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Key Takeaways: • Roll up banners (also called retractable banners or pull up banners) are the most portable and cost-effective event display format for Vancouver businesses. • Standard sizes are 33"x80" and 47"x80" — Super Printers stocks and prints both. • UV-resistant inks ensure your banner stays vibrant under trade show lighting and near windows. • Setup takes seconds: pull the banner from the base, attach the telescoping pole — no tools required. • Super Printers has been printing banners for Vancouver businesses since 1994 from 8185 Main St. |
If you have ever walked the floor at a Vancouver Convention Centre trade show, browsed a pop-up market on Granville Island, or stepped into a local real estate open house, you have seen roll up banners doing their job. They stand tall, communicate fast, and pack away in seconds. For Vancouver businesses, roll up banner printing is one of the highest-value investments in any event marketing budget — if you get the size, design, and print quality right.
This guide covers everything you need to know: what a roll up banner actually is, which sizes work for which events, how to design a banner that converts attention into action, what to look for in print quality, and how Super Printers handles the entire process from artwork to your door.
A roll up banner is a portable display printed on flexible vinyl or fabric material that winds into a compact aluminum base. When deployed, the banner pulls upward from the base and is held in place by a telescoping support pole. The result is a freestanding vertical display — typically 33" to 47" wide and 80" tall — that can be set up in under 30 seconds without any tools.
Roll up banners are also called retractable banners, pull up banners, or pop up banner stands — all refer to the same product. They are the preferred display format for trade shows, corporate events, retail promotions, real estate open houses, restaurant menus, conference booths, and product launches.
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Event Type |
Recommended Size |
Why It Works |
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Trade shows & conferences |
33"x80" or 47"x80" |
Maximises visibility in a busy booth environment |
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Real estate open houses |
33"x80" |
Compact, professional — fits any room |
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Retail promotions |
47"x80" |
Wide format captures attention in-store |
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Restaurant / cafe displays |
33"x80" |
Slimmer footprint, menu or daily specials |
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Corporate lobbies |
47"x80" |
Premium width for brand presence |
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Pop-up markets / events |
33"x80" |
Lightweight, easy to carry and assemble |
Standard roll up banner sizes in Canada are 33 inches wide by 80 inches tall and 47 inches wide by 80 inches tall. The 33x80 is the most popular format — it fits neatly in most event spaces and is the easiest to transport. The 47x80 offers a wider canvas for complex designs with multiple visual elements.
Super Printers produces both sizes, as well as the 32"x80" format available to order directly through superprinters.ca. If you need a custom dimension for a specific installation or event, contact our team for a quote.
A roll up banner needs to communicate its primary message in under three seconds from five metres away. Poor design is the most common reason a well-printed banner underperforms. Here is the formula our design team at Super Printers recommends:
Divide your banner vertically into three zones:
1. Top zone (eye-level, 30% of the banner) — your logo, brand name, and headline. This is the most-viewed zone. Make it bold, high contrast, and readable from across the room.
2. Middle zone (primary message, 50% of the banner) — your key offer, product, or service detail. Use a single strong visual and supporting copy. Keep text under 20 words.
3. Bottom zone (call to action, 20% of the banner) — website, QR code, phone number, or address. Note: the bottom 3–4 inches of the banner is often hidden inside the base — keep critical elements above that point.
• Use high-contrast colour combinations — dark text on light backgrounds or light text on dark backgrounds. Avoid pastels or low-contrast schemes that disappear under event lighting.
• Minimum 40pt font size for body text. Headlines should be 80pt or larger. If you cannot read it from 3 metres, increase the size.
• Include a QR code linking to your website, booking page, or event registration. Make the QR code at least 1.5 inches square.
• Submit artwork at 100–150 DPI at full size (or 300 DPI at 1/3 scale). Banner printing requires lower resolution than business cards due to typical viewing distance.
• Leave a 0.5" bleed on all edges and keep all critical content 1" from the edges.
