Retractable Banner Stands & Roll Up Banners
Portable printed banner stands for aisles, entrances, counters and events. Retractable stands roll the graphic into the base for travel; the X-stand uses a lightweight X-frame; the tabletop version sits on a counter. All use a replaceable printed graphic.
Banner stands are portable printed displays for aisles, entrances and counters. Apex offers standard and deluxe retractable stands, a lightweight X-stand, and a tabletop stand — each with a replaceable graphic, tool-free setup and instant online pricing.
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Retractable Banner Stands & Roll Up Banners
Standard Retractable Banner Stand — from $145. Compact retractable banner stand with a replaceable printed graphic.
Deluxe Retractable Banner Stand — from $225. Premium retractable banner stand with chrome-style end caps and an adjustable pole.
X-Stand Banner — from $65. Lightweight X-frame banner stand — an economical, portable display.
Table Top Banner Stand — Request a quote. Compact tabletop retractable banner for counters and registration desks.
Compare banner stands
| Product | Graphic size | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Retractable | 33" or 47" × 81" | Everyday trade-show aisle display | from $145 |
| Deluxe Retractable | 33" × 81" | A premium look, chrome end caps | from $225 |
| X-Stand Banner | 24" × 63" | Low-cost, lightweight signage | from $65 |
| Table Top Banner | 11.5" × 17.5" | Counters, desks and reception | Quote |
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Retractable, X-stand or tabletop?
Three formats, three jobs. A retractable banner stand rolls its graphic into a weighted aluminium base — 33" x 81" or 47" x 81" on the standard, 33" x 81" on the deluxe with a heavier base and chrome-style end caps — and it is the workhorse for aisle-facing messaging. An X-stand is a collapsible lightweight frame at 24" x 63" or 32" x 71", cheaper and lighter, ideal when you need several around a venue. A tabletop stand at 11.5" x 17.5" brands a counter or registration desk without using floor space.
Standard or deluxe retractable?
The difference is the base and the pole, not the print. The standard has a compact aluminium base with two stabilising feet, which is fine on carpet and in low-traffic aisles. The deluxe has a heavier base with an adjustable support pole, so it stands more solidly in a busy hall and survives being knocked. If the stand lives in one booth a few times a year, standard is enough; if it travels weekly, the deluxe base pays for itself.
Graphics are replaceable
Every stand here takes a replaceable printed graphic, so the hardware is the durable purchase and the message is the consumable. That is the practical case for buying a stand rather than a disposable print: a new campaign, a new product or a rebrand means ordering a graphic, not another base. All set up tool-free in seconds, and all pack into a slim case that checks as luggage.
Roll up banner, pull up banner or retractable banner?
They are three names for the same display. "Retractable banner" is the usual term in North America, "roll up banner" and "pull up banner" are common in the UK, Australia and Canada, and all three describe a printed graphic that rolls down into a weighted base and pulls up onto a support pole. When a supplier quotes a roll up banner stand, compare it against our standard and deluxe retractable stands. The specifications that matter are the same: graphic size, base weight, pole type and whether the graphic can be replaced.
What's included
- Standard and Deluxe retractable banner stands (33" × 81").
- X-Stand banner (24" × 63") — lightweight X-frame.
- Table Top banner (11.5" × 17.5") for counters and desks.
- Replaceable graphics; quick tool-free setup.
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Frequently asked questions
Standard or Deluxe retractable — what’s the difference?
Both are 33×81 in retractable stands with a replaceable graphic. The Deluxe adds chrome-style end caps and a more polished base for a premium look; the Standard is the value everyday choice and also comes in a wider 47 in size.
X-stand or retractable?
An X-stand uses a lightweight X-frame and is the most economical, packable option; a retractable rolls the graphic into a weighted base for a sturdier, more professional aisle display. Retractables suit repeat use; X-stands suit low cost and quick swaps.
Can I reprint just the graphic?
Yes — every stand uses a replaceable printed graphic, so you can reuse the hardware and order a new banner when your message or branding changes.
What size is a retractable banner stand?
The standard retractable prints at 33" x 81" or 47" x 81"; the deluxe at 33" x 81" on a heavier base. X-stands are 24" x 63" or 32" x 71", and the tabletop stand is 11.5" x 17.5".
What is the difference between the standard and deluxe retractable?
The base and pole, not the print. The standard uses a compact aluminium base with two stabilising feet; the deluxe uses a heavier base with an adjustable support pole, which stands up better to a busy hall and frequent travel.
Can I change the graphic without buying a new stand?
Yes — every stand takes a replaceable printed graphic, so the hardware carries across campaigns and only the printed banner is reordered.
Is a roll up banner the same as a retractable banner stand?
Yes. Roll up banner, pull up banner and retractable banner stand all describe a printed graphic that rolls into a base and pulls up onto a pole. Our standard and deluxe retractable stands are roll up banners.