Procurement guide · Updated September 21, 2026
PVC Banner Roll Price Guide: What Changes the Cost?
A PVC banner price per square metre is comparable only when eight quote fields match. Match the banner family, construction, base fabric, GSM, surface or backing, roll size, quantity and Incoterm.
This guide turns supplier quotations into one clear cost per m². It uses fixed formulas, a worked example and current UNISIGN roll specifications. It does not publish a live lowest-price claim.
Why Do Two PVC Banner Rolls With the Same GSM Have Different Prices?
GSM is total material mass, not a complete product specification. Two 440 GSM rolls carry different prices when their PVC construction, polyester yarn, thread density, finish, backing, flame-retardant grade, roll width or trade term differs.
- Compare laminated with laminated and coated with coated.
- Match yarn size and thread density.
- Match matte, glossy, grey-back, black-back, translucent or double-sided structure.
- Use the same width, length, quantity, currency, quotation date and Incoterm.
Build a Comparable PVC Banner Quote in 4 Steps
- Lock the applicationState frontlit, backlit, blockout or mesh, plus indoor or outdoor use.
- Lock the constructionState laminated or coated, yarn, density, GSM, finish and backing.
- Lock the rollState usable width, roll length, core, packing and number of rolls.
- Lock the commercial scopeState currency, quotation date, Incoterm and named port or delivery place.
8 Fields That Set PVC Banner Roll Cost
| Quote field | What to write | Why it changes the quote | Comparison rule |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Banner family | Frontlit, backlit, blockout or mesh | Each family uses a different layer structure and performance target. | Compare within one family. |
| 2. Construction | Laminated or coated | The production route and PVC-to-scrim structure differ. | Keep the construction identical. |
| 3. Base fabric | Yarn denier and thread density | The polyester scrim changes material input and mechanical structure. | Record warp, weft and density. |
| 4. Nominal weight | GSM from the product data sheet | GSM records total mass per square metre. | Use GSM with construction and scrim data. |
| 5. Surface and backing | Matte, glossy, grey back, black back, translucent or double-side | Surface and backing create separate material grades. | Use one exact finish in every RFQ. |
| 6. Performance grade | Ink family, flame standard and report scope | Special formulation, testing and document scope belong to the named SKU. | Write the required standard and report name. |
| 7. Roll and order | Usable width × length, core, packing, rolls and total m² | Roll format controls area, packing plan and shipment volume. | Compare equal total area and packing. |
| 8. Commercial term | Currency, quote date, MOQ, payment term, Incoterm and named place | EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP and DDP include different seller-paid costs. | Convert every quote to one commercial scope. |
Coated vs Laminated: Keep Them as Separate Quote Classes
Laminated PVC banner
- PVC films bond to the polyester base.
- Used across economy and standard frontlit grades.
- RFQ fields: yarn, density, GSM, finish, backing and roll size.
Coated PVC banner
- PVC coating is applied to the polyester base.
- Used across coated frontlit, backlit, blockout and mesh grades.
- RFQ fields: yarn, density, GSM, coating structure, finish and roll size.
Independent technical reference: Metamark PVC Banners — Laminated vs Coated.
How to Calculate PVC Banner Cost per m²
1. Roll area
A 3.2 m × 50 m roll contains 160 m².
2. Material cost per m²
A training price of USD 112 per 160 m² equals USD 0.70/m².
3. Price per linear metre
USD 0.70/m² × 3.2 m equals USD 2.24 per linear metre.
Worked landed-cost example
Training figures, not a current UNISIGN quotation: goods USD 112 + packing and export USD 8 + freight USD 60 + destination charges and duty USD 20 = USD 200 total. USD 200 ÷ 160 m² = USD 1.25 landed cost per m².
Square-foot conversion
- 1 m² = 10.7639 sq ft
- Price/m² = price/sq ft × 10.7639
- Price/sq ft = price/m² ÷ 10.7639
PVC Banner Quote Comparison Table
Copy this structure into every RFQ. Reject a price comparison until all required fields contain values.
| Field | Supplier A | Supplier B | Required comparison value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model and family | — | — | Exact model; frontlit, backlit, blockout or mesh |
| Construction | — | — | Laminated or coated |
| Base fabric | — | — | Yarn denier and thread density |
| Nominal GSM | — | — | Same GSM and stated tolerance |
| Finish / backing | — | — | Same surface colour and backing |
| Roll format | — | — | Usable width × length, core and packing |
| Order volume | — | — | Rolls and total square metres |
| Commercial scope | — | — | Currency, date, Incoterm and named place |
| Normalized price | — | — | Same currency per m² at the same trade term |
ICC explains that Incoterms® rules allocate delivery tasks, costs and risks between seller and buyer. Use the exact rule plus a named place, for example “FOB Shanghai, Incoterms® 2020.” Read the official ICC overview.
