When setting up your booth at outdoor events, standing out is key, especially in a large place and need high traffic. A custom canopy is ideal for a pop up booth. With vibrant background colors and unique logo graphics, your booth instantly becomes a branded space that draws people in.
This article walks you through a clear step-by-step process of how to put a logo on a tent so your booth looks more professional and eye-catching.
Factors to Consider Before Printing Logos on Your Canopy
If you’re ordering a custom canopy from a tent supplier, here are three key things to keep in mind:
1. Logo Elements
Make sure your brand logo is high-resolution and in the right format (like PNG, AI, or EPS). Think about how big it needs to be and where it will go on the tent fabric.
2. Graphic Design
Decide if you want just the logo or a full background design. For your logo, the font should be clear and concise, and the text should include your brand name for business, sales production, etc.
3. Printing Technologies
Check what printing options your supplier offers, such as screen printing, dye sublimation, or digital printing. Choose the method that works best for your design and durability needs.
How to Put a Logo on a Tent?
Designing a successful custom tent is pretty easy, requiring only three steps.
Step 1. Finish the Canopy Mockup
The first step is to finalize the digital design of your tent. This begins by submitting your logo or artwork to the design team. A high-resolution vector file is the best format to ensure your logo can be resized without losing print quality. The designers will then place your graphics onto a digital tent template, adjusting the background colors and layout according to your needs. You will receive a mockup, which is a digital preview of the final tent. This allows you to approve the design and ensure you’re satisfied before production moves forward.
Step 2. Print Graphics on the Polyester Fabric
Once the design is approved, the next step is to print your logo graphics onto the polyester fabric. If you’re working with a custom tent supplier, they will present you with different printing options to choose from. Like Westshade, we provide two high-quality printing methods, and they are UV printing and dye sublimation.
1. UV printing
UV printing uses ultraviolet light to dry or cure special ink, ensuring vibrant colors and precise printing.
Pros
- The quick drying process allows for faster production.
- Best color fastness, resistant to fading and scratching.
- Support double-sided printing.
Cons
- Limited to certain custom canopy fabrics.
- A little more expensive than other logo printing methods.
2. Dye sublimation
Dye sublimation uses heat to produce the print on sublimation transfer paper, then prints that onto the fabric. It can produce vibrant and long-lasting prints that become part of the fabric.
Pros
- Produces the best vibrant images.
- Fabrics printed by the dye sublimation have a smooth feeling.
Cons
- The color fastness is one year, and may not perform well compared with the other one
Step 3：Cut, Sew, and Assemble the Canopy
The final step is the physical construction of the tent canopy. After the graphics have been printed on large sheets of polyester, the material will be precisely cut into the necessary panels, including four triangular peak pieces and four rectangular valance pieces for your custom branded tent. Once all the individual parts are cut, we will use skilled technicians to manually sew the pieces together.
Optional: DIY method
If you already have a canopy tent, you can print tents by yourself using a heat press or hand drawing. It’s similar to printing decals on a t-shirt—just use a heat press to apply the custom logo onto the tent.
However, the DIY method may create low-quality branded tents. The heat press uses heat and even pressure to print logo decals onto the canopy surface. Unlike professional printing methods, the logo printed by a heat press will crack easily. When you attend an outdoor event, the logo signs can even be blown away.
Custom Printed Tent FAQs
1. Can You Sublimate on a Canopy Tent?
Yes, you can! We offer dye sublimation on custom canopy fabrics with specific inks. Our dye sublimation technology uses a digital printer to produce the print on sublimation transfer paper. Then, heat-press the print onto the fabric from the transfer paper. Logo tents made with this printing option have the best-saturated images and can keep the color still the whole year.
2. How do I Add a Logo to My Canopy Tent?
You can add your logo to your canopy tent by printing it with professional printing methods. Such as digital printing and sub-dye printing, above, to ensure high-quality production. You can also draw it onto the canopy fabric which requires skilled aesthetic ability. Using a heat press is a way to print a logo, but it may lead to logos cracking and peeling.
3. What is the Size of a Vendor Tent?
A standard vendor tent size is 10×10 feet, which can fit up to 12 people. It is commonly used for event and trade show tents. Westshade provides a wide range of custom canopy tent 10×10. They come with strong durability and stability with crafted aluminum and steel frames. Make orders without hesitation!
We also provide creative vendor tent design ideas. If you don’t have time or lack the art skills to design your canopy tent, tell us your custom tent ideas. Let Westshade help you design your ideal vendor tent!
Conclusion
Getting a custom logo on your tent is a simple yet effective way to boost your brand’s visibility at any event. By carefully considering your logo elements, designing a professional design mockup, and selecting the best printing technology for your needs, you can create a truly eye-catching and professional booth.
At Westshade, we make the process easy and offer customization on a variety of tent types, from classic pop-up canopies to dynamic inflatable tents. Plus, we have discounts these days, making it the perfect time to invest. Start your trip now!
