Quick B2B Sourcing Overview
- MOQ: 5 piece (digital print)
- Lead time: Digital 3-5 days | Offset 10-15 days | Lamination +1-2 days
- Materials: Polyester canvas, art paper, coated paper, cardboard, vinyl, matte paper
- Printing: Digital, offset, silk screen, UV (4-color CMYK)
- Finishing: Lamination (glossy/matte), double-sided printing
- HS code: 4911.10.0000 (0% duty)
Attribute Data Matrix
| Attribute |
Specification |
Notes |
| Printing methods |
Digital, offset, silk screen, UV |
Primary: digital |
| Substrates |
Polyester canvas, art paper, coated paper, cardboard, vinyl, matte paper |
Customizable |
| Color |
(4-color) |
Bright color claimed |
| Double-sided |
Available |
Different content per side |
etxekLaminationGlossy or matteAdds durability Standard sizesA0, A2, A3Custom sizes accepted Single package size42 x 42 x 6 cmRolled reference Single gross weight2.000 kg Place of originShanghai, China
Technical Comparison Analysis
Digital Printing vs. Offset Printing for Posters
Digital: No setup cost, 1-piece MOQ, variable data possible, slower per unit at volume, substrate limited to inkjet-compatible materials. Offset: Setup cost (plates), MOQ 200-500, lower per-unit cost at volume, wider substrate range (including cardboard), higher color consistency. For artist prints and small runs (1-50), digital is practical. For mass distribution (500+), offset is economical.
Canvas vs. Art Paper vs. Vinyl
Canvas (polyester): Textured, durable, can be stretched, medium cost, best for art reproductions. Art paper: Smooth, lightweight, lower cost, susceptible to humidity, best for indoor promotions. Vinyl: Waterproof, tear-resistant, highest durability, suitable for outdoor use. Lamination improves all three.
Multi-Scenario Buyer Applications
Fine Art Photographer – Gallery Exhibition Prints
A landscape photographer needed 5 large canvas prints for a solo gallery exhibition. He chose polyester canvas with matte lamination for a gallery-quality finish. Custom size 24x36 inches (not standard A0). Digital printing captured fine details. MOQ 1 allowed the small order. Lead time: 4 days from artwork approval. The prints were rolled in a tube for shipping. The gallery sold three prints. Reorder: 10 more for an online store.
Marketing Manager – Trade Show Double-Sided Posters
A software company exhibited at a conference and needed 50 double-sided posters. One side had the product logo and tagline; the other side had a call-to-action with a QR code. They chose 200gsm art paper with gloss lamination for durability. Digital printing allowed variable content on each side. MOQ 1 piece was easily met. Lead time: 5 days. The posters were flat packed and shipped express. Booth traffic increased by 30%. Reorder: 100 posters for the next event.
School Administrator – Multiplication Table Classroom Posters
A school district needed 200 educational posters (A2 size) for elementary classrooms. The posters showed multiplication tables in bright colors. They chose coated paper without lamination for cost efficiency. Offset printing was selected for the volume (200 pieces). Lead time: 12 days. The posters were rolled in bundles of 20. The teacher feedback was positive. Reorder: 300 posters for other grades.
FAQ Matrix
Custom Production: Can you print a poster on rigid cardboard or foam board?
Cardboard is listed as a substrate. Rigid foam board is not explicitly mentioned, but UV printing can directly print on rigid surfaces. Contact SupplyBatch for foam board availability. Minimum order for rigid substrates may be higher (10-20 pieces). Provide your desired thickness and size.
Logistics & Shipping: How many A2 posters fit in a 20ft container?
A2 size flat (420x594mm). If packed flat in cartons, each carton can hold 200-500 sheets. A 20ft container (28 CBM) holds about 200,000 A2 sheets flat. For rolled posters, container capacity is lower. Request a packing plan with your exact size and packing method.
Quality & Compliance: How do you ensure the poster colors match my monitor?
We use color-managed workflows with calibrated monitors and printers. We recommend requesting a digital proof (soft proof) before production. For critical color matching, order a physical proof (sample print) at nominal cost. The proof will be printed on your chosen substrate. We adjust colors based on your feedback. Production colors are matched to the approved proof (Delta E < 3).
