You don't need a trade account to order from FaberExposize UK. We work directly with brands, agencies, event organisers, exhibition stand builders and construction firms, as well as trade and reseller partners. Whether you're ordering one printed backdrop for a single event or a recurring supply of SEG graphics for a retail chain, our team will quote and produce it for you. If you do buy print regularly on behalf of clients, ask about our trade pricing structure when you contact us.

Our production facility runs 24/7, which means we can accommodate genuinely tight deadlines, including next-day and same-week turnarounds for exhibitions, live events and last-minute retail campaigns. Turnaround depends on the material, print specification (e.g. dye sublimation, UV, etc), finishing specifications (e.g. sewing, hemming, eyeleting, pick-and-pack, etc) and the volume/quantity required. The safest approach is to call us as soon as you know your deadline. We'll always tell you honestly if a timescale isn't achievable rather than overpromise.

No. We print single, one-off pieces as well as large production runs. Although we print builk for trade customers and big campaigns, a lot of our work is also bespoke, one-of-a-kind graphics, so we're set up to handle short runs efficiently without the high per-unit cost you'd expect from a factory built only for bulk.

Pricing depends on the size, material, quantity, print width and finishing requirements of each job. We quote individually rather than publish a flat cost per square metre, as this means you only pay for the materials and finishing you actually need.

Factors that can influence the price include:

• Material specification – such as Frontlit, Fabriblock (Blackback/Blockout), Jet Display, Lumiweave or Lumiweave Eco.
• Finishing requirements – including eyelets, pole pockets, silicone edges, Velcro, keder and sewing.
• Print width and size – particularly for large-format or wider seamless prints.
• Quantity – volume discounts may be available for larger orders.
• Turnaround time – express production is available for an additional fee.

For accurate trade pricing, send us your dimensions, material preference and intended use, and we'll come back with a fast, itemised quote. You can also ask to speak with one of our Account Managers to discuss your requirements.

Yes. With a network of nine factories worldwide and the UK's largest in-house sewing and display team based in Leeds, we regularly produce large-scale campaigns for national retail rollouts, touring live events, and multi-site construction hoarding. This means consistent colour, material and quality across every location, coordinated through one point of contact rather than juggling several regional suppliers.

Yes, a large part of our work comes from design agencies, exhibition stand builders and event production companies who need a reliable print partner behind the scenes. We can print and finish to your specification and deliver discreetly, so your client relationship stays front and centre.

Dye-sublimation is a printing process where ink is turned into a gas under heat and bonds directly into the fibres of the polyester fabric, rather than sitting on top as a surface coating. This gives you vivid, long-lasting colour that won't crack, peel or fade the way vinyl print can, and the fabric keeps its natural softness, drape and stretch. It's the industry standard for exhibition backdrops, SEG lightbox graphics, flags, stage dressing and premium retail displays. FaberExposize UK is Europe's largest supplier of dye-sublimated print.

Dye-sublimation is used on polyester fabric and produces a soft, matte, glare-free finish ideal for backlit displays and premium visuals. UV printing cures ink instantly with UV light directly onto a wide range of rigid and flexible substrates, making it suited to rigid boards, banners and outdoor signage that need extra durability. Vinyl (PVC) banner printing is the most budget-friendly option and works well for short-term outdoor use, but has more glare and less flexibility than fabric. We produce all three, so we'll recommend whichever suits your application, budget and expected lifespan rather than pushing one process by default.

We can produce large-scale, seamless prints well beyond standard wide format widths — including 5 metre wide printing for stage backdrops, media walls and large hoarding wraps. If your project needs a print wider than a single roll can produce, our in-house sewing team can also join panels invisibly so the seam disappears once the piece is tensioned or hung.

Dye-sublimated fabric graphics are significantly more fade-resistant than standard digitally printed materials because the ink is chemically bonded into the fibre rather than sitting on the surface. Longevity still depends on the environment — indoor retail and exhibition graphics will hold their colour for years, while permanently outdoor pieces exposed to direct UV and weather will have a shorter practical lifespan and may need periodic replacement. We'll advise on the right material and any protective finishing for your specific installation.

Yes, this is one of the main reasons event and retail clients move from vinyl to fabric. Most of our dye-sublimated fabrics can be gently washed, fold flat for storage or transport without cracking, and be reused across multiple events or campaign refreshes, which reduces both cost and waste over time.

SEG stands for Silicone Edge Graphic. A thin silicone strip is sewn around the border of a dye-sublimated fabric print, which then pushes into a recessed groove on an aluminium frame. The fabric pulls drum-tight across the frame with no visible fixings, giving a clean, seamless, almost frameless finish that looks premium in retail, exhibition and lightbox applications.

Yes, SEG fabric is one of the most popular materials for backlit and LED lightbox displays because dye-sublimated fabric transmits light evenly without hotspots and has a soft, glare-free glow rather than the harsh reflectivity you get from a backlit vinyl or acrylic panel. We print backlit-specific fabric with adjusted colour density to compensate for light passing through the material, so the finished graphic looks balanced once it's illuminated, not washed out.

Yes. If you already have SEG frames or lightboxes installed and simply need refreshed graphics — for a new season, campaign or rebrand — send us the frame dimensions (or the frame itself if easier) and we'll produce a like-for-like replacement print that fits without any frame modifications.

One of the main advantages of SEG systems is speed of change. Once the frame is installed, swapping the fabric graphic typically takes only a few minutes per panel with no tools required — the silicone edge simply tucks into the frame groove. This makes SEG a practical choice for retailers who refresh window and in-store graphics frequently.

