Retractable Banner Stands - Arranged by Price
Below are the different models of retractable banner stands we offer broken into single and double sided models, and grouped by the price of the stand itself without any banner for comparison purposes, except for the Budget Roll Up stands, which are only sold with banners. Click on the price group to expand the panel and see the stands available in that group. You can click the icon or name of any stand to see detailed information and pricing, setup instructions, graphic templates, and ordering instructions. Each of our banner stands, with the exception of the Budget Roll Ups, are available for purchase either with, or without a banner, and there are several banner options to choose from with each model so you can find exactly the right product for your needs. You can also view our Feature Comparison chart for retractable banner stands to see side-by-side comparisons of features and prices. At the bottom of this page are tabs with general descriptions of each stand, our recommendations to help you choose from our extensive selection, and answers to frequently asked questions.
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Retractable Banner Stands Information
Retractable banner stands are generally considered the easiest and most convenient trade show banner display to use, which is why they have become the most popular style of banner stand, both for trade show and retail banner displays. Also called roll up banner stands or pull up banner stands, they get their name because they have a mechanism that retracts the banner into the base when it's not in use. Generally it's a spring loaded mechanism but some of our high-end retractable banner stands use a different system that has no springs at all. In every case, you simply pull up the retractable banner like you would pull down a window shade, and attach the head rail to the top of a support pole. Except for extremely wide models that require two support poles, a single person can easily set up a retractable banner stand in under 1 minute. Taking down retractable banner stands is just as simple. You lift the head rail off the support pole, carefully lower the banner back into the base, and put the pole and base into the travel bag. They are also very popular for promotional displays in stores, shopping malls, theaters, airports, and conventions.
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Below are brief descriptions of each retractable banner stand model, or family of stands, that we offer. Since we carry such a large selection, it can be difficult to choose a model, so be sure to read the Our Recommendations tab for suggestions and the Model Comparison Chart also provides useful information to help you make a choice. As always, feel free to contact us for help and advice.
The Econo Stand is our least expensive roll up banner stand, but is the highest quality stand on the market at this price. Compared to similar stands, it features a quality roller mechanism from Space, the same company that makes some of the highest quality stands in the industry. It also has a pole and top rail that are similar to high end stands, rather than the unsightly metal hook that remains visible above the banner on other similar models. It also has a higher quality carry bag making it an exceptional value for the money.
The QuickSilver family of retractable banner stands offer excellent value and easy banner changes thanks to the use of velcro attachment to both the head rail and roller mechanism. There are 5 sizes available and the 24" wide model is one of the few full height banner displays we offer in a narrow width, and the 60" wide model is by far the least expensive oversized stand we sell.
The Pacific family of retractable banner stands come in three sizes and are good quality, compact style banner displays with a fixed height and silver finish.
These retractable banner stands come in three sizes and are some of our most popular banner displays. The stylish base comes in anodized aluminum or black finish, and the head rail has been redesigned for greater security, making this an excellent mid-range option.
The Contender family of compact retractable banner stands are available in either a silver or black finish. They are among the tallest rollup banner stands we offer at over 103" tall. Their high quality and range of sizes makes them a good choice.
This pull up banner stand has many advanced features and is one of our favorites. It features easy graphic changes, adjustable tension, telescopic height, and one of the nicer carry bags. A high end retractable banner stand at a mid level price.
The Banner Bug family of roll up banner stands are high quality displays that come with a lifetime warranty. The 7 different sizes of roll up banner stands in this family range from 23" to an incredible 72" wide, and all have easy graphics changes thanks to super thin velcro attachments.
Below are brief descriptions of each double sided retractable banner stand model, or family of stands, that we offer. Since we carry such a large selection, it can be difficult to choose a model, so be sure to read the Our Recommendations tab for suggestions and the Model Comparison Chart also provides useful information to help you make a choice. As always, feel free to contact us for help and advice.
For those who want cheap banner stands, the Budget Roll Up family are our least expensive retractable banner stands. They are made of light weight aluminum and plastic, so they are not as durable as our other models, but they are very inexpensive and come with our smooth blockout vinyl banner which offers a vibrant, high resolution image in a durable tear-proof, waterproof, and scratch resistant banner.
