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Printroom’s PVC free banners are a direct, eco-friendly replacement for standard PVC banner material. Made from 56% polyester scrim with a 44% PA water-based biodegradable coating, they deliver the same strength, look, feel, and print performance as conventional PVC. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use across a wide range of applications. Prices from €47 ex VAT, next-day delivery available across Ireland.
What Makes This Material Different from Standard PVC
Standard PVC is notoriously difficult to recycle and does not biodegrade. Printroom’s PVC free banner material takes a different approach. The 44% PA water-based coating is non-polluting and biodegradable, so when the banner reaches the end of its useful life, it does not carry the same environmental burden as conventional vinyl. The 56% polyester scrim base provides equivalent structural strength and flexibility.
The material comes with a grey reverse as standard. Print quality is identical to standard PVC output: full colour, edge-to-edge, with sharp detail and vibrant colour that holds outdoors. For businesses with sustainability commitments or ESG targets, switching to PVC free banners aligns your printed marketing materials with your wider environmental policy without any reduction in visual impact.
Not sure if this material suits your project? Call 01 201 8700 and the team will advise.
PVC-Free Banners for Indoor and Outdoor use
If you want the strength and print quality of a standard banner without the PVC, our PVC-free banners are the straightforward choice. They are made from a polyester scrim base with a biodegradable, water-based coating, so you get a durable, professional display with a more eco-friendly material behind it. They suit indoor and outdoor use, start from EUR47 ex VAT, and come with next-day delivery available across Ireland.
A PVC-free banner that matches the look, feel and durability of vinyl, made without the toxins associated with standard PVC.
What PVC-free banners are and why you would choose them
A PVC-free banner is a large-format print on polyester scrim rather than PVC vinyl. The grey-reverse-as-standard scrim is finished with a water-based, biodegradable coating that holds ink well and gives a clean matte finish with sharp detail. The result is an eco-friendly alternative whose print quality is identical to its well-known counterparts, without the environmental baggage. PVC is notoriously difficult to recycle, so moving to a PVC-free polyester banner is a sensible step for organisations with sustainability policies or green procurement requirements.
You would choose this banner when you need something built to last for a shopfront, booth or event set-up but would rather skip the PVC. It works as everyday signage, as a stage or photo backdrop, and as outdoor event branding. For very windy sites, our PVC-free mesh banners let air pass through and may be the better pick.
Where PVC-free banners work, indoor and outdoor
Suitable for indoor and outdoor use, from retail signage to trade-show backdrops and site hoarding.
These banners are designed to handle the jobs a vinyl banner would, so you can hang one behind a small stand at the RDS, dress a hotel foyer for a client event, or run sponsor signage along railings at an outdoor event. Indoors they make clean wall-mounted signage, hall wayfinding and exhibition backdrops alongside demo counters and fabric walls. Outdoors they cope with Irish weather when finished correctly, which usually means reinforced edges and enough eyelets to fix the banner securely.
- Shopfront promotions, opening hours and retail signage
- Trade show, conference and exhibition backdrops
- School, sports club and community event signage
- Construction and site hoarding for indoor and outdoor use
- Festival and outdoor event branding on fences and barriers
Material, sizes and pricing
Polyester scrim with a water-based coating, available in standard and custom sizes, from EUR47 ex VAT.
Every banner is digitally printed on weather-resistant polyester scrim with reinforced edges as standard. We offer popular standard sizes as well as custom dimensions made to order, so the banner matches your space rather than the other way round. Pricing depends mainly on the size you choose, the finishing you add and the quantity you order. The table below shows how the PVC-free banner compares with traditional vinyl on the points buyers ask about most.
| Feature | PVC-free polyester banner | Traditional PVC vinyl banner |
| Base material | Polyester scrim, water-based coating | PVC vinyl |
| Print quality | Sharp detail, matte finish | Sharp detail, matte or gloss |
| Strength | Matches PVC, reinforced edges | Strong, reinforced edges |
| Indoor and outdoor use | Yes, weather-resistant | Yes, weather-resistant |
| End of life | Made without PVC; check local recycling routes | Notoriously difficult to recycle |
Finishing, eyelets and installation
Reinforced hems and eyelets keep your banner secure, and the right fixings stop it flapping on windy sites.
Most banners are supplied with reinforced edges and eyelets for easy hanging. As a rough guide, space eyelets every 30 to 50cm along the edge, closer together on larger banners or exposed outdoor positions. Once it is up, secure all eyelets so the load is shared evenly rather than tearing at a single point. To mount to railings, fences or scaffolding, cable ties are quick to fit, while bungees give a little flex that helps in gusty conditions. Creases from rolling usually drop out once the banner has hung for a short time, and they can be quickly fixed by gentle tension.
Artwork and turnaround across Ireland
Supply print-ready artwork, and we take care of the rest with next-day delivery available across Ireland.
For the best print, send print-ready artwork as a high-resolution PDF in CMYK with any text and logos kept clear of the edges. Full-bleed printing is available, so your design can run to the trim with no white border. If you are unsure about file setup, our design team can review your artwork and help with the entire design process before anything goes to print. Add your custom details, approve the proof, and we handle production and dispatch. Banners arrive rolled so they arrive looking great and ready to install.
Disposing of PVC-free banners responsibly
Reuse where you can, then recycle through the appropriate local route.
Because the material is made without PVC, it avoids the disposal problems of standard vinyl. The most responsible option is to reuse the banner, for example by storing it for a repeat event or repurposing it where the artwork still works. When it does reach end of life, contact your local recycling service to confirm how polyester banner material is handled in your area, as accepted routes vary by county.
Frequently asked questions
Are PVC-free banners suitable for outdoor use in Irish weather?
Yes. They are weather-resistant and designed to withstand outdoor conditions, and with reinforced edges and enough eyelets they hold up well for outdoor events and signage.
How strong are PVC-free banners compared with vinyl?
They match the strength of traditional vinyl. The polyester scrim and reinforced edges give the same durability, and the print quality is identical, just made without the toxins associated with PVC.
Can I get full-bleed printing on a PVC-free banner?
Yes. Supply print-ready artwork with the design running to the edges and we print full bleed, so there is no white border around your finished banner.
What is the difference between a PVC-free banner and a PVC-free mesh banner?
A solid PVC-free banner gives maximum visual impact and blockout, while a PVC-free mesh banner has small perforations that let wind pass through, which makes it the better choice for windy sites and exposed outdoor positions.
How quickly can I get my PVC-free banner in Dublin?
Once your artwork is approved, next-day delivery is available across Ireland, including Dublin. Timing depends on proof approval and your files being print-ready.
Order your PVC-free banners
Ready to create your custom PVC-free banners? Choose your size, upload your artwork, select your finishing and approve the proof, and we take care of the rest. You get an eco-friendly banner that is as strong as PVC and prints just as well, from EUR47 ex VAT with next-day delivery across Ireland. If you need help choosing a size or material option, or want us to check your artwork first, get in touch and contact us for a quick review.
Explore the Full Eco-Friendly Range
- PVC Free Mesh Banners: perforated eco material for windy outdoor sites and scaffolding.
- Eco Friendly Pull Up Banners: sustainable roller banners for exhibitions and events.
- Eco Friendly Tablecloths: branded sustainable table covers for trade shows.
- Eco Friendly rPET Lanyards: recycled plastic bottle lanyards for conferences and events.
- Double Sided Straight Zipper Wall Eco Friendly: sustainable fabric exhibition backdrop.
- Full eco-friendly range
Questions about the right eco-friendly product for your project? Get in touch and the team will point you in the right direction.
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