For most exhibition backdrops and media walls we recommend dye-sublimated stretch fabric — it packs down small for transport, tensions drum-tight across a pop-up frame with no creases, and gives a premium, professional finish under exhibition hall lighting. If the backdrop will be backlit, we'll switch to a backlit-optimised fabric. For a shorter-term, lower-cost stand, printed PVC or roller banners can be the more sensible option — we'll talk through the trade-offs rather than defaulting to the most expensive material.

Yes — this is a large part of what we do. Our 24/7 production facility and dedicated customer service team are set up specifically to support live events and exhibitions where the print deadline is fixed and can't move. Get in touch with your dimensions and deadline as early as possible so we can confirm the fastest realistic route to delivery, and where needed, on-site installation.

Yes, we print large-format stage backdrops, printed vinyl flooring, festival and touring branding, and set dressing for live entertainment, concerts and major sporting events. We understand the pace and pressure of live event production — tight get-ins, fixed show dates and zero tolerance for late delivery — and build our production schedule around that reality.

Yes. If you have a concept, brand guidelines or reference images but no print-ready artwork, our team can advise on layout, scale and material choice to make sure the finished piece works at the size it will actually be viewed — a common issue with graphics designed on-screen and then scaled up to several metres wide.

For hoarding that needs to withstand months or years outdoors, we typically specify heavy-duty UV-printed or laminated materials designed for continuous weather exposure, rather than standard banner vinyl which can degrade faster under constant UV and rain. The right choice depends on the expected duration of the site, the substrate the graphics are mounted to (ply, Correx, mesh), and whether the hoarding needs to meet any local planning or public realm requirements. We'll ask about all of this before recommending a material.

Yes, we regularly produce large runs of construction hoarding and site branding where colour consistency across dozens of panels matters, particularly for developer or contractor brand guidelines. Our production process is built to maintain colour accuracy across large volume runs, so panel 1 and panel 60 match.

Yes, we print branded mesh and debris netting for scaffold wraps, which allows a construction site to maintain its safety screening while also carrying developer branding, planning notices, or marketing for the completed development — a common requirement on city centre regeneration and residential schemes.

Printed cafe barriers are branded covers fitted over standard pavement barrier frames, used by cafes, bars and restaurants to mark out outdoor seating areas while displaying their branding to passing footfall. Cost depends on the barrier size, the material used (standard PVC through to heavier-duty weatherproof fabric), and the quantity ordered — a single barrier cover costs considerably more per unit than a full outdoor seating run of ten or more. Get in touch with your barrier dimensions and quantity for an accurate price.

Yes, we print Heras fence banners and covers to fit standard UK Heras fence panel dimensions, commonly used for construction site perimeters, crowd control at events, and temporary security fencing that needs to double up as advertising or safety screening. We also offer lightweight polystretch airmesh options, which reduce wind load on the fencing compared to solid PVC — an important consideration for any large fenced perimeter exposed to open ground.

Material choice makes a real difference here. Solid PVC banners and covers can act like a sail in strong wind, putting strain on fixings and frames. For anywhere exposed to open wind — fence lines, barrier runs, tall feather flags — we generally recommend mesh or airmesh fabrics, which let wind pass through the material while still displaying full colour graphics, significantly reducing the risk of tearing or the whole structure being blown over.

Feather flags, barrier covers and Heras fence banners are produced through our sister company, Northern Flags, so between FaberExposize UK and Northern Flags we cover the full range of large-format print and fabric display work, from a single custom flag through to a complete event branding package.

We prefer vector files (AI, EPS or PDF with embedded fonts) wherever possible, especially for logos and text, since these scale to any size without loss of quality. For photographic or raster artwork, we recommend a minimum of 150 DPI at final print size, with 300 DPI where the piece will be viewed up close. Artwork should be supplied in CMYK, with a safe area and bleed allowance built in — our team can send a template or check your file before print if you're unsure.

Yes, Pantone matching is available on request, and it's something we'd actively recommend for any brand-critical job — corporate colours, brand guidelines-driven campaigns, or multi-site rollouts where consistency across locations matters. Without a specified Pantone reference, colour can shift slightly between screen, standard CMYK print, and dye-sublimation, so flagging this at the quote stage avoids surprises at delivery.

Colours and fine detail behave differently at large scale than they do on a screen or small proof — thin lines can disappear, low-resolution images pixelate, and colours viewed from a distance under different lighting (especially backlit displays) don't always read the way they do on a monitor. This is exactly why we review artwork before print and will flag anything likely to cause an issue, such as text that's too fine for a backlit fabric graphic or an image resolution too low for the intended viewing distance.

Sustainability is central to how we operate, not an add-on. Reusable dye-sublimated fabric already reduces waste compared with single-use vinyl, since the same printed piece can be washed, stored and reused across multiple campaigns or events. We continue to expand our range of lower-impact substrates and can talk through options with a reduced environmental footprint at the quote stage if this is a priority for your project or your organisation's own sustainability targets.

We can support both, depending on the project. Many clients handle their own installation using our fitting guidance, while for larger exhibition stands, event builds, hoarding runs and lightbox installations, our team can coordinate or carry out on-site fitting. Let us know at the quote stage whether installation is required so it can be built into the timeline and cost from the outset.

Yes. FaberExposize UK is part of a wider partnership operating nine factories worldwide, which means we can coordinate large-scale or multi-territory campaigns with local production close to each destination, rather than printing everything in Leeds and shipping internationally. This keeps lead times shorter and freight costs down for brands running the same campaign across several countries.

The fastest way is to contact our team directly on 0113 205 5185 or by emailing info@faberexposize.co.uk with your dimensions, material preference (if known), quantity and deadline. If you're not sure what you need yet, that's fine too — describe the application (exhibition stand, hoarding, retail lightbox, event backdrop) and we'll recommend the right material and finish.