Custom-Shaped Tension Fabric Media Walls

Stand out with a backdrop shaped to your own outline, from arches and circles to waves or 3D lettering, built from your sketch rather than adapted from a rectangular frame.

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Custom-Shaped Tension Fabric Media Walls
Angled Top Fabric Banner Stand

Angled Top Fabric Banner Stand

£249
Mobile-Shaped Exhibition Display

Mobile-Shaped Exhibition Display

£330
360° Branding Round Backdrop

360° Branding Round Backdrop

£433
3 Sets of Stretch Fabric Displays for Product Showcase

3 Sets of Stretch Fabric Displays for Product Showcase

£591
Freestanding 3D Number Display Banner

Freestanding 3D Number Display Banner

£408
Freestanding 3D Words & Phrases Display Stand

Freestanding 3D Words & Phrases Display Stand

£1,213
Freestanding 3D Alphabet Stand

Freestanding 3D Alphabet Stand

£292
Cloud Shaped Backdrop Kit

Cloud Shaped Backdrop Kit

£422

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Arch Backdrop

Arch Backdrop

£198
Spring Stand Fabric Backdrop for Events & Parties

Spring Stand Fabric Backdrop for Events & Parties

£284
Crescent Moon Shaped Backdrop

Crescent Moon Shaped Backdrop

£246
Star-Shaped Pentagram Event Backdrop Wall

Star-Shaped Pentagram Event Backdrop Wall

£237
Sun Design Event Backdrop

Sun Design Event Backdrop

£300
Crown Shaped Advertising Stand

Crown Shaped Advertising Stand

£978
Curved Wave Trade Show Display

Curved Wave Trade Show Display

£577
Glide Wave Exhibition Display

Glide Wave Exhibition Display

£784
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50,000+ Orders
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A great process from start to finish, good communication and the product arrived promptly and we are very happy with our banners! Thank you
Mikey WrightEvents Director, BluePeak
Amazing value, amazing product very accommodating too. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Josh NevilleEvents Director, BluePeak
Always a pleasure to work with Backdropsource! We've ordered several event banners through the company; they are always very helpful, fast, and the banners themselves are of great quality and easy to set up.
Miles StreetFounder, Trendline Co.
I ordered a teardrop banner for my Choir. Quick and efficient customer service, speedy delivery and top quality product!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which shapes can be tensioned in fabric, and which cannot? +
Fabric wants to pull in a straight line between two points, so it is happiest on smooth outlines: arcs, circles, waves, domes and generous points. That is why arch, crescent moon and wave forms work so well. Problems appear at very sharp internal angles, narrow necks and deep concave notches, where the fabric tries to bridge across the gap instead of following the frame, leaving a puckered edge or pulling the frame out of true. Tight internal corners are usually softened with a small radius for exactly this reason.
How does a bespoke outline become a finished wall? +
The frame is formed to follow the profile you have approved, and the fabric skin is cut to a template of that same profile, slightly undersized so it stretches into place. Everything depends on those two parts agreeing, which is why the process runs mockup first, template second and print last. It is also why a shape cannot sensibly be changed after production has started: the skin belongs to that one frame.
Do irregular shapes need extra ballast or support? +
Often, yes. A crescent moon, a crown or a tall cone carries much of its mass high up or away from the centre line, so it is far less stable than a rectangular wall of the same size. Weighted feet, a wider base or additional support legs are normal rather than an admission of weakness. Check the floor is level, keep the shape away from doorways and air handling outlets where indoor draughts are strongest, and never rely on it leaning against something.
How big should freestanding 3D letters and numbers be? +
Size them for the distance they will be read from, then check the stroke weight. Thin, elegant typefaces do not translate well into tensioned fabric, because narrow sections have too little surface for the skin to pull against and the letter looks soft. Bold, geometric letterforms hold their shape properly. Think about spacing and stability too: a run of separate letters spelling a long word needs planning so each character stands securely on its own base rather than propping up its neighbours.
Are these suitable for weddings, parties and photo areas as well as exhibitions? +
Very much so. The Cloud Shaped Backdrop Kit, Sun Design Event Backdrop, Crescent Moon Shaped Backdrop and Spring Stand Fabric Backdrop are all built for event and photo use, where an unusual silhouette is the whole point. The economics work in your favour over time, because the frame is the expensive, durable component and the printed skin is comparatively cheap. Recover the same frame for a new occasion rather than buying a whole new structure.
Can I have a shape that is not in the range? +
Yes, and it is one of the more common requests. Send a sketch or a logo outline along with the height and width you have to work within and a note on where it will stand, and we will tell you honestly what can be tensioned cleanly and what will need adjusting. You get a free 2D mockup before committing, which is the point at which awkward internal angles or stability issues get resolved. Email support@backdropsource.co.uk or call +44 1628 904 188.
Will the frame or the back of the wall be visible? +
On a shaped wall the outline is the design, so how the edge is finished matters more than on a rectangular backdrop. The fabric wraps the tube around the profile, meaning the print has to carry over that curved edge or you get a pale rim outlining the whole shape. Decide early whether the reverse will be seen, because a shaped wall standing in open floor is viewed from every side, and an unprinted back on a bold silhouette is far more noticeable than it would be on a straight wall.
What does artwork for a shaped wall need to follow? +
It must be built on the template we supply for your specific shape, not on a rectangle that gets cut down afterwards. Extend the background well past the cut line all the way round, so the wrap over the frame is covered on every curve. Keep logos, faces and text comfortably inside the outline and away from points, narrow sections and tight curves, where the eye reads any distortion immediately. Supply vector artwork where you can, and our team will check the file against the die-line free of charge before it goes to print.