A large step up in quality from the Budget Roll Up family, even though they are a relatively small step up in price, are the Econo Stand, Express and Expo models. The Econo Stand is a low cost stand that is an excellent quality product for the money. It is a basic model without any special features, but it's the best made stand you will find at this price point. The Express is based on the popular Expo model, but without the snap rail attachment on the roller and the adjustable pole. It comes in 22", 33.4" and 47.25" widths and is available in both silver and black finishes. The Expo is one of our exclusive models, and doesn't require any adhesive or special treatments to attach the graphic to the banner stand. The head rail has a snap lock feature, as does the roller mechanism, so frequent graphic changes are no problem for this stand. These stands come in a 33.4" width, which is a very nice size that gives you enough width to make an impact yet is still narrow enough to be easy to transport.
For the best quality inexpensive retractable banner stand, the Expolinc Roll Up Promotion is unique. It's a scaled back version of the Expolinc Roll Up Classic banner stands, but it still has the lifetime warranty that Expolinc offers on all their products. This makes it a great choice for large quantity purchasers who want a quality product, as well as for individuals on a budget who want the protection of lifetime warranty. The Metro is another option with a lifetime warranty at a low price. This collection of stands have the same look as many cheap banner stands on the market, but these are heavy duty stands that come in a range of sizes from 22" to 60" wide, and they also come in both silver and black finishes.
The QuickSilver Pro stands are great for a variety of reasons. They are inexpensive, but well made to hold up well over time, and graphic changes are very easy. They are significantly cheaper than any other option we offer in the large sizes, and the travel case is one of the nicest at any price. They also include a tension adjustment knob, which makes it easy for anyone to add tension to the banner without tools. This is a great feature that can save significant time and money if the stand looses tension during shipping or when changing a banner. While we don't charge for retensioning a stand that isn't retracting fully, the shipping costs back and forth can add up so this is nice feature to have.
A nice mid range stand at a great price, the Sterling is an excellent choice. It features a removable roller with both a panel strip and snap lock banner attachment, similar to the Space Supreme, so banners can be attached in multiple ways. It has a telescopic pole so it can be used for a variety of different applications. The Space Supreme falls in this category as well. While it's a premium quality stand with many advanced features, we are able to sell it in the mid range price category, making it one of the best values we offer. It also has snap rail attachments on the roller and headrail, and removable rollers, and the roller can also accommodate panel strip mounting. It's also available in multiple sizes from 33.4" up to 59" wide, and comes in a deluxe carry case. A fixed height 84.7" pole is standard, but a telescopic pole is optional if you need to vary the graphic height.
For a retractable banner stand with advanced features, the Space Infinity is an excellent choice. It comes with a fixed height pole that displays an 84.7" tall graphic, but there is a telescopic pole option so it can be used at different heights from 39" to 84.7", and a taller fixed pole that displays a 94.5" tall graphic. It has a snap rail attachment to the roller mechanism, which makes for very easy graphic changes and good reliability. It also has adjustable tension on the roller mechanism so it can be adjusted if it looses tension over time or if more tension is needed to roll up a stiff graphics. It also has an excellent suitcase style padded carry case and the only built in control to lock the roller mechanism when changing graphics with no metal pins needed. This retractable stand bridges the gap between the entry level stands and the high end models because it has the professional quality and premium features of the best stands on the market, but is still affordable.
For those looking to purchase products made in the USA, the Mercury is the only option available. While many of our banner stands are from US and European companies, virtually all of them are manufactured in Asia. The Mercury comes in 4 widths in both single and double sided versions, and it's telescopic so the height can be adjusted to wide range of sizes. These don't have the same polished finish as many of the other stands in this price range, and they take an extra minute or two to setup, but they come with a lifetime warranty and are popular for those looking to buy American.
At the high end, the Space Supreme and Infinity are the least expensive with lifetime warranties, and they are described above. The Expolinc Roll Up banner stands are similar, with the Classic collection being available in 5 widths from 27.5" to 57.1" and 4 heights from 57" to 96.5". This makes for an extremely versatile collection of roll up banner stands that are well made with lifetime warranties.
