The standard roll-up banner in Malaysia is 85 × 200 cm — 2.8 × 6.6 ft, or 33.5 × 78.7 inches. It is a printed banner wound onto a spring-loaded roller inside an aluminium base: you pull it up, clip it to a support pole, and it stands on its own. Printed and delivered, ours start at RM75 for the economy stand and RM122 for the premium aluminium stand — see roll-up banners for the live price.
The standard roll-up banner size, in every unit
Malaysian print shops quote roll-ups in centimetres, but the questions people actually type are in feet and inches. Here is the same stand in all three:
| Unit | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Centimetres | 85 cm | 200 cm |
| Feet | 2.79 ft | 6.56 ft |
| Inches | 33.5 in | 78.7 in |
| Millimetres (artwork) | 850 mm | 2000 mm |
Other widths circulate in the market — 60, 80, 100 and 120 cm — but 85 × 200 cm is the size that has become the default in Malaysia, which is why stands, spare cassettes and carry bags are easiest to find in it. We print that size in both grades.
If you need a banner that hangs rather than stands, that is a different product: see standard banner sizes in Malaysia.
How a roll-up banner actually works
There is no clever electronics inside — it is a torsion spring.
- The printed banner is bonded to a roller that runs the length of the aluminium base.
- That roller is under spring tension, so its resting state is fully wound in, banner hidden inside the case.
- You pull the top rail up against that tension and hook it onto a support pole (usually three sections that screw or slot together) which sits in a socket at the back of the base.
- The pole holds the height; the spring holds the banner taut. That tension is why a roll-up looks flat and a hanging banner ripples.
To pack it down you unhook the pole and walk the top rail down with your hand. Do not let it go. A banner released under full tension snaps into the case at speed, and that is the single most common way these stands are damaged.
Roll-up vs pull-up vs X-banner vs standee
These four names get used interchangeably in Malaysia and they are not the same thing.
| Name | What it actually is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Roll-up banner | Banner on a spring roller in an aluminium base | Repeat use — roadshows, lobbies, booths |
| Pull-up banner | The same product. Different name, same stand | — |
| X-banner | Banner with eyelets at four corners stretched over a lightweight X-shaped frame | Cheapest option, light indoor use, one-off events |
| Human standee | A rigid board cut to a shape — often a person or product — with a strut behind it | Photo ops, product cut-outs, in-store displays |
Roll-up and pull-up are two names for one product. If a supplier quotes you both, ask which stand grade they mean, not which product.
A standee is genuinely different: it is a printed rigid board, not a fabric banner, so it holds a cut shape. Ours run from RM54.88 on PP hollow board at 60 × 170 cm, RM65.89 on KT board and RM98.84 on PVC foamboard — the same size, three stiffnesses.
What a roll-up banner costs
| Item | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Roll-Up Banner, economy stand | 85 × 200 cm | RM75 |
| Roll-Up Banner, premium aluminium stand | 85 × 200 cm | RM122 |
| Human standee, PP hollow board | 60 × 170 cm | RM54.88 |
| Flex banner 340gsm (hanging, no stand) | 6 × 2 ft | RM24.03 |
Both roll-up prices include the printed banner, the stand and the carry bag. There is no setup fee, artwork fee or minimum order.
The difference between the two grades is the base, not the print. Economy is the standard retractable cassette — right for a banner that lives in a lobby or comes out a few times a year. The premium aluminium base is heavier, with a wider foot, and is the one to buy if the banner is going to be transported, assembled and packed down repeatedly on a roadshow circuit.
Ordering in volume for a multi-branch rollout? A quantity discount applies automatically per design — 5% from 100 pieces, 10% from 500, 15% from 2,000 — and it shows in the cart before you pay.
How to set up a roll-up banner
- Stand the base on a flat floor and flip out the two feet at each end, if your model has them.
- Assemble the support pole — join the sections until it is one rigid rod, and check each joint is fully seated.
- Drop the pole into the socket on the back of the base.
- Grip the top rail and draw the banner up in one steady movement, keeping it square to the base.
- Hook the top rail onto the pole tip. It should sit with the banner under visible tension and no slack ripple.
Thirty seconds, one person. If it takes two, the pole is probably not seated in its socket.
How to fix a roll-up banner that won't retract
Almost every roll-up fault is one of three things.
It retracts only part-way, leaving the banner slack. The spring has lost some of its preload. On many stands the roller can be re-tensioned: retract it fully, then rotate the roller a few extra turns in the winding direction before letting it seat. If your cassette has no accessible adjustment, the practical fix is to re-roll the banner onto the roller by hand, keeping it square.
It snaps back hard and creases the print. The banner was released instead of walked down. The crease will usually relax if the banner is left standing under tension for a day or two; a sharp fold in the print is permanent.
It winds up crooked and the edge rubs the case. The banner went in off-square. Pull it fully out, check the top rail is parallel to the base, and feed it back slowly with even pressure on both ends.
The one thing not worth doing is forcing a jammed roller. The spring stores real energy, and a case that is prised open under load can let go unpredictably. On a RM75 stand, a reprint costs less than the repair.
Artwork setup for an 85 × 200 cm roll-up
- Document size: 850 × 2000 mm at 100–150 dpi. Large-format printing is viewed from a distance; 300 dpi at this size is a huge file that buys you nothing.
- Keep the bottom 8–10 cm clear of anything critical. That band sits at ankle height, low enough to be hidden by the base and by whoever is standing in front of your banner.
- Leave the top ~5 cm quiet too — it is gripped by the rail.
- Put the message in the top third. A roll-up is read standing up, from across a room. Logo and headline above eye level, detail below.
- Send CMYK, with fonts outlined or embedded. See how to prepare artwork for large-format printing and, if the colours matter, our colour guide for printing.
FAQ
What is the standard roll-up banner size in Malaysia?
85 × 200 cm, which is 2.79 × 6.56 ft or 33.5 × 78.7 inches. Design your artwork at 850 × 2000 mm.
Is a pull-up banner the same as a roll-up banner?
Yes. They are two names for the same product — a printed banner on a spring-loaded roller in an aluminium base. An X-banner is different: it is a banner with corner eyelets stretched over an X-shaped frame.
How much does a roll-up banner cost in Malaysia?
At Tandaku, RM75 for the 85 × 200 cm economy stand and RM122 for the premium aluminium stand, both including the printed banner and carry bag, with no setup or artwork fee.
How do roll-up banners work?
The banner is bonded to a spring-tensioned roller inside the aluminium base. Pulling the top rail up unwinds the roller against the spring; hooking the rail onto the support pole holds the height while the spring keeps the banner taut.
Can a roll-up banner be used outdoors?
For short periods in still conditions, yes, but it is designed as an indoor stand. It has a narrow footprint and a large sail area, so even light wind will topple it. Outdoors, use a weighted or staked banner instead.
Can I reprint just the banner and keep the stand?
Usually yes on a premium aluminium base, where the cassette is designed to be re-loaded. On economy stands the banner and cassette are often bonded as one unit, and a whole new stand costs little more than the replacement banner.
How long does a roll-up banner take to print?
Custom-printed items are ready in 3–5 working days after your artwork passes file check, then ship nationwide.
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