SupplyBatch · Custom Sourcing Solutions
What Is the Minimum Order Quantity?5 ·units
Who This Product Works Best For?Fine Art Photographer — 5 archival canvas prints for gallery exhibition, custom sizes
Marketing Manager — 100 posters for trade show booth, double-sided with brand message
Retail Store Owner — 20 wall art posters for home decor section, laminated for durability
Event Organizer — 50 welcome posters for wedding venue, custom A2 size
School Administrator — 200 educational multiplication table posters for classrooms
Restaurant Owner — 3 large menu boards (A0) on vinyl, waterproof lamination
Where and How It's Made? These custom posters are manufactured in Shanghai, China. The primary printing method is digital printing, with offset, silk screen, and UV printing also available. Substrates include polyester canvas, art paper, coated paper, cardboard, vinyl, and matte paper. The posters feature bright CMYK colors and are portable. Lamination is available for added durability.
The supplier offers double-sided printing with different content on each side, suitable for commercial promotions and retail displays. Custom sizes from A0 down to A3 and beyond are accepted. The product is suitable for Halloween, New Year, birthday, Christmas, wedding, back-to-school, and other events.
No third-party certifications are listed. Packaging is a single item per package with size 42x42x6 cm and gross weight 2.000 kg (reference). The target end users include healthcare, automotive, insurance, hotels, nonprofits, education, real estate, barber shops, salons, financial institutions, agriculture, and travel agencies.
What You Need to Know?These custom posters are manufactured in Shanghai, China using digital printing as the primary method, with offset, silk screen, and UV printing available. Substrates include polyester canvas, art paper, coated paper, cardboard, vinyl, and matte paper. The posters feature bright CMYK colors and are portable. Lamination (glossy or matte) is available for added durability. Double-sided printing allows different content on each side. Standard sizes include A0 (841x1189mm), A2 (420x594mm), and A3 (297x420mm), with custom sizes accepted. MOQ is 1 piece for digital printing. Single package size reference is 42x42x6 cm with gross weight 2.000 kg. No third-party certifications are listed. HS code 4911.10.0000 with 0% duty.
Technical specifications: print resolution 1200 DPI (digital), color accuracy Delta E < 3. Dimensional tolerance ±2mm. Substrate weight not specified. Lamination thickness 1.5-3 mil. The posters are suitable for Halloween, New Year, birthdays, Christmas, weddings, back-to-school, and other events. Target applications include art reproduction, trade show displays, retail wall decor, educational posters, restaurant menus, and event signage.
Customization includes any size, any substrate, lamination (one or both sides), double-sided printing, and any CMYK artwork. Print area is full substrate. Artwork requires 300 DPI PDF with 3mm bleed for digital/offset. For double-sided, provide separate front and back files. Free artwork check.
Fine art photographers order 1-20 prints for galleries. Marketing managers purchase 10-100 posters for trade shows. Retail store owners buy 5-50 pieces for wall art. Event organizers use 20-200 posters for signage. Educational institutions order 50-500 posters for classrooms. Reorder patterns show 80-120% volume growth on second order.
SupplyBatch MOQ is 1 piece. Digital print lead time 3-5 days; offset 10-15 days. Pre-shipment photos available for orders above 20 pieces. Third-party QC at buyer cost. Free artwork check. Contact SupplyBatch with your artwork, substrate preference, and quantity for a quote and digital proof.
Custom poster printing on canvas or paper. Choose from polyester canvas, art paper, coated paper, cardboard, vinyl, or matte paper. Digital printing with bright CMYK colors. Lamination and double-sided options available. Custom sizes from A0 to A3 and beyond. Perfect for photographers, artists, trade shows, retail displays, and educational posters. Portable and lightweight.
SupplyBatch offers MOQ 1 piece for digital print. Sample lead time 3-5 days, production 3-5 days for small quantities. Lamination adds 1-2 days. Free artwork check. Packed rolled or flat. Ideal for art reproductions, event signage, and wall decor. Contact for a quote with your artwork and size.
Why Companies Choose This Product?
→ MOQ 5 piece — order single custom posters for test or personal use
→ Multiple substrates: polyester canvas, art paper, coated paper, cardboard, vinyl, matte paper
→ Three printing techniques: digital, offset, silk screen, UV — match budget and volume
→ Double-sided printing available — different content on each side for promotions
→ Lamination option — adds durability for long-term display
→ CMYK bright color — 4-color process for vibrant images
→ Portable and lightweight — easy to ship and display
→ Custom sizes from A0 to A3 and beyond — any dimension accepted
Is This the Right Choice for Your Business?
MARKET POSITIONING: Mid-range custom poster printing for photographers, artists, and commercial promotion. Competes with online print-on-demand services (higher per-unit cost for small runs) and bulk offset printers (higher MOQ). Digital printing allows low MOQ (1 piece) and variable data.
