Pole Pockets

How to Calculate Required Pocket Size for a Pole

You need to the know the diameter of the pole in millimetres.

Pole Diameter

Pocket Size Formula

Minimum Pocket Size = ((2*π*(Diameter / 2))/2) + 5

So for a 35mm Diameter pole...

((2*3.14*(35 / 2))/2) + 5 = 59.95mm

So for a 35mm Diameter pole you would need a 60mm pocket.

Required Pocket Size Calculator

Sometimes it's easier just using a calculator!  Enter the pole diameter in the box below and it'll automatically calculate the minimum pocket size.

Pole Diameter (mm)

Minimum Pocket Size (mm)

Setting Up Artwork for a Pole Pocket

Setting Up Artwork for a Pocket on Banner

Pole Pocket Size

50mm

Bleed for Join

25mm

Trim Bleed

3mm

Example

For a 300mm x 300mm Banner with a 50mm Pocket Top and Bottom the print file size would be

Formulas

Width =  Trim Bleed + Banner Finished Size + Trim Bleed

Height =  Trim Bleed + Bleed for Join + Pole Pocket Size (Top) +  Banner Finished Size + Bleed for Join + Pole Pocket Size (Bottom) + Trim Bleed

Working Example

Width = 3 + 300 + 3 = 306mm

Height = 3 + 25 + 50 + 300 + 50 + 25 + 3 = 456mm

Total Print File Size

306mm x 456mm

Image Example

PDF Template Example

Banner Pole Pocket 50mm Example.pdf

Setting Up Artwork for a Double-Sided Pole Pocket Banner

Use the same formula as above for the single-sided, however for double-sided one of the sides must have the 'Pocket Area', 'Hem' and 'Hem Join' kept white (empty). Markers can be added to the print bleed to mark the weld area (to help align with the 'Finish Area')

Setting Up Artwork for Pocket on Fabric

Pole Pocket Size

50mm

Bleed for Joining Strip

10mm

Trim Bleed

3mm

Example

For a 300mm x 300mm Flag with a 50mm Pocket Top and Bottom the print file size would be

Formulas

Width =  Trim Bleed + Flag Finished Size + Trim Bleed

Height =  Trim Bleed + Bleed for Join + Pole Pocket Size (Top) +  Flag Finished Size + Bleed for Join + Pole Pocket Size (Bottom) + Trim Bleed

Working Example

Width = 3 + 300 + 3 = 306mm

Height = 3 + 10 + 50 + 300 + 50 + 10 + 3 = 456mm

Total Print File Size

306mm x 426mm