Buffalo PVC Vinyl Banner Roll 13oz | Solvent, Latex & UV | Glossy & Matte

Buffalo PVC Vinyl Banner Roll 13oz is a professional-grade PVC scrim vinyl banner media designed for wide-format solvent, eco-solvent, Latex, and UV-curable printing. It is the industry-standard workhorse banner substrate for both indoor and outdoor applications — outdoor event banners, street pole banners, tradeshow and exhibition displays, retail POP and POS signage, building wraps, construction site signage, real estate banners, sports facility graphics, and any large-format banner application requiring durable, high-quality printed output. Available in 36in, 54in, and 63in widths in 150-foot rolls.

The “13oz” designation refers to the weight of the finished PVC-coated vinyl banner material per square yard — 13 ounces per square yard, equivalent to 440 gsm. This weight classification is the professional industry standard for general-purpose outdoor banner media. It is heavier and more durable than lightweight economy banner (8–9oz) and lighter and more flexible than heavy-duty blockout banner (18oz). At 13 mil thickness, it provides the structural rigidity, weather resistance, and print quality needed for short to medium-term outdoor use and long-term indoor display applications.

The 500D × 500D specification describes the reinforcement grid embedded in the PVC coating — “500D” refers to 500 denier yarns running in both directions (warp and weft) of the scrim layer, woven at 9 × 9 threads per inch. This scrim reinforcement is what gives 13oz banner vinyl its strength — delivering a tensile strength of 750 N/5cm, tear strength of 200 N/5cm, and peeling strength of 60 N/cm. The scrim allows the banner to be hemmed, grommeted, welded, and sewn at edges and corners without tearing or delaminating under mounting tension and wind load.

Glossy vinyl banner has a high-sheen surface that delivers maximum color saturation and the most vivid, punchy print output — ideal for indoor showrooms, backlit applications, and outdoor front-lit banners in shaded or overcast conditions where glare is not a concern. Matte vinyl banner has a smooth non-reflective surface that eliminates glare in bright sunlight and overhead lighting — preferred for outdoor banners in direct sunlight, retail POP and POS displays, and event signage in brightly lit venues. Both finishes use the identical 500D × 500D scrim construction at 13 mil and 440 gsm — the only difference is the surface finish.

Yes — Buffalo PVC Vinyl Banner Roll 13oz is rated for both indoor and outdoor use. The PVC-coated scrim construction provides weather resistance across a temperature range of -22°F to 158°F (-30°C to 70°C) without brittleness in cold weather or sagging in heat. For outdoor applications, the banner should be properly hemmed and grommeted or welded at mounting points, and the printed graphic should be produced with UV-stable inks — solvent, eco-solvent, latex, or UV-curable — to resist fading in direct sunlight. Typical outdoor lifespan is 6–18 months depending on sun and weather exposure.

Buffalo PVC Vinyl Banner Roll 13oz is compatible with all major wide-format solvent, eco-solvent, Latex, and UV-curable printers — including HP Latex 300, 310, 315, 330, 335, 360, 365, 370, 375, 700, 800, and 1500 series; Roland VersaCAMM, VersaEXPRESS, TrueVIS, SG, BN, VS, and LEC series; Mimaki JV, JFX, and CJV series; Mutoh ValueJet series; Epson SureColor S-series solvent printers; and Canon Colorado latex printers. Use Vinyl, Banner, or PVC Banner media settings in your printer driver or RIP. Not compatible with aqueous dye or pigment inkjet printers.

Buffalo PVC Vinyl Banner Roll 13oz is available in three widths — 36 inches, 54 inches, and 63 inches — in 150-foot rolls with a 3-inch core. Both Glossy and Matte finishes are available in 36in and 54in widths. The 63in width is available in Glossy finish. Select your Width and Finish from the product dropdown before adding to cart. For volume orders or custom roll lengths, contact Buffalo Imaging directly.

Yes. The 500D × 500D scrim construction is specifically designed for professional finishing. The banner can be hot-air welded, RF welded, sewn, or taped at hems, and standard grommet punching and setting is fully supported — the scrim reinforcement distributes load around grommet holes to prevent pull-through failure at mounting points. For high-wind outdoor installations, double hemming and additional grommets at closer spacing are recommended. Most sign shops and finishing houses are familiar with standard 13oz scrim vinyl and will finish it using their standard processes without any special instructions.

For HP Latex printers, select PVC Banner, Frontlit Banner, or Heavy Banner in your printer driver or RIP. For Roland solvent and eco-solvent printers, select Vinyl or Banner media type. For Mimaki printers, use the Banner or PVC Vinyl profile. For UV printers, consult your RIP vendor for the appropriate vinyl banner profile. Print at recommended ink densities for your printer model — excessive ink loading can cause pooling or adhesion issues on glossy vinyl surfaces. Contact Buffalo Imaging for ICC profiles matched to your specific printer and RIP combination.

Yes. Buffalo Imaging offers volume pricing for sign shops, print houses, tradeshow display producers, and commercial graphics studios buying PVC vinyl banner media in multi-roll quantities or on standing orders. Free shipping on standard orders over $149. For case-quantity pricing, recurring-order discounts, and freight-included shipping on large orders, contact our team directly. Tax-exempt and purchase-order-friendly options available for established business accounts.