For the top-of-the line retractable banner stands, the Expand M2 and Expand Media Screen 4 are our favorites. These retractable stands are not inexpensive, but for trade show pros or heavy duty users, these banner stands are well worth the cost due to their superior construction and lifetime warranties. These retractable banner stands are basically the same with a different exterior appearance, and the Swedish design is apparent in every aspect of these stands. They use a different technology for retracting the banner that eliminates the spring mechanism that's found in every other retractable stand. The Modular Tension System found in these banner stands cannot unwind causing the stand to be useless, because when the banner is retracted into the base, there is no longer tension in the roller. This is a difficult concept to grasp if you've used other retractable banner stands, but once you've tried this stand, using another retractable banner stand is like sitting in coach once you've flown in first class. The graphics are installed on super-light media rolls, and mounting the graphic is simple and requires no tools so it can be performed anywhere. Also, since the media rolls don't contain a spring mechanism like other cassette retractable displays, they are lighter and less expensive making it more cost effective to have multiple graphics available for your display.
If you're looking for an inexpensive alternative to a full popup booth that still looks professional for a back wall setup or for larger trade show banner displays, we have several options. The Aero Multi-Option Backwall consists of three separate retractable stands that roll from the top down, all connected by supports that allow the individual panels to be used at various angles and different heights. The effect is like putting multiple retractable banner stands together, but in a very professional way. The only down side to this stand is that it's not as tall as some of the retractable banner stands, and it's not as portable since it packs into three bags with two of them holding the round bases.
We also have the Expand MediaScreen XL, which are retractable banner stands with graphic widths of either 39.375 or 47.25" and a height of up to 118 1/8". These large retractable banner stands have unique magnetic connectors on the ends of the head rails so multiple units can be easily linked together to form a display of 8', 12', 16' or more wide.
Another option for large banner displays are the Banner Bug retractable banner stands. We carry these retractable stands in a variety of sizes, but the largest size is an incredible 6 feet wide. Obviously at such a large size, they are a more difficult to transport, but if you want to make a really big and seamless impact, these banner stands will allow you to do it.
We offer several options with each stand so you can choose the qualities and price that suit your needs. All our options offer excellent print quality, are waterproof, tear resistant and fade resistant, so any choice you make will be a quality product.
Economy Banner: Smooth blockout banner is a completely opaque vinyl with a low gloss finish and a slight fabric texture. It produces sharp, vivid images and is waterproof, tearproof, fade resistant and very durable. While considered a curl free material, it doesn't hang quite as flat as our more expensive options, but overall it's an excellent option at a great price.
Standard Banner: Curl Free Fire Retardant banner has the beautiful upscale look of fabric, excellent color reproduction, a low glare finish and it is specially engineered to hang flat without curling at the edges, even with heavy ink coverage. It's waterproof, tearproof, fade resistant and of all the banner options available, this one hangs the flattest. As it is fire retardant, with an NFPA 701 rating, it's excellent for display in public buildings such as museums, theaters, and other locations with strict fire codes. This is our most popular material.
Fabric Banner: Blockout Polyester is a heavy 100% polyester fabric that is woven so tightly that it's completely opaque so light from behind can't cast shadows on the graphic. It's waterpoof, tearproof, fade resistant and offers sharp printing with brilliant colors. This material is printed with water-based latex inks for an extremely eco-friendly solution that hangs very flat and looks great.
Premium Banner: Tradeshow Banner is printed on an opaque polyester film and laminated with a polycarbonate laminate for a 10 mil thick finished banner. It is the ultimate in image quality, will hang flat without curling at the edges, is the most scuff and scratch resistant product available, and has a classic low gloss polycarbonate textured finish that is the standard for tradeshow graphics. It's fade resistant, tear resistant, and waterproof. This product is also very environmentally friendly being printed with water based inks and containing no PVC.
For banner stands ordered with banners, normal turnaround time is 3-5 days plus shipping time, depending on the model you order. Hardware only orders usually ship within 1-2 days. During the order process you will be asked if you have a specific due date, and if you do, we will adjust your shipping method, if necessary, to get your order to you on time. If you need your order even quicker, we also have a rush service.
We offer multiple banner options for the same reason we offer so many stands, so that you can get exactly the combination you want. Each banner material we offer is a quality product that is tear proof, water proof, and fade resistant and printed in full color at high resolution. The differences are in their other qualities. Our Economy banner tends to curl inward slightly on the edges, so we offer it because it's the least expensive, high quality material for those on a tight budget who don't mind the edge curl. Our Standard Curl Free Fire Retardant banner is a high end material that will hang flat without edge curl, but it's a little more expensive, so while most people choose this option, we didn't want to force a more expensive material on those people who would rather live with some edge curl and save the money. The Polypro banner is the same price as the Curl Free banner, but it's made from eco-friendly polypropylene. It has a satin finish that is glossier than the other options we offer, which means it also has the best color depth and saturation, but at the expensive of a little more glare, so someone who wants a flatter finish for their graphic wouldn't like this material. The Premium banner is for those who want the very best banner stand material available, need the extra durability of a laminated graphic, and don't mind the added expense.
