Teardrop Banners

Teardrop banners are Australia's most popular outdoor flag format — and for good reason. The rounded teardrop silhouette catches wind evenly across the full banner face, keeping your artwork visible and wrinkle-free even in gusty conditions. At Paperlust Print Shop, we print custom teardrop banners on premium dye-sublimated polyester with fibreglass poles and your choice of ground spike, cross base, or heavy-duty base. Low minimums, 2-3 day production, and delivery to every state and territory in Australia.

The teardrop shape is engineered for outdoor performance. The rounded top distributes wind force evenly across the banner face, which means less flapping and more consistent visibility compared to straight-edged rectangle banners. The spring-loaded top arm maintains constant tension even when the wind drops — your banner keeps its shape rather than collapsing against the pole. For Australian businesses dealing with hot, gusty conditions — coastal locations, carparks in summer, outdoor markets — teardrop banners are the most reliable outdoor flag format available.

Choosing the right teardrop banner size comes down to your viewing distance and installation environment.

• Small (approximately 1.6-1.8m) — ideal for indoor use, retail counters, and events with overhead height restrictions.
• Medium (approximately 2.8-3.2m) — the most ordered size, suits storefronts, footpaths, carparks, and standard outdoor events.
• Large (approximately 3.8-4.2m) — used for car dealerships, outdoor festivals, major retail promotions, and venue entrances where maximum visibility from a distance is critical.

Jumbo options are available for custom applications.

Single-sided teardrop banners are the most popular choice for most applications. Your artwork is printed on the front; the reverse shows a mirror bleed-through from the dye-sublimation process. This is perfectly acceptable when the banner faces a single direction.

Double-sided teardrop banners use a blockout centre layer sewn between two independently printed faces — zero bleed-through, clear artwork on both sides. The right choice for traffic islands, pedestrian crossings, event pathways, and any location where the banner is viewed from both sides.

Every teardrop banner kit includes a base.

• Ground spikes — quickest to install, push the steel spike into grass or soft ground and you are up in under two minutes.
• Cross bases — suit hard surfaces: concrete, pavement, tiles, indoor floors. Four-contact support, no drilling required.
• Heavy-duty plate bases — for large banners, coastal and high-wind locations, or any installation lasting more than a few days. Water-fill or sand-fill options available for maximum ballast.

For multiple banners, we recommend ordering a mix of spike and cross base to cover both surfaces.

Teardrop banners are deployed across virtually every industry in Australia. Common applications include:

• Retail footpath displays to draw passing trade
• Real estate open home and auction directional banners
• Automotive forecourt flags for new arrivals and promotion campaigns
• Hospitality signage for events, weddings, and functions
• Healthcare practice promotions
• Gym and fitness member recruitment
• Food and beverage markets, festivals, and pop-up restaurants
• Education open days and campus wayfinding
• Sporting club match day branding

Teardrop banner artwork is printed in a vertical format on a teardrop-shaped template. Keep primary messaging in the upper 60% of the banner face — the lower portion narrows and is less visible at distance. Use bold, high-contrast typography. Minimum font size for text intended to be read at 5m+ is 80pt.

File requirements: PDF, AI, or EPS preferred. High-resolution PNG or JPG (minimum 150dpi at printed size) accepted. Include 5mm bleed. Keep critical content 20mm from the edge. If you need help with your files, see our Artwork Services.

Not sure which flag format is right for your campaign?

• Teardrop banners — rounded shape, excellent wind performance, most popular format in Australia, suits most outdoor applications.
• Bow banners — F-shaped, distinctive curved silhouette, stands out in busy streetscapes, great for events and retail where visual differentiation matters.
• Rectangle banners — straight-edged, cleaner graphic presentation, ideal for road frontage and locations where a bold rectangular shape suits the environment better.

Teardrop banners are built for outdoor environments, but the right banner for your setup depends on how and where you're displaying. Bow banners offer a similar flag-style footprint and work great for festivals and beachside events. For rigid wall coverage or large branded backdrops, rectangle banners are the straightforward choice.

X-banner stands are the portable solution for indoor trade shows and conferences. Premium retractable banners roll up and pack down fast, making them practical for teams on the move. For cost-effective outdoor runs, vinyl banners handle large formats and tough conditions well. And if you need repeatable event signage on a budget, polyester banners are durable, lightweight, and reusable.

Teardrop banners are the choice for outdoor events, festivals, car yards, and retail activations where a curved, aerodynamic silhouette holds its shape in wind and stands out at street level. When the event setup or venue needs a different banner format, the full outdoor range is ready. Bow banners offer a wider wing profile on the same feather-flag pole system, suited to high-footfall retail and dealership forecourts. Rectangle banners handle flat displays for backdrops, fences, and shopfronts.

For high-volume campaigns and all-weather installations, polyester banners deliver a durable fabric print that works indoors and outdoors. Vinyl banners are the short-run option for markets, events, and temporary outdoor signage. For pavement or entrance setups, corflute A-frames are a lightweight, freestanding solution. When rigid, long-term outdoor signage is needed, PVC signs suit fence, wall, and post mounting. For full event-scale branding behind a photo line, sponsor wall, or main stage, a stretch fabric media wall serves as a seamless fabric backdrop on a freestanding tubular frame.