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Pro Tip from Super Printers: Less is more on a banner. The most effective roll up banners have: one brand name, one image, one message, one CTA. Every additional element reduces the impact of all others. If your banner needs to say more than that, consider a bifold or a second banner. |
Not all roll up banners are printed equally. Here is what separates a premium banner from a bargain one — and why the difference matters at a professional event:
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Feature |
Budget Banner |
Super Printers Premium Banner |
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Ink type |
Dye-based, fades quickly |
UV-resistant pigment inks — fade-resistant |
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Vinyl material |
Thin 9oz vinyl, may curl |
13oz+ premium vinyl, stays flat |
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Stand mechanism |
Weak spring, may sag |
Heavy-duty aluminium base, retracts smoothly |
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Colour accuracy |
Inconsistent, muted |
Vibrant, high-contrast from every viewing distance |
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Durability |
Single-use quality |
Reusable — multiple events and campaigns |
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Carry case |
None or flimsy bag |
Padded carry case with shoulder strap included |
Super Printers uses high-resolution UV printing on premium 13oz+ vinyl material. Our aluminum stands include heavy-duty internal spring mechanisms that retract smoothly every time, preventing the sagging and leaning common in lower-cost alternatives. Every banner ships in a padded carrying case with a telescoping support pole.
The ordering process at Super Printers is straightforward — here is how it works step by step:
4. Choose your size — 32"x80" (order direct at superprinters.ca) or contact us for 33"x80" and 47"x80" options.
5. Prepare your artwork — submit a print-ready PDF or high-resolution image file at the correct dimensions. See design specs above.
6. Upload or email — upload your file directly at superprinters.ca/products/rollup-banner-stand or email to info@superprinters.ca.
7. Proof approval — our team will send a digital proof for your review and approval before printing.
8. Production and collection — most banner orders are produced in 3–4 business days. Rush / same-day options are available for urgent trade show deadlines with a 40% rush charge — contact us to confirm availability.
9. Pick up or delivery — collect from 8185 Main St #102, Vancouver, BC, or arrange local delivery.
No design? Our in-house graphics team can design your banner from scratch. 20+ years of print design experience means we know what works at a trade show and what doesn't.
Roll up banner, retractable banner, pull up banner, and pop up banner stand all refer to the same product — a vinyl or fabric print mounted on an aluminium base that retracts for storage. The terms are used interchangeably in the Vancouver print industry. Super Printers uses all four terms to describe the same product.
Standard roll up banner printing at Super Printers takes 3–4 business days from proof approval. Same-day or next-day banner printing in Vancouver is available for urgent orders with an extra 40% rush charge— contact our team at 604-321-0220 to confirm availability and cut-off times for rush production.
Roll up banners are primarily designed for indoor use. They can be used outdoors in calm, dry weather for short periods, but are not engineered to withstand wind or rain. For outdoor use in Vancouver's variable weather, a weighted base or anchoring system is recommended. Contact Super Printers to discuss outdoor display options including vinyl banners, coroplast signs with grommets.
For roll up banner printing, submit artwork at 100–150 DPI at full print size, or 300 DPI at one-third scale. Banner graphics are viewed from a distance of 1–5 metres, so resolution requirements are lower than for business cards or brochures. File formats accepted: PDF (preferred), TIFF, PSD, AI, or high-resolution JPEG.
Roll up banner printing prices in Vancouver vary based on size, quantity, finish, and turnaround time. A single 32"x80" banner with stand starts from approximately $250–$300 CAD for a standard production run. Rush timelines will adjust the final price. Visit superprinters.ca or call 604-321-0220 for an exact quote based on your specifications.
Yes — many of our banner stands are designed to allow graphic replacement. If you need a seasonal update, a refreshed design, or a different campaign message, you can replace the banner graphic without purchasing a new stand. Contact Super Printers to confirm compatibility with your existing stand before ordering.
• 30+ years printing for Vancouver businesses — established 1994 at 8185 Main St
• High-resolution UV printing on premium 13oz+ vinyl — vibrant, fade-resistant results
• Heavy-duty aluminium stands with carry case included as standard
• In-house design team — 20+ years of print design experience
• Same-day and rush banner printing available for urgent trade show deadlines
• Transparent pricing — exact quotes, no hidden fees
• Digital proof approval before production on every order
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Order Your Roll Up Banner Today Visit superprinters.ca or call 604-321-0220 Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM #102 – 8185 Main St, Vancouver, BC, V5X 3L2 | info@superprinters.ca |
By Super Printers Design Team | Super Printers is a locally owned commercial print shop in Vancouver, BC, serving Metro Vancouver businesses since 2004. We provide offset and digital printing, large format displays, graphic design, and banner printing across Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and the Lower Mainland.
