AirMesh Polyester

Product Description

AirMesh Polyester Material Overview

Choose AirMesh Polyester from Banner&Board for graphics that work as banners or flags. The adaptable fabric suits many outdoor applications, offering an alternative to traditional PVC banners and standard knitted-polyester flag materials. Its construction combines a lightweight fabric with useful airflow for a range of installations.

• 100% Polyester
• Fantastic airflow rating
• 105gsm - lightweight
• Dye-sublimation printed for vibrant colours and images
• DIN 4102-1-B1 fire-rated
• Triple-folded 35mm hems for strength (four total layers of material)
• Fully colour-coded hems (requires 135mm bleed provided in artwork)
• Plastic eyelets
• Approx maximum finished graphic width: 2900mm (depending on chosen finish)
• Delivered folded, either in bags or boxes - light and easy to transport with no need for long tubes
• Fantastic show-through at around 75%
• Washable
• Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use

Dye-sublimation printing uses specialist inks that are heat-fixed into the fabric after printing, giving AirMesh a washable, scuff-resistant graphic.

Applications for AirMesh Polyester

• Outdoor banners
• Building wrap banners
• Heras fencing banners
• Crowd barrier graphics
• Lamp post banners
• Cafe barriers
• Scaffold banners

Advantages Over PVC-Based Materials

1. Straightforward transport and storage AirMesh folds down for convenient packing and handling. PVC materials typically need rolling around a core to avoid creasing, pinching or folding damage; the foldable polyester makes delivery, transport and setup on site simpler.
2. Lightweight handling The fabric weighs 105gsm. A full-sized 3375mm × 1780mm Heras fencing banner weighs about 0.8kg, compared with approximately 1.9kg in PVC. This lighter weight makes positioning and installation easier, particularly on larger or extended projects, and can reduce handling time.
3. Strength and durability The 100% polyester fabric has reinforced, industry-grade sewn hems to provide a robust finish despite its low weight. Good airflow helps it perform in windier conditions, reducing stress and wear on the graphic.
4. An alternative to PVC The fully polyester construction offers a more environmentally considerate alternative to traditional PVC-based materials. It can support customers’ environmental policies and procurement requirements, opening up applications where PVC is unsuitable or restricted.
5. Airflow in windy conditions Mesh PVC allows some airflow, but AirMesh offers greater air passage in breezy or more demanding conditions, helping improve resilience and reduce the risk of wind damage.

AirMesh can be folded for transport rather than handled as a long roll, which is useful when taking graphics to a site or event. Its reinforced sewn hems and plastic eyelets support the finished graphic, while its airflow and lightweight fabric help with handling. Choose the finish around the application you need, and use the material details above to compare AirMesh with the separate PVC alternative also described on this page.