Custom hanging signs can be a great way to get your brand image noticed and convey important information to your customers and potential customers. We describe five types to help you decide which best suits your needs.
- Hanging Banners
One of the most popular custom hanging signs is the hanging banner. They are lightweight, affordable, and versatile. Usually made from PVC or fabric, hanging banners can be used indoors and out and are popular at promotions and seasonal events due to the ease with which they can be produced, relocated, and stored.
The square hanging banner (picture a squat box with no top or bottom suspended from the ceiling) is excellent at trade shows, where it can tell potential customers where to find you from all directions. It can be equally helpful to direct customers to a promotion in a retail setting. - Blade Signs
Blade signs are an excellent way to entice customers to enter your business. These double-sided outdoor hanging signs are affixed to the building and stand perpendicular to it. They are highly visible to pedestrians and often feature bold graphics, rich colors, and other devices to grab the attention of passers-by.
Blade signs are often made of wood, although in recent times high density urethane (HDU) has been preferred, as it is waterproof and doesn’t warp or crack like natural timber. Plastic, metal, and acrylic are alternative materials. - Classic Hanging Signs
Classic hanging signs are often, like blade signs, attached perpendicular to the front of a building, where they serve the same purpose. Most often, they are not rigidly held but are connected to a horizontal pole using chain links. They tend to sway in the breeze, so they’re not the best choice for very windy locations. Unlike blade signs, they are rarely, if ever, illuminated.
Some classic hanging signs are made from fabric. These can often be seen attached to street lamps, for example, to announce an upcoming festival or event.
Another common use is for advertising and promotions inside a store, where they are most often attached to the ceiling. - Combination Hanging Signs
While channel letter signs are excellent for attracting the attention of passing motorists or people on foot approaching a building from a distance, they may not be easily seen by people walking past outside. This type of hanging sign for business covers all bases by combining channel letters or another flush-mounted outdoor sign with a projecting hanging sign.
Some combination hanging signs repeat the same design on both components, while others use complementary messages and graphics. Either way, a well-designed combination sign is eye-catching. - Wayfinding Signs
In hospitals, pointing visitors to certain wards or services, airport terminals, libraries, bookstores, and visitor information centers are just a few of the places custom hanging signs can be used to provide directions. Such signs can be hung from the ceiling or attached to a wall, like a blade sign.
These signs provide essential customer service and add to the professional appearance of your business.
A hanging business sign is one of the best value-for-money and attention-grabbing ways of getting your brand and message across. To discuss how we can help elevate your business with personalized hanging signs, contact Amazing Signs today.
