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What Are Breakaway Banners?

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Breakaway banners are custom-printed banners comprising two portions joined by Velcro down the middle. The two banner pieces combined make one cohesive image. They are often used at youth, high school, and college football games, where the joined banners are brought to the field and held by poles on either side. When the team enters the field, the players run toward the banner and break through it by the Velcro in the middle, creating a dynamic entrance that fans will surely cheer on as they go onto the field to start the game.

Our breakaway banners are made from durable 13 oz. vinyl, making it the perfect choice for football game entrances — they are 100% customizable, reusable, and durable enough to last multiple seasons while still giving you the custom look you need.


Standard & Custom Sizes Available

We offer our breakaway banners in any custom size so you can get exactly the banner you need. Banners can be ordered in any custom size between 2’H x 6’W & 10’H x 15’W.


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Breakaway Banner Features

Pole Pockets

Each breakaway banner comes with two sewn pole pockets, one on either end of the banner. These hemmed pockets are strong but simple ways to set up and hold your banners.
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Durable

Breakaway banners are meant to be run through, which means they should be durable enough to withstand repeated entrances of a sports team. Our 13 oz. vinyl is the perfect material for games regardless of the weather conditions.

Reusable

With Velcro patches down the middle of your banner, it's possible to use these weekly for several years. The banners are easily cleaned and stored between games or seasons for use in future seasons.

Additional Specs

  • Weight:

    0.083 lbs. per square foot

  • Thickness:

    13 oz. vinyl

  • Uses:

    Football games, basketball games, other sporting events, college & high school activities.

  • Print Method:

    Digitally printed UV ink

  • Estimated Lifespan:

    3+ years with proper use, care, and storage.

  • Common Sizes (WxH):

    12'x4', 10'x6', 12'x8', 14'x10


Assembly

To set up your breakaway banner begin by laying the two banner pieces flat on the ground. Avoid any abrasive surface like concrete or asphalt when doing so. Attach the two banner pieces together with the corresponding velcro strips that run down the middle of each banner piece.

Assemble the poles using the push buttons and connecting the female and male ends of the poles.

Once the Velcro is attached, slide the assembled, compatible poles (optional purchase if poles are needed) into the pole pockets on each end of the banner.

Finally, stand the banner upright. Doing so typically requires multiple people depending on the size of the banner. To prevent the banner from sagging in the top center, pull the very top of each pole towards the outside of the banner to increase tautness.

Once the graphic is pulled tight you’ll be ready for a football team to run through the banner and begin their game!


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Care

To clean your banner simply wipe it down with a non-abrasive cloth dampened in a mixture of warm water and dish soap. Let the banner air dry. When storing the banner be sure to roll it up to prevent permanent creases from occurring. Avoid contact with sharp objects or placing anything on top of the banner. Make sure to store it in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight and weather exposure.

Poles

If you don’t already have poles (should be diameter of 1” or less) to use with your breakaway banner you’ll need a set of compatible poles to slide into the sewn pole pockets on either end of the banner. We offer compatible aluminum poles as optional accessories for your banner. We recommend our aluminum poles due to their lightweight yet durable nature. These poles are easily connected together via a push button and locking mechanism. Each pole section is approximately 36” long. We recommend ordering enough poles to have at least 1’ of extra pole length than the height of your banner so it can be held off the ground if desired.


How to Use the Breakaway Banner Templates

  1. Click on the template that suits your banner style, and you'll be directed to our online design tool. You can now start changing the banner to suit your sports team.

  2. Make your banner changes using our online design tool. Upload your sports team logo or write a cheering slogan for the team. You can also modify the template's colors, fonts, and images.

  3. If you are satisfied with your design, hit “Save and Continue", and you'll be redirected to our payments page to confirm your order.



Fast Production

Next Day Production

Order by 9PM EST and we’ll have your breakaway banner completed and shipped the next business day.
Customizable

100% Customizable

Colors and design specific to your team or logo.
Satisfaction

100% Satisfaction

We guarantee you'll love your custom breakaway banner. If you don't, we'll be sure to make it right.
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Q:
Instead of poles could i have grommets?
Asked 2 months ago by Darren R.
A:

Currently, we do not offer grommets on standard breakaway banner orders. No worries! We will gladly check to see if we can customize the order for you! Please send us the full specifications of your potential order so that we can provide you with a quote. You can request a custom quote here: https://www.signs.com/contact/.

