Double Sided Banner Printing in Duplex Fabric

Need a double sided banner that looks sharp from every angle, with no ghosted image behind? Compare our duplex fabrics, then open a product to check sizes and pricing.

Talk to an expert

800+ Products available

50,000+ Orders

30+ Countries

22+ Years experience

Double Sided Banner Printing in Duplex Fabric

Duplex Knitted Polyester Fabric Printing

Duplex Oxford Fabric Printing

Duplex Satin Fabric Printing

Duplex Blockout Fabric Printing

800+ Products available

50,000+ Orders

30+ Countries

22+ Years experience

What our customers say

4.9from 7,200+ reviews

These are great, I love the light box and the ability to change the screens with in seconds to make it more user friendly.

Scott CrossUSA

My first time using Backdrop source and so far they have been a pleasure to work with. They have been extremely helpful throughout the process. Definitely give them a chance.

James ShevlinUSA

Wow! My banner added new life to my exhibition. The quality of the print was great and the cool bag that the pieces came in made it even more professional.

Merze Tate ExplorersUSA

I cannot thank you all enough! The backdrop arrived today and the front and back look beautiful! The colors are crisp and rich and look far better than I had expected! I will go nowhere else for future work! Backdropsource is the best! A+A+A+

Robert .BUSA

Customer service above and beyond. Product better than what was pictured via the website. Top notch service, I received it within a week WITH standard free delivery. Only using them from now on.

Josh NevilleUSA

Why does a single-sided print let you down from behind?

Most fabric banners are printed on one face only. Hang one from a ceiling, in a shop window or across an exhibition stand, and anyone walking the other way sees a faded, mirrored ghost of your graphic, with logos and text reading backwards. It looks unfinished, and it wastes half the visibility you paid for.

A double sided banner solves this by carrying a proper print on each face, so people see a sharp, correctly oriented message whichever direction they approach from. It is the natural choice for:

Hanging signs above retail aisles, counters and checkouts
Expo stand and trade show booth banners seen from two aisles
Flags and street banners along footpaths, carparks and event entrances
Venue, council and campus wayfinding that needs to face two ways

Every product in this range uses double sided fabric printing by dye-sublimation. The ink bonds into the polyester fibres rather than sitting on top as a coating, so colours stay vivid and the fabric stays soft, flexible and easy to fold for transport.

Which duplex fabric suits your banner or flag?

The four fabrics differ in weight, finish and how much light passes through them. Before you choose, think about where the banner will hang, how close people will stand, whether light will sit behind it and how long you need it to last.

Knitted polyester

A lightweight, soft fabric with a matte look and a little give. It is the budget-friendly option for indoor hanging signs, short campaigns, seasonal promotions and high-volume jobs where cost matters most.

Oxford

A tightly woven, hard-wearing fabric that is commonly chosen for flags and banners that move in the breeze. Choose it when the banner will be handled often, travel between events or go up outside.

Satin

Printed satin fabric has a smooth surface and a gentle sheen that makes colours look rich up close. It suits boutique retail, product launches, galas and stage dressing, where the banner is part of the overall look rather than just a sign.

Blockout

Blockout fabric has an opaque layer between the two printed faces, so one side does not bleed into the other when light hits it from behind. A blockout banner is the safest pick for shop windows, bright atriums and any design with different artwork on each face.

Product	Feel and finish	Best for	Complete from
Duplex Knitted Polyester Fabric Printing	Soft, light, matte	Indoor hanging signs on a budget	NZD 1
Duplex Oxford Fabric Printing	Tightly woven, durable	Flags and banners in regular or outdoor use	NZD 128
Duplex Satin Fabric Printing	Smooth with a soft sheen	Premium retail and event displays	NZD 181
Duplex Blockout Fabric Printing	Opaque core, solid colour	Windows, backlit areas, different artwork each side	NZD 212

Why do prices vary so much between fabrics?

Complete prices in this collection run from NZD 1 to NZD 212, which can look like a wide gap at first. Two things explain most of it:

The fabric itself. A light knitted polyester costs less to produce than a heavier woven Oxford, a satin with a finished sheen or a layered blockout.
Your size and options. Each listed price is a starting point, and the total updates on the product page as you choose size and finishing, so you see the complete price before you order.

Is the lowest-priced fabric a false economy?

Not if it matches the job. For a one-day indoor event or a promotion that changes every few weeks, knitted polyester often does everything you need. If the banner will hang for months, go outdoors or sit in front of a bright window, spending more on Oxford or blockout up front usually costs less than reprinting a banner that has faded, frayed or shown through.

A quick way to decide

Indoor, short term, tight budget: knitted polyester
Outdoors, windy or handled often: Oxford
Indoor, premium look, seen up close: satin
Light behind it or different artwork each side: blockout

How do you make sure both sides print correctly?

Getting two faces right is the biggest worry with double sided printed fabric, so the ordering process builds in checks before anything goes to print.