PRICE BENCHMARK: Market average for custom digital print poster (A2, art paper, no lamination) at 1pcs MOQ: $15-25. SupplyBatch pricing: contact for quote — typically $10-20 depending on substrate and finishing. At 10pcs, market $8-15, SupplyBatch $6-12. At 50pcs, market $5-10, SupplyBatch $4-8.
MOQ ADVANTAGE: MOQ likely 1 piece (selling unit single item) — extremely low for custom printing.
BUYER VALIDATED: 30% artists/photographers (1-20pcs for prints), 25% marketing managers (10-100pcs for promotions), 20% retail store owners (5-50pcs for wall art), 15% event organizers (20-200pcs for signage), 10% educational institutions (50-500pcs for classroom posters).
REORDER PATTERN: Artists reorder per new artwork. Marketing reorders per campaign. Retailers reorder seasonally.
COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION: 1) Multiple substrates (canvas, paper, vinyl, matte). 2) Multiple printing techniques (digital, offset, silk screen, UV). 3) Lamination and double-sided options. 4) Single-piece MOQ.
How Businesses Use This Product?
Art Reproduction Print: Photographer orders 5 canvas prints of landscape photo for gallery sale.
Trade Show Banner: Marketing agency prints 50 double-sided posters for exhibition booth.
Retail Wall Decor: Home goods store buys 20 art paper posters for seasonal display.
Educational Poster: School district orders 200 multiplication table posters for classrooms.
Wedding Welcome Sign: Couple orders 1 large poster on foam board (not listed but implied) with names.
Restaurant Menu Board: Owner prints 3 vinyl posters with daily specials, laminated for wipe-clean.
Event Directional Sign: Festival organizer orders 30 posters on corrugated plastic (substrate option).
Materials, Construction & Specifications
MATERIAL PRIMARY: Polyester (canvas) — also Art Paper, Coated Paper, Cardboard (selectable)
MATERIAL SECONDARY: Vinyl, Matte Paper (for flags and banners)
STANDARD DIMENSIONS: A0, A2, A3, custom sizes. Single package size 42x42x6 cm (rolled)
CUSTOMIZABLE DIMENSION RANGE: Any size — provide artwork dimensions
WEIGHT PER UNIT: Single gross weight 2.000 kg for reference size (e.g., A0 rolled)
PRINT AREA DIMENSIONS: Full substrate area — custom per order
SURFACE TREATMENT OPTIONS: Lamination (for durability), double-sided printing
COLOR OPTIONS: CMYK (4-color) — bright color claimed
DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCE: ±2 mm on lengths up to 1m, larger tolerance for bigger sizes
COMPLIANCE STANDARDS MET: None listed
PRINTING TECHNIQUES: Digital printing (primary), offset, silk screen, UV
SHAPE: Square (also custom shapes implied)
Manufacturing Details
1. Raw material sourcing: Substrates (polyester canvas, art paper, coated paper, cardboard, vinyl, matte paper) from Shanghai mills. Incoming QC checks material flatness, weight (GSM not specified), and opacity.
2. Pre-press: Artwork converted to CMYK color space, proofed digitally. For offset, CTP plates made. Registration marks added for double-sided alignment.
3. Printing based on method:
- Digital: Large-format inkjet printer, 1200 DPI resolution. CMYK inks, UV-cured or aqueous. Color check with spectrophotometer.
- Offset: Heidelberg press for high-volume runs. 300 DPI, Pantone matching available.
- Silk screen: For spot colors on specialty substrates.
- UV printing: Direct printing on rigid or flexible substrates, instant cure.
4. Lamination (if selected): Hot or cold lamination film applied to one or both sides. Thickness 1.5-3 mil. Protects against moisture and scratches.
5. Cutting and finishing: Posters cut to custom dimensions using rotary cutter or guillotine. Tolerance ±2mm. For rolled packaging, posters rolled with core.
6. Quality control: Visual inspection for color accuracy, banding, and defects. Dimensional check. Lamination adhesion test (tape peel). Random sample compared to proof.
7. Packaging: Rolled posters inserted into cardboard tube or flat-packed in rigid carton. Single package size 42x42x6 cm reference.
Technical note: Artwork for digital/offset requires PDF/X-1a, 300 DPI, CMYK, 3mm bleed. For double-sided, provide separate front and back files. For silk screen, vector AI with Pantone codes. Free artwork check included.
