabric options below to find the right material for your display.

Printed Fabric for Displays, Flags & Exhibitions

Printed fabric provides a lightweight, flexible alternative to more traditional rigid or PVC display materials.

Different polyester fabrics are designed for different applications, including promotional flags, exhibition displays, lightboxes, hanging graphics and indoor promotional displays.

The right fabric depends on how the graphic will be used, how it will be finished and whether it needs properties such as light transmission or image show-through.

Knitted Polyester

Knitted polyester is widely used for promotional and advertising flags because it is lightweight and allows printed colour to show through onto the reverse of the material.

When printed using dye-sublimation technology, the result is a vibrant graphic suitable for highly visible promotional displays.

Knitted polyester can be used for products such as:

• Promotional flags
• Feather flags
• Crest flags
• Blade flags
• Event flags
• Indoor and outdoor branded displays

Check the individual product specification for material weight, reverse show-through and recommended use.

Display Polyester

Display polyester can provide an attractive solution for indoor graphics, exhibitions and promotional displays where a softer textile appearance is preferred.

Printed fabric can be particularly effective where portability and low weight are important.

Typical applications include:

• Exhibition graphics
• Hanging displays
• Indoor promotional displays
• Event branding
• Retail graphics
• Backdrops
• Temporary displays

Backlit Polyester

Specialist backlit polyester is designed to transmit light through the printed graphic, making it suitable for illuminated display systems and lightboxes.

When combined with appropriate lighting, backlit fabric can produce vibrant colour and strong visual impact.

It is particularly useful for:

• LED lightboxes
• Exhibition lightboxes
• Illuminated displays
• Silicone Edge Graphic systems
• Retail displays
• Event graphics

Dye-Sublimation Fabric Printing

Many of our polyester graphics are produced using dye-sublimation printing.

This process uses specialist inks and heat to fix the colour into the polyester fibres rather than simply leaving the ink sitting on the surface.

The result can provide vibrant colour, a soft fabric finish and good resistance to normal handling.

The exact printing method depends on the material and intended application.

Fabric for Exhibition Displays

Fabric graphics are increasingly popular for exhibitions because they can provide a large printed area while remaining relatively lightweight and compact for transportation.

They can be used in display systems including:

• Exhibition backdrops
• Fabric pop-up stands
• Lightboxes
• Hanging displays
• Stretch fabric systems
• Promotional counters

For businesses attending multiple exhibitions, fabric graphics can offer a practical combination of visual impact and portability.

Choosing the Right Printed Fabric

Before ordering, consider:

• Indoor or outdoor use
• Whether the graphic will be illuminated
• Required graphic size
• Whether reverse image show-through is required
• How the graphic will be installed
• Whether it needs to be washed or reused
• Fire-rating requirements where applicable
• Required finishing method

If you're unsure which fabric is most suitable, tell us how and where the graphic will be used and we can help recommend an appropriate material.

Custom Printed to Your Artwork

Fabric graphics can be produced using your own branding, photography and artwork.

Depending on the particular material and product, your design can include:

• Company logos
• Brand colours
• Photography
• Promotional messages
• Product imagery
• Sponsor branding
• Event graphics
• Calls to action

Why Choose Sussex Banners?

With over 30 years of experience in large-format printing and display graphics, Sussex Banners produces custom printed fabric graphics for businesses, event organisers and organisations throughout Sussex and across the UK.

Our range includes specialist polyester materials for flags, exhibitions, promotional displays and illuminated graphics, allowing us to recommend a material suited to the actual application rather than treating every fabric as the same.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fabric is used for printed flags?

Knitted polyester is commonly used for promotional flags because it is lightweight and allows a good degree of printed image show-through onto the reverse.

What is backlit polyester?

Backlit polyester is a specialist printed fabric designed to allow light to pass through the graphic, making it suitable for illuminated lightboxes and similar displays.

What is dye-sublimation printing?

Dye-sublimation is a printing process that uses heat to fix specialist inks into polyester fibres, helping create vibrant fabric graphics.

Can printed fabric be used for exhibitions?

Yes. Printed polyester is widely used for exhibition backdrops, lightboxes, hanging displays and other portable exhibition systems.

Can fabric graphics be custom sized?

Many fabric graphics can be produced to bespoke dimensions, subject to the maximum printable width and finishing requirements of the individual material.

Are all printed fabrics suitable outdoors?

No. Suitability depends on the individual fabric and application. Always check the specific product information before using printed fabric outdoors.

Can you help me choose the right fabric?

Yes. Tell us the size, location, display system and intended use and we can help identify a suitable fabric.