Diag Banners: Construction

Diag Banner Construction 

  • Banners submitted to SORC for placement on Diag poles must:
    • Be precisely 3 feet tall x 10 feet wide.
    • Have grommets in all four corners and at least one on the top and bottom edge (center).
    • Be printed on mesh or dye-sub fabric; paper is not acceptable.
      • For all reservations starting August 1, 2022, or later, vinyl banners will not be accepted. They are too heavy, and the weight and torque wreaks havoc on the cables and pulleys. We will no longer accept vinyl banners after August 2022. 
  • 3-dimensional objects or banners that are larger or significantly smaller than 3x10 feet will not be accepted.
  • Advertisers may not, under any circumstances, hang banners on their own.

Design tips

  • Banners submitted to SORC for placement on Diag poles must be 3 feet tall x 10 feet wide. Design your banner in a space that is scaled to 3:10.
  • Successful advertisements are those that are colorful, eye-catching, and concise. Most people are on the go, and they do not have the time (or attention span) to read a lengthy advertisement.

 

Professionally Printed Banners

Past SORC customers have shared success stories with us these manufacturers.  Bear in mind that there are many options. 

  • Professionally printed banners cost anywhere from $200-300. 
    • Call around or check websites for quotes.  
    • Some printers offer design services as well.
    • Make sure you ask for mesh or dye-sub nylon fabric.  Please do not ask for a vinyl banner. Many printers will assume vinyl if you ask for a banner. As of August 2022, does not accept vinyl banners.

University of Michigan Sign Shop

  • Dye-sub nylon fabric only. They do not make mesh banners.
  • This is a U of M department so they can bill your shortcode directly.  In fact, shortcode is the only way to pay.
  • Email the Sign Shop team at [email protected] 
  • 734-763-5234
  • They deliver boards to SORC for you
  • They only accept Shortcode for payment
  • Production time varies greatly by time of year.

Dollar Bill Copying

  • BE SURE TO TELL THEM IT CAN'T BE VINYL.
  • 734-665-9200 or [email protected] (611 Church Street)
  • Delivery terms unknown

Fast Signs (3 miles from campus)  

  • BE SURE TO TELL THEM IT CAN'T BE VINYL.
  • 3510 Washtenaw, Ann Arbor
  • 734-677-1500
  • Delivery terms unknown

FedEx