The most popular banners and backdrops
are printed in a Step and Repeat pattern!
Good Morning! Kevin Smith here again: Today we’ll dive into the world of conventions, trade shows, and fabric banners. The Internet has changed the way we research and purchase, but successful companies utilize trade shows and conventions to extend their brand recognition.
Build Brand Awareness with a Step And Repeat
What is Step and Repeat?
A print pattern where images, typically company logos, are printed in a repeated pattern is referred to as Step and Repeat. Most will have 2 or more logos repeated to represent multiple brands simultaneously.
Why should I order a Step and Repeat from Heritage Printing, Signs & Displays?
MADE IN AMERICA!
We are Veteran Owned and Operated with 2 production facilities located in the USA, Charlotte, NC. Our owners and staff support our military and local communities faithfully. Click here to learn more about our community involvement.
We specialize in Step and Repeat
Our Charlotte sign shop is equipped with high quality large format fabric, vinyl and rigid substrate printers. We can satisfy practically any order for step and repeats.
We eliminate the middleman
Value is a priority with every marketing purchase, avoiding a liaison significantly removes extra fees. Every fabric banner we sell are 100% produced by Heritage Printing, Signs & Displays! We are a preferred printer for many liaison agencies.
We are wide format printing experts
Knowledge eliminates mistakes, our staff has accumulated decades of design and wide format printing experience. When it must be done right, Heritage Printing, Signs & Displays is the only sign shop in Charlotte to call.
We provide the fastest turnaround time in Charlotte
Often times event vendors arrive in Charlotte only to find their step and repeat hasn’t arrived, has been damaged or even worse it’s lost. Our expedited services will have a step and repeat in your hands Super-Fast!
We are the fastest sign shop in Charlotte!
Pantone Color Matching
Compliance departments love our Pantone Color Matching; we guarantee a match your company pantone code. Our clients include: Coke, Carolina Panthers, Sealed Air, Charlotte Hornets and numerous others, all with stringent requirements on their printed marketing materials.
What kind of materials are step and repeats printed on?
First time customers don’t always realize the numerous options we provide for step and repeat materials. Here’s a list of materials and how they benefit you.
Fabric makes the best step and repeat; it is durable, folds to an easily transported size and is lightweight. Our “Top of the Line” fabric banners are printed on Ultraflex UltraPoplin® Soft Image, it’s 100% polyester with a matte finish, environmentally friendly and is 100% recyclable. The polyester yarn knit and special coatings make this an easily printable fabric that is wrinkle and crease resistant.
Vinyl is our most requested step and repeat, vinyl options include:
13oz vinyl scrim is the prototypical material we use, it is very durable and with our latex inks, provides a vibrant step and repeat that commands attention.
Mylar is the brand name for a special type of stretched polyester film that is adhered as a backing to the vinyl. Mylar provides a high tensile strength that make our step and repeats extremely durable. We use Mylar reinforced vinyl on most of our retractable banner stands.
Mesh Vinyl provides an outdoor solution for a wind resistant step and repeat. Our PVC coated polyester scrim mesh banner material allows 30% air-flow through, making it ideal for outdoor use. We can design a step and repeat with a transparent background to create 3-Dimensional effect.
What are my hardware options to display my step and repeat?
Depending on the event space and venue, there’s an overabundance of hardware options. We utilize the high quality hardware from WS Display. Here’s a list of our most requested display hardware, with hyperlinks to more information on each option.
Banners printed for hanging on a wall or draped like curtains are an affordable option. Our ability to print fabric up to 104” wide and infinite lengths will enable vendors or hosts an array of display options for a step and repeat. We can make pole pockets or insert grommets for any banner.
X Banner Stands are the most affordable option for display hardware. The fiberglass “tent-pole” style stand easily folds out from the central base hub, the built-in hooks effortlessly attach the banners grommets. X Banners come in sizes up to 6’ x 6 ½’ and are excellent for indoor conventions.
Retractable Banner Stands are the most portable banner display. Your banner easily retracts into the stands base and stores/travels in its carrying case (included with every stand). Retractables, aka “Pop Ups” are available in a collection of sizes ranging from 2’ x 6’ up to 6’ x 7’. Retractables are often seen at trade shows, helping vendors maximize brand exposure.
Banner Stands are the best display hardware option. Fabric or vinyl, these durable and lightweight aluminum frames exceed expectations. A variety of sizes from the most attractive 8’ x 8’ to the larger 8’ x 12’. Banner stands are best suited for vendor backgrounds and photography backdrops. Carrying case included
Hop Up Fabric Displays are the mammoth backdrops seen on stage and at larger venues. When you really want to be seen, a Hop Up is unequaled. These incredible units are easily set up and disassembled by 2 individuals. Sizes range up to 8’ x 14’ and have numerous options, even a built in monitor display mount! Carrying case included
How can I use a step and repeat?
Our customers have used their step and repeats in many types of events. Here’s some of the most common and a couple unique ways our banners have been employed.
Event Booths: #1 for trade show booth backgrounds. The step and repeat provides great photo and video opportunities.
Press Conference: Press conferences are conducted with a step and repeat backdrop. Either sitting behind a table or standing behind a podium, the banner is an awesome display of the brand while the speaker delivers the message. Impossible to ignore!
Photography Backdrops: The best backdrop for photos and videos, eliminates unwanted background activity, while providing the subject a stable stage.
Weddings: Planners use step and repeats to commemorate the big day. Images used: names, date of the wedding and bride and groom pictures. Great for family pictures and reception pictures.
Birthdays & Bar Mitzvahs: Take fantastic pictures with friends/family and create unforgettable memories.
Evolving smartphone technology has the need for banners and backdrops higher than ever. Step and repeat fabric banners have become an essential part of every company’s branding campaign. At every convention and trade show in Charlotte (and across the nation) you will see an overabundance of step and repeats manufactured by Heritage Printing, Signs & Displays with our Heritage Printing, Signs & Displays van.
Positively position your brand to the thousands and possibly millions of viewers, both at the event, on social media and TV with a step and repeat. With cell phones empowering everyone to capture and post images to social media, brand recognition is more important than ever.
File Upload
Upload individual Hi-Res files, up to 15MB, to yield the highest print quality. Files exceeding 15MB should use our FTP site. Click Here to upload via FTP
Fast Shipping
3 business day turnaround (following final proof approval) and expedited services available. We also deliver locally with our Heritage Printing, Signs & Displays van.
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