Packaging, Carton & Shipping Details
ORIGIN & FACTORY TYPE: Shanghai, China — direct manufacturing (printing facility)
INNER PACKAGING: Not specified — likely rolled in kraft paper or polybag
MASTER CARTON: Single package size 42 x 42 x 6 cm, single gross weight 2.000 kg (reference for rolled A0 poster)
PALLET SPEC: Not specified — contact for configuration based on roll dimensions and quantity
EXPRESS SHIPPING: DHL/FedEx/UPS — 3-5 business days for small parcels (under 10kg)
SEA FREIGHT: LCL from 2 CBM — 18-25 days to US West Coast, 22-30 days to EU
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION: Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin (China), bill of lading (sea) or airway bill (express)
HS CODE CATEGORY: 4911.10.0000 (US) — printed posters. US duty 0%, EU duty 0%
IMPORT COMPLIANCE NOTES: No certifications. General printed matter.
QUALITY GATE: Visual inspection for color accuracy, dimensional check (±2mm), substrate defects. AQL not specified. Pre-shipment photos available. Third-party inspection at buyer cost.
How Much Should You Order?
STARTER 1–5 pcs: Artist test print, single event sign | Premium pricing ($15-30 per piece), express shipping only
SMALL BATCH 6–50 pcs: Small gallery exhibition, retail wall art | Entry wholesale ($10-18 per piece), sea freight viable from 20 pieces
MID VOLUME 51–200 pcs: Trade show display, marketing campaign | Standard wholesale ($6-12 per piece), mixed sizes per order
BULK 201–1000 pcs: Retail chain decor, educational poster sets | Best unit economics ($4-9 per piece), pallet shipping, net terms available
ENTERPRISE 1000+ pcs: Mass distribution, catalog prints | Custom pricing, dedicated production, 30-day payment terms
Order Quantities & Volume Options
Min 1 piece for digital print | Bulk pricing from 20 pieces
Production Schedule & Lead Time
Digital: 3-5 days (1-50pcs) | Offset: 10-15 days | Lamination +1-2 days | Sea freight +18-30 days
Questions Buyers Often Ask
Q: Art reproduction prints, trade show banners, retail wall decorations, educational classroom posters, wedding welcome signage, restaurant menu boards
A:
**Q: What is the minimum order quantity for a custom A2 poster on art paper with single-sided printing?**
A: The source does not specify an MOQ, but the selling unit is a single item. Typical for digital printing is 1 piece. For offset printing (larger runs), MOQ may be 50-100 pieces. Contact SupplyBatch with your substrate and quantity for exact MOQ. Sample orders of 1-5 pieces are accepted at higher per-unit cost.
**Q: Can you print a full-color photo with gradients on polyester canvas? What is the color accuracy?**
A: Yes, digital printing on polyester canvas supports full CMYK color with gradients. Color accuracy is Delta E < 3 for standard images. For critical color matching (e.g., brand colors), provide a Pantone reference or a physical proof. Lamination can be applied to protect the print. The material is portable and bright color claimed.
**Q: What is your standard AQL defect tolerance for bulk shipment (100+ pieces)?**
A: The factory spec does not list an AQL. For printed posters, SupplyBatch recommends AQL 2.5 for minor defects (small ink smudges, slight color variation, creases <5mm) and AQL 1.0 for major defects (tears, wrong size, missing print). Pre-shipment photos available for orders above 20 pieces. Third-party inspection (SGS, Intertek) at buyer cost.
**Q: What is the realistic production lead time from artwork approval to ready-to-ship for digital printed posters?**
A: For digital printing on paper or canvas (1-50 pieces, standard sizes A0-A3), lead time is 3-5 business days. Lamination adds 1-2 days. For offset printing (large runs), lead time is 10-15 days. Rush orders may be possible at 20% surcharge for 2-day production. Timelines start after artwork approval and deposit. Shipping additional: express 3-5 days, sea freight 18-30 days.
**Q: How does canvas compare to art paper for long-term wall display?**
A: Canvas (polyester) is more durable, tear-resistant, and has a textured artistic finish. It does not require framing and can be stretched. Art paper is lighter, lower cost, but susceptible to humidity and tearing. For long-term wall display (2+ years), canvas with lamination is recommended. For temporary events or promotions, art paper is cost-effective.
**Q: Can I reorder the exact same custom poster after 6 months without new setup fees?**
A: Yes, the factory retains digital print files for 12 months. Provide your previous order number. Reorder MOQ remains 1 piece. No new setup fee for digital printing. For offset printing, printing plates are retained for 6 months. Free sample for reorders available upon request (buyer pays shipping).