Representative UNISIGN PVC Banner Roll Options
These six products show why one universal PVC banner price does not work. Each card links to the named product or specification page.
LFG55G/280
- 280 GSM
- 500D × 500D, 9 × 9/sq.in
- Glossy, grey back
- Widths: 1–3.2 m and 5 m
CFM11/440
- 440 GSM
- 1000D × 1000D, 18 × 18/sq.in
- Matte surface
- Widths: 1–3.2 m and 5 m
CBM11/510
- 510 GSM
- 1000D × 1000D, 18 × 18/sq.in
- Translucent backlit grade
- Widths: 1–3.2 m and 5 m
CDM11/800
- 800 GSM
- 1000D × 1000D base
- Double-side printable weave
- Widths: 1–3.2 m and 5 m
M99P
- 340 GSM website listing
- 9 × 9/sq.in mesh
- With liner; no-liner path listed
- Widths: 1–3.2 m and 5 m
LBG3000 / 680 GSM
- 680 GSM listed grade
- 500D × 500D, 18 × 18/sq.in
- Outdoor backlit flex
- Standard widths listed to 3.2 m
Send These 12 Fields for a Factory Quote
Use the PVC banner samples and datasheets resource to match the sample code, published specification and document request to each quote line.
- Application and indoor/outdoor use
- Banner family
- Target model or construction
- Yarn and density
- Nominal GSM and tolerance
- Matte, glossy, back colour or translucent grade
- Printer and ink family
- Usable roll width and length
- Core and packing
- Number of rolls and total m²
- Required report or flame standard
- Currency, Incoterm and named place
PVC Banner Roll Price FAQs
What is the price of a PVC banner roll per square metre?
There is no single specification-free price. A valid price per m² states the banner family, construction, scrim, GSM, finish, roll size, quantity, currency, quote date and Incoterm. Use roll price divided by roll area, then add logistics and import costs for landed cost.
Why does the same GSM receive different quotations?
GSM records total mass only. Coated versus laminated construction, yarn, thread density, finish, backing, performance grade, width, order volume and trade term create different quote lines.
Is a roll price enough for comparison?
No. Divide roll price by usable width × length. Then convert every quotation to the same currency, Incoterm and named place.
How do I compare EXW, FOB and CIF prices?
Use one trade term for all quotations. EXW excludes export delivery work listed under later terms. FOB includes delivery to the named shipment port under the rule. CIF includes cost, insurance and freight to the named destination port. Use the official ICC rule text in the purchase contract.
Does 13 oz always equal 440 GSM?
No. “13 oz” is widely used as a nominal banner grade name. For quote control, record the stated GSM and tolerance from the named product data sheet.
Does a wider roll change total cost?
Yes. Width changes area per linear metre, roll weight, printer yield, packing and freight volume. Compare width, length and total square metres together.
Should coated and laminated banner prices be compared directly?
No. Treat coated and laminated material as separate quote classes. Match the construction before comparing unit cost.
Why does this guide not publish a live lowest price?
A static lowest-price number loses its date, specification, quantity and trade-term context. This page provides fixed comparison rules. The sales quotation supplies the dated price for the exact roll and delivery scope.
Method and Sources
- UNISIGN PVC Banner Material — current listed families, models, GSM and widths; reviewed September 21, 2026.
- Metamark Technical Glossary: PVC Banners — laminated and coated construction reference.
- International Chamber of Commerce: Incoterms® rules — allocation of delivery tasks, costs and risks.
The worked price uses training figures only. It is not a current offer, price floor or market average.
Get a PVC Banner Roll Quote You Can Compare
Send the 12 RFQ fields above. UNISIGN will return the model, construction, GSM, roll format, quantity tier and trade term in one quotation.
Page type: evergreen procurement Page. Product data applies to the named UNISIGN listing. Reviewed by the UNISIGN material team on September 21, 2026.