Banner Sizes NZ: A Practical Guide
31 August 2026
Banner Sizes NZ: A Practical Guide

Banner sizes in New Zealand follow a short list of standards, and everything else is made to order. A standard pull up banner measures 850mm wide by 2010mm high. Its wide version runs 1200mm by 2010mm, and teardrop flags come in 2m, 3m and 4m.

Vinyl banners, stretch fabric walls and table cloths are cut to fit the space instead. This guide lists the sizes Dynamic Gift prints, what each one suits, and how to match a size to your venue.

Every measurement here comes from a live product page, quoted in millimetres the way NZ suppliers list them.

What Are the Standard Banner Sizes in NZ?

Only the pull up banner stands carry one set width. Flags come in fixed heights, and the rest is cut to fit the site.

Banner typeSizeBest for
Pull-Up Banner Stand850 x 2010mmReceptions, doorways, indoor stands
Pull-Up Banner Stand Wide1200 x 2010mmWider artwork and more copy
Teardrop Flags2m, 3m and 4mFootpaths, car parks, sports days
Feather FlagsSix popular sizesDriveways and long outdoor runs
Printed Vinyl Banners30 x 30cm up to 30 x 30 feetFences, scaffolding, sports fields
Straight Stretch Fabric WallMade to order, 6000 x 2200mm picturedExpo backdrops and photo walls
Fitted Table ClothFits 6ft or 8ft tablesTrestle tables at expos and markets
Promotional Flag BuntingAny roll lengthShop fit-outs, forecourts, galas

Pull up banner sizes are the fixed point on this list. Everything else comes down to the space you are filling.

What Size Is a Standard Pull Up Banner?

Pull-up banner stand with silver base and printed graphic panel

A pull up banner stand prints at 850mm wide by 2010mm high, the size most NZ suppliers quote by default. Pull up banner dimensions are set by the cassette the graphic rolls into, so the width rarely moves. Roll up banner size means the same product under a different name.

Pull-Up Banner Stand is the 850mm option. It prints on polyester by single sided sublimation, sits on a silver floor mount base and packs into its own carry bag. Printing uses a vegetable based ink, and the stand is designed for indoor use.

Pull-Up Banner Stand Wide keeps the same 2010mm height and opens the width to 1200mm. That extra 350mm is worth having once the artwork carries a headline, a product shot and contact details. Its product page lists a 14 working day lead time, with a rush service available.

Dynamic Gift also prints custom banner sizes on request. Retractable Pull Up Banners are made to order on 210gsm polypropylene film with matt lamination, fitted to a high grade steel base. Full colour CMYK printing runs on the front and the back.

Teardrop Flag Sizes and Feather Flags

Teardrop flag on a pole with ground stake outdoors

Teardrop Flags come in 2m, 3m and 4m. Height is the only number that changes, because the shape scales with it. Pick 2m for a footpath, 3m for a car park entrance, and 4m when the flag has to be read from the road.

Flag fabric is 320 to 680 Gsm Oxford polyester. Artwork prints by dye sublimation with UV resisting inks, then bakes at 400 degrees so the print locks into the material. Each flag arrives as a kit with a stand, a carry case and the gear needed to set it up.

Feather Flags are the tall straight cousin of the teardrop, and they list six popular sizes. Knitted polyester, double sewn reinforced hemming and anti-fade inks suit a long outdoor run. Choose loop rope or eyelet style to match the pole you already own.

Fittings matter as much as height outdoors. Dynamic Gift supplies a water weight for hard surfaces and a stake for grass. Stake fittings swivel, so the flag turns with the wind instead of wrapping around its pole.

What Size Banner Do I Need?

Printed vinyl banner sign ready for custom branding

Start with the space, not the artwork. Event banner sizes usually follow the stand or the frontage you have been given, and the graphic is designed to fit afterwards.

Expo stands pair a pull up banner in the corner with a wall across the back. Display banner sizes for that back wall reach 6000 x 2200mm on the Straight Stretch Fabric Wall, which is the size shown on its product page. Smaller stands take a narrower panel, made to order.