That depends on your priorities. If you want the least expensive banner, the Economy banner is the best choice. It offers great print quality and durability at an economical price. If you want the banner that hangs the flattest, the Standard Curl Free Blockout banner is the best. The Standard Polypro Banner and Premium Trade Show Banner have the very highest image quality you can get, and will tend to have less color shift in different lighting conditions, so they would be the best choices if color accuracy is the most important consideration. They are also both laminated so would be the most scratch proof. The Polypro Banner has a satin finish, where the Trade Show Banner has a textured polycarbonate finish that diffuses glare, and it's also 100% opaque. So if glare is big concern or if you plan to use the banner in a place where there will be a light source behind the banner, then the Premium Trade Show Banner would be the best choice. If you want the most durable banner with fine art print quality, then the Premium banner is the best choice.
As we've said before, all our banners are quality materials with excellent print quality and durability, so in that regard, you can't make a bad choice. The Standard Curl Free Blockout banner is by far the most popular material we offer. It has excellent color, a high-end fabric-like finish, and hangs the flattest of any material we offer. The Premium banner also hangs flat, but it has a memory and will curl each time it's set up until it has time to relax, which usually takes several hours. The Polypro banner does this as well, but to a lesser extent.
While most of our customers provide us with a file for printing their banners, we can also design your banner stand graphics for you. We've found in most cases, our customers have an idea of what they want, and often already have logos, photos and the wording they want on the banner. In that case, the design or setup of the file takes much less time and is therefore less expensive than a full design where we would come up with the concept, the images, etc. In a case where you have all the elements and just need us to set them up in a professional and attractive manner, the cost usually runs from $25-$75. For situations where we need to do a bit more work and get high resolution images for you, the cost is generally in the $75-$100 range. Full design work from concept to finished product can run from $250-$500 or more.
When you place your order, there will be a place where you can indicate that you need us to do your design. When you choose that option, we will contact you to discuss your needs and give you an estimate before any work begins.
One each product page their is a Specifications tab that contains the specifications, instructions, and graphic templates for that product. The graphic templates are usually provided in both pdf and Illustrator eps formats. If you need information that is not provided, please contact us and we'll be happy to get you the information you need.
Some models of retractable banner stands are telescopic, which means their support pole is not a fixed height but extends and can be set do different heights. If you look at the specifications tab for each model, it will show the range of sizes that you can use a specific telescopic banner stand. You can also look at our Retractable Banner Stand Comparison Chart to quickly see which models are telescopic and their range of sizes.
For retractable banner stands that are not retractable, most can be used at different sizes by using only one or two sections of the support pole, instead of all three. With some models you may have to cut the elastic cord that holds the sections of pole together, but with others, you can simply let them hang and remain connected. If you need this capability, contact us and we can give you information on the sizes that a particular model can be set to by using different pole sections.
Regardless of what you may hear from our competitors, all banner stand are designed so the banners can be changed, and while it may be more convenient to send a stand back to have us change the banner, it's not required. Some retractable banner stands have methods of attaching the banner that are easy than others, so if you want to change the banner yourself, you may want to look for models that make that easier for you.
The most common attachment of the banner to the retractor mechanism is through the use of a leader material that is attached to the roller on one end. The banner is attached to the other end of the leader since with most designs, you don't have access directly to the roller mechanism. Other styles do give you access to the roller through various methods, so those generally don't have a leader as it's not necessary in those cases.
The most common method for the top rail to attach to the banner is by a clamping action or snap rail. With this style, the head rail opens and snaps closed on the banner to grip it firmly. Other methods include a clamping rail with set screws, velcro attachment, or a specially designed piece that sticks to the banner and fits in a channel in the headrail.
Some cheap banner stands have head rails where the banner simply sticks to an adhesive strip, but we've found that method to be unreliable and it makes changing the banner very difficult, so we don't offer any models that rely solely on double stick tape to support the banner.
When you click the Place Order button next to any product, our Pricing/Order wizard will appear, and once you enter some details such as quantity and banner option, you can click on the Shipping tab and enter your state and zip code to see the shipping costs for the different shipping services. At that point, you can continue on and add the items to your cart, or leave the wizard and continue shopping.