Choose your fabric and open its product page to select your size and options.
Upload artwork for each face, or brief the team if you only have a logo and a rough idea.
Request a free 2D mockup to see how both sides will look before production.
Check that text, logos and directional arrows read correctly on each face, then approve.
Printing starts only once you have approved the artwork.

Colour you can rely on

Dye-sublimation produces strong, even colour across the whole graphic, and because the ink sits inside the fibres it will not crack or peel when the fabric is folded. If a print error happens on our side, it is reprinted free.

Planning artwork for two faces

Decide early whether both sides will match or carry different messages. A welcome message on the way in and a thank-you on the way out is a popular choice for shops and venues. Keep important text away from the edges where hems and hanging points will sit.

Can resellers buy wholesale double sided banners?

Yes. Sign makers, print brokers and promotional suppliers can use Backdropsource as a production partner for custom fabric work. The business has been making printed fabric displays since 2004, so you are dealing with a team that knows fabric, file setup and repeat orders.

Four fabrics under one roof, so you can offer clients a good, better and best choice
Free 2D mockups you can pass to your own client for sign-off
Nothing prints until the artwork is approved, which keeps surprises off your jobs
Replacement graphics available for existing frames when a client rebrands

Contact the team with the fabrics, sizes and quantities you expect to order, and ask about pricing for bulk or repeat work.

How do you plan a double sided fabric banner around your deadline?

Launches, expos and seasonal campaigns rarely move, so work backwards from the date you need the banner up.

Check the lead time first. The lead time is shown on each product page, so confirm it before you commit to a fabric.
Allow time for the proof. Production starts after approval, so a quick sign-off keeps your order moving.
Approve everything together. Teams ordering double sided banners NZ-wide for several stores or venues save time by signing off every location in one go.

Choose carefully before you approve

Custom-printed graphics cannot be returned once the proof is approved, so make sure the fabric suits your setting. Standard, non-custom items can be returned if they are unused and in their original packaging; check the returns policy for details, and remember the lead time is shown on each product page. If you are still unsure which fabric to choose, ask the team before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is one double sided banner better value than two single-sided banners hung back to back? +

It usually is, especially for hanging signs. One banner printed on both faces hangs as a single clean piece and avoids the bulky edges and joins that come from fixing two prints together. Two thin single-sided prints can also show through each other unless there is an opaque layer between them. For a firm comparison, ask the team to quote both options at your size.

When is a blockout banner worth the extra cost? +

A blockout banner is worth it when light sits behind the banner or each face carries different artwork. Shop windows, glass atriums, stage lighting and sunny outdoor spots can push light through thinner fabrics. The opaque layer keeps each side crisp and stops one design ghosting into the other. In dim indoor spaces with matching artwork on both faces, a lighter fabric is often enough.

Which duplex fabric works best for a hanging shop sign? +

For most indoor hanging signs, knitted polyester or satin is the best duplex fabric. Knitted polyester is light and economical, which suits ceiling hangs and frequent seasonal swaps. Satin adds a soft sheen that suits premium stores and showrooms. If the sign hangs near a bright window or shows different artwork on each face, step up to blockout so neither side bleeds through.

Can printed satin fabric be used outdoors? +

Printed satin fabric is best kept indoors, where its smooth sheen and drape can be seen up close and it is protected from wind and weather. For street banners, carparks and outdoor events, Oxford is the more practical choice because it is a tightly woven, hard-wearing fabric. Check the fabric details on each product page, and ask the team if you are unsure.

Can a double sided fabric banner show a different design on each side? +

Yes, a double sided fabric banner can usually carry one design on the front and a completely different one on the back. Many businesses show a welcome message on one face and a thank-you or exit message on the other. When the artwork differs, blockout is the safest choice because its opaque core stops one design showing through the other.

Does double sided fabric printing work for flags as well as hanging banners? +

Yes, double sided fabric printing suits flags as well as hanging banners and wayfinding signs. For flags that move in the wind and are seen from both directions, Oxford is the usual choice because it is woven and hard-wearing. Check each product page for the finishing and hanging options available, and confirm how your flag will be mounted before approving the artwork.

Why is the knitted polyester option so much cheaper than the other fabrics? +

Duplex Knitted Polyester Fabric Printing is complete from NZD 1 because it is the lightest, most economical fabric in the range, and that price is the starting point. The total updates on the product page as you choose your size and options. It is a sensible pick for indoor, short-term or high-volume jobs where budget matters more than a premium finish.

Do you offer trade pricing on wholesale double sided banners? +

Resellers can talk to the Backdropsource team about pricing for wholesale double sided banners. Share the fabrics, sizes, quantities and how often you expect to reorder, and the team can quote to suit. Free 2D mockups can be passed to your own client for sign-off, and nothing prints until the artwork is approved, which helps you manage client expectations.

Can I check the fabric before placing a larger order? +

Yes, contact the team before you order and ask about samples or a small trial print of your design. You can also request a free 2D mockup to check the layout on both faces. Custom-printed graphics cannot be returned after proof approval, so it is worth confirming that the fabric suits your space and lighting before you sign off a large run.