Retail and hospitality sit at the other end of the scale. One 850mm pull up banner covers a doorway or a counter. A Fitted Table Cloth turns a hired trestle into signage, and standard cloths fit 6ft or 8ft tables.

Outdoor sites come down to viewing distance. A 2m teardrop reads across a car park, a 4m flag reads from the road, and a vinyl banner covers a whole frontage. Printed Vinyl Banners run from 30 x 30cm to 30 x 30 feet, so the fence sets the size.

Choosing Between Indoor and Outdoor Banners

Material decides where a banner can live, and the size follows from that. Pull up banner stands are built for indoor use, so keep them for receptions, foyers and expo halls.

Flags are the outdoor answer. Oxford polyester, UV resisting inks and a non toxic protective coating give teardrop and feather flags a working life in New Zealand weather. Wind is why the fitting matters more than the height.

Vinyl handles the rough jobs. Printed Vinyl Banners carry a heavy duty eyelet with a rust resistant coating, which is what a fence line or a scaffold needs through a wet winter. Italian colour lock inks hold the print through daily sun.

Bunting fills the awkward gaps. Promotional Flag Bunting comes in any roll length, with up to 10 flag types per roll and the spacing set by you. Forecourts, school galas and shop fit-outs use it where one large banner would not fit.

Getting the Artwork Size Right

Supply artwork at the finished banner size and the print scales from there. An 850 x 2010mm stand needs an 850 x 2010mm file, not a small version with a note attached.

Placement matters more than resolution on a tall banner. Anything below knee height gets blocked by people standing in front, so keep the logo and the message up top. Small print near the base rarely gets read.

Print methods vary by product, and all of them handle photographs, gradients and any number of colours. Flags use dye sublimation, while vinyl banners and stretch walls print full colour CMYK.

Dynamic Gift includes a 100% free design service on every order. Send a logo and the finished size, and the artwork department sets the file up for you.

Where to Order Custom Banners in New Zealand

Dynamic Gift quotes in New Zealand dollars, from one pull up banner to a full expo fit-out. Twenty four products sit in the banners, flags and signs range, covering flags, vinyl, fabric walls and signage.

Free samples are available on most products, and every order includes the free design service and a Price Beat Guarantee. Rush service is available on the pull up banner stands when a date is close.

Not sure which size fits your stand? Send the space you have and ask for a free quote on the banners, flags and signs range. An obligation free artwork proof comes back by email in minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common pull up banner size?

850mm wide by 2010mm high is the standard, and most NZ stands are built around it. Wide stands keep that height and open out to 1200mm. Both come with a floor mount base and an individual carry bag, so nothing else is needed on the day.

Where can I find a banner size guide?

Start with the table above and mark your finished size on it. Dynamic Gift can also send the artwork template that matches your product. Supply the file at full size and the free design service checks it before print.

Can I order a custom banner size?

Yes. Printed Vinyl Banners run from 30 x 30cm to 30 x 30 feet, and stretch fabric walls, fitted table cloths and pole mounted street flags are cut to order. Send the finished measurements and Dynamic Gift quotes on that size.

Which flag size reads from the road?

A 4m teardrop flag is the one that carries to passing traffic. 3m suits a car park or a driveway entrance, and 2m is enough for a footpath or an indoor aisle. All three share the same shape, so one set of artwork scales across the range.

Do banners come with a stand and carry bag?

Yes, pull up banner stands include a floor mount base and their own carry bag. Teardrop and feather flags arrive as a complete kit with the stand, a carry case and the fittings. Pick a water weight for hard ground or a stake for grass.

How big is an expo backdrop?

Stretch fabric walls are made to order. The Straight Stretch Fabric Wall page pictures a 6000 x 2200mm panel, which fills a standard back wall. Narrower and curved panels are cut the same way.

Are pull up banners suitable for outdoor use?

Pull up banner stands are designed for indoor use, so plan on a flag or a vinyl banner outside. Teardrop and feather flags handle wind with UV resisting inks and a protective coating. Vinyl banners carry rust resistant eyelets that suit fences and scaffolding.

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