Tips for Purchasing a Marquee

Are you in the market for a Marquee (also known as a market tent or gazebo)?

Perhaps you are a small business that is planning to attend an upcoming market?

Perhaps you work for a company that has a stall at an upcoming trade show?

Or, perhaps you are a local sporting group who is in need of some stylish shade?

Whatever it may be, this is where personalised marquees come into play—they provide your business, organisation or community group with unparalleled visibility at an incredibly affordable price.

So, if you ARE on the hunt for a custom-branded Marquee, what do you need to know or look out for when selecting the best TYPE of marquee?

Understand the Marquee Fabric Quality

Marquee rooftops can come in a variety of materials and grades to suit different needs and budgets. The thickness of the fabric threads is measured in deniers (D), with higher denier counts indicating thicker and more durable fabrics, while lower counts suggest a softer, silkier texture. When selecting marquee fabrics, it's essential to consider more than just thickness and durability. Since marquees are utilised for both indoor and outdoor events, the chosen fabric must be flame retardant, waterproof, and offer UV protection. These marquee fabric design features are crucial for ensuring the safety and longevity of the tent.

Rest assured, that at Bannerworld we produce our Marquee rooftops on a high quality 600D fabric that is flame retardant, waterproof & UV resistant, we want you to get the MOST out of your marquee!

Choose the Right Marquee Size

Choosing the right marquee size for your event or intended use, is crucial for both functionality and comfort. The size of your marquee should align with the number of estimated guests, the type of event, and the available space. For more intimate gatherings or standard trade shows, a 3x3 metre marquee is the ‘standard’ option and offers a cosy and compact space. If you are seeking a more spacious solution, marquees also come in a 4.5x3 metre, 6x3 metre and 8x4 metre. Always consider the layout of the event or space, to ensure that your marquee is compliant and suitably sized.

It's important to remember that if you source the tent frame and tent top from different suppliers, there might be compatibility issues. However, to address this concern for our clients, Bannerworld, works closely with our customers to ensure that we produce a tent top that fits your frame perfectly.

Select a Durable Marquee Frame

Selecting a suitable marquee frame ‘grade’ is important for the durability and functionality of the structure. Aluminium frames are a popular choice for marquees due to their lightweight properties and portable characteristics, making them easy to transport and set up for your event. However, the ‘thickness’ of these frames can vary depending on the supplier, or requirements of use. Often budget frames will come in a 25-35mm square thickness, whereas stronger commercial-grade frames like the ‘First Class Marquee’ that we sell at Bannerworld, are produced with a 40mm hex thickness. The thicker the frame the stronger, sturdier and more durable it is in varying weather conditions.

You can enhance stability for your custom marquee with accessories such as sandbags, ground spikes, and securing ropes. If you're planning an event and exploring custom marquee tents, remember to consider these important aspects to ensure the best fit for your needs.

Select from a Range of Marquee Accessories

Our Marquees at Bannerworld come ready to add any of our accessories. Walls (we are the only ones that do an ‘inside & outside’ wall + walls with doors and windows), leg covers, awning kits, weights, tiedown rope, flag holders. We have thought of everything, ready to go with hooks and loops.

Now that you have your head around the TOP 3 things to consider when selecting the TYPE of marquee to suit your needs, it’s time to cover a few things to consider when DESIGNING your marquee.

Colour 

You want to STAND OUT, while remaining brand compliant. Try to select a colour that will draw the eye, stand out from other businesses and that will wear & tear suitably. Brighter, bolder or darker colours tend to be popular for this!

Readability

Ultimately, you want people to be able to SEE your brand, recognise it, read it and (hopefully) engage with it. That’s the whole point of exposure - right?! So, when you are designing your custom marquee, make sure to select fonts that are easy to read from afar, that are in a suitable font size and that aren’t in a colour that clashes.

What kind of ‘text’ should you include?

We find the that following pieces are of information are the most popular/helpful on a marquee:

• Business Name (if not included in the logo)

• Website

• Company Phone Number

• Social Media Handles

• Popular services

Logo Visibility

Having your logo on your marquee is a MUST! This is the perfect opportunity to gain some exposure, showcase your brand and attract potential clients. However, when positioning your logo on your marquee, make sure to consider the size of the logo. You don’t want the logo to be too small, however, you also don’t want it to be too large on the rooftop panels, otherwise, you may find that foot traffic passing by doesn't get the full view of the logo due to it being cut off or partially out of sight.

If all things design & artwork have you in a state of panic…Don’t fret! 

At Bannerworld we provide a pdf or AI template file that you can download from our website for FREE. This will enable you (or your design team) to set-up your design in a suitable format. OR, if you are newer to the world of design and templates fall into the ‘too-hard-basket’ you can give our FREE online editor a spin!

Alternatively, here at Bannerworld, we have an experienced team of professional graphic designers that can help you create the marquee design of your dreams!

Custom Marquees at Bannerworld

We at Bannerworld are proud to provide Australia with the highest quality and extremely affordable branded marquees available. Our marquees are carefully crafted to accommodate a wide variety of events, such as fairs, festivals, school functions, business events, trade displays, and more. Our custom marquees ensure that your brand stands out in any environment.

Our bespoke marquees are notable for offering two distinct types of Commercial Frames, each tailored to fulfil specific requirements. We have the renowned Oztrail Commercial grade tent frame in our inventory, which has been named Australia's No. 1 Seller. Additionally, we provide a robust and high-quality 40mm Hex ‘First Class Marquee’ aluminium frame.

We have all of your size choices covered. Three adaptable sizes—3,000 x 3,000 mm, 4,500 x 3,000 mm, 6,000 x 3,000 mm, and 4,000 x 8,000 mm —are offered for our branded marquees. Whether you want a large canopy or a small setup, we have the ideal option to meet your requirements.

Our marquees are PU coated to fulfil Australian fire retardancy regulations since safety and longevity are of the utmost importance. This ensures peace of mind for both indoor and outdoor events. They are also waterproof and resistant to UV rays, making them appropriate for any kind of weather. Our simple release mechanisms make it easy to set up your personalised marquee and enable hassle-free installation.

We provide a variety of optional marquee accessories, including sidewalls, leg covers, awning attachments  and more, to further improve your branding experience and customise your setup to meet your needs.

You can rely on us to produce your bespoke marquee on time, saving you time to concentrate on making your event a huge success. Discover the distinction with Bannerworld and elevate your brand to the forefront.