Tension Fabric Backdrops for Dallas Trade Shows
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If you've walked a trade show at a Dallas or Irving convention center, you've seen tension fabric backdrops. They're the smooth, wall-sized graphics with rounded corners that make a 10x10 booth look custom-built. Here's what you get with a MagnifyPrints straight tension backdrop and how to choose between 8x8, 8x10, and 8x20.
How a Tension Backdrop Works
A printed fabric graphic slides over a lightweight aluminum tube frame like a pillowcase. The fabric pulls tight across the frame for a smooth, finished look from the front. The frame connects with push-button connectors.
Specs
- Fabric: 8.8 oz. tension fabric
- Printing: dye sublimation at 720 x 720 dpi
- Frame: lightweight aluminum tube frame with push-button connectors
- Sides: 1-sided or 2-sided graphics
- With hardware: frame plus soft carrying case
Sizes and Pricing
| Size | Frame + graphic (1-sided) | Frame + graphic (2-sided) | Print only (1-sided) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8ft x 8ft | $599 | $759 | $449 |
| 8ft x 10ft | $699 | $899 | $499 |
| 8ft x 20ft | $1,499 | $1,699 | $890 |
Double-sided print-only graphics are also available: $529 (8x8), $629 (8x10), and $995 (8x20).
Which size fits your booth?
- 8x10 fits across the back of a standard 10x10 booth.
- 8x20 fills the back of a 10x20 booth.
- 8x8 works well for smaller booths, lobbies, and stages.
Always check your exhibitor manual for height limits and booth dimensions before you order.
When You'd Choose 2-Sided
If your backdrop will be seen from behind, for example on a stage, in an open lobby, or in an island booth, a 2-sided graphic covers the back of the frame with print too.
Design Tips
- Put your logo and one headline in the top half. Tables and people will block the bottom.
- Don't put key text right at the edges, since the fabric wraps around the curved sides.
- Use a bold color field or a large photo. Tension fabric shows off rich color.
Uses Beyond Trade Shows
Tension backdrops also work well on church and school stages, at corporate presentations, in retail spaces, and for step-and-repeat style photo walls at events.
Turnaround and Pickup
- Proof: within 1 business day of your order
- Production: ships in 2 business days after proof approval
- Delivery: 3–5 business days standard, or expedited if you need it sooner
- Local pickup: 2515 E Union Bower Rd, Irving, TX 75061
Build Out the Booth
- Curved tension backdrop for a more dimensional look
- Retractable banner stand for the front corner of your booth
- Stretch table cover to match your backdrop
Tension Backdrop FAQ
Does the tension backdrop come with a case?
Yes. The hardware option includes a soft carrying case.
Can I just reprint the graphic?
Yes. Choose "Print Only" for any size.
What size fits a 10x10 booth?
The 8ft x 10ft backdrop.
Order your tension fabric backdrop, or talk to our team about your next show.