 

Q:
I left the pole's off of my order. Is there a way i can order just the poles
Asked 3 months ago by Katrina M.
A:

You can definitely place an order for the poles you need! You can place it using this link: https://signs.com/accessories/

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Hello, i am interested in gettin a break away banner made. How do you all help ensure that the submitted design is ok for good print quality?
Asked 4 months ago by Shalea
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Below are our File Preparation guidelines to make sure files have good print quality.

Size and bleed:

  • Files need to be built to the final trim size plus 1/8″ bleed on each side. Therefore, if you are ordering a 5 x 7 postcard, the graphic file’s size should 5.25″ x 7.25″. When generating the file into the proper format, do not use any crop or printer’s marks as these will increase the dimensions of the design file.

Image Resolution: 

  • For best printing results, we recommend files to have a resolution of at least 300 dpi. Submitting files with a resolution lower than 300 dpi may result in the print turning out pixelated or blurry.

Color mode: 

  • All full color artwork and/or images must be saved in CMYK (cyan, magenta, yellow, black) color mode. While black and white artwork and/or images must be in grayscale color mode.
  • Files submitted in RGB or Pantone color mode will be converted automatically to CMYK. Converting these to CMYK would cause a shift since they are not of the same color spectrum.

Safe Zone: 

  • Do not place any critical images or text beyond the safety zone, which should be at least 1/8″ within the final trim size. This will ensure that they are well within the finished piece when it is trimmed.
Q:
Is there a storage bag available to hold the banner and the poles?
Asked 7 months ago by Amanda T.
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Breakaway banner poles can be added to the order as an accessory. I'm afraid it does not come with a zippered carrying case. However, we also do offer cases that you can purchase along with the breakaway banner poles. You may check the link below and click on Poles & Pole Sets to learn more: 

https://www.signs.com/accessories/

Q:
Does it come with a storage bag? If not, do you sell them and how much?
Asked 12 months ago by Autumn
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Our breakaway banners offer the option to include poles, complete with a convenient carry bag for easy transport. While the poles come with a carry bag for added convenience, please note that the banner itself doesn't come with a storage bag.

Q:
Does someone have ro hold either side of the banner for someone to walk through it? How fast does someonw need to walk to bresk through it
Asked a year ago by Cathy A.
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Yes, once the breakaway banner is assembled, it typically requires multiple people to hold on to it, depending on the size of the banner. To prevent the banner from sagging in the top center, someone needs to pull the very top of each pole towards the outside of the banner to increase tautness. If the banner is new, the players may need to run through it faster with a bit of force once colliding with it for an easy breakaway of the velcro holding the banner pieces in the middle. Over the weeks or years of use, it should get a lot easier with less force exerted.

Q:
can I just buy the poles from you
Asked a year ago by Ed
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Yes, you can order poles only for your breakaway banners. Please see the link below. https://www.signs.com/accessories/

Q:
How long does it take to ship? How quick can I get them once ordered?
Asked a year ago by Jason S.
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The printing turnaround time takes about 1 business day, and the shipping turnaround time would depend on the shipping method chosen. If you choose to ship this overnight, it is possible to get it within 2 business days after the day you place the order given that there are no file issues and that it is paid for before the cutoff time which is at 5 PM PST. 

Q:
What are breakaway banners made of? Do you offer any different materials?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Breakaway banners are made from 13 oz. vinyl. This material allows your design, logo, or other graphics to be printed in high resolution on a durable material. We've found vinyl to be the best option for breakaway banners and much better than fabric or other materials due to its regular outdoor use. 13 oz. vinyl allows banners to be reused over many years while still looking as good as ever. Because of this we do not offer any other materials for custom breakaway banners.

Q:
What's the difference between breakaway banners and breakthrough or run through banners?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:

Breakaway banners and breakthrough banners are not only interchangeable but synonymous with a long list of terms including: run through banners, football run through banners, break through banners, bust out banners, and tear away banners. Although all of these names are slightly different they all refer to the same product. This product is most commonly used for youth and high school football games where the players on the team run through the banner at the beginning of a game. So while we (or you) may use varying terms, rest assured we're talking about the same thing! We offer a wide variety of custom banners. Some of our most popular banners are: standard vinyl banners, mesh banners, pole banners for cities and streets, fabric banners and retractable banners for events, presentations, trade shows, and other uses.