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Outdoor Light Frames: Visible Brand Areas in Any Weather
By Malte Heidmann, ayble · As of: August 2026
Quick & to the point
An outdoor light frame is a backlit aluminum frame with a printed textile cover that can also be used outdoors thanks to protection class IP67. As a free-standing outdoor pylon, it stands on a solid base plate and is wind-stable up to 40 km/h.
It is suitable for festivals, open-air events, city festivals, and outdoor POS areas. Tool-free assembly in minutes, graphics changeable in seconds, Made in Germany.
Outdoors, a presentation quickly becomes a challenge: the sun swallows colors, wind knocks over banners, and in the evening, the logo is hardly visible. An outdoor light frame solves these three problems at once. This guide explains how it works, where it shines, and what you should look for when choosing one.
What is an outdoor light frame?
An outdoor light frame is a light frame with LED backlighting designed for outdoor use. The LEDs illuminate a printed textile surface evenly from behind, making the graphic look vibrant and wrinkle-free.
At ayble, all light frames are IP67 protected, meaning they are dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion in water. This makes them suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. The difference lies in the assembly: standard light frames (LF series) are integrated into stands or permanently mounted. The outdoor pylons (SLF series) stand free-standing on a solid base plate and withstand winds up to 40 km/h (wind force 5).
Outdoor light frame or classic banner?
The difference is especially apparent outdoors and at dusk. A banner relies on ambient light, while a light frame brings its own.
| Criterion | Outdoor Light Frame | Classic Banner |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility in the dark | actively glows | disappears |
| Color effect in daylight | vibrant due to backlighting | often pale |
| Stability in wind | Pylon with base plate, up to 40 km/h | susceptible to wind |
| Graphic change | Textile replaceable in minutes | reprint and replace |
| Reusability | Frame remains, many campaigns | often a single-use product |
Where outdoor light frames unfold their effect
Four areas of application where outdoor use is particularly worthwhile:
- Festivals and Open-Air: Stage branding, entrances, and brand areas that also glow in the evening.
- City Festivals and Public Viewing: Stable pylons as signposts or eye-catchers outdoors.
- Outdoor POS: Promotional areas in front of the store, seasonal campaigns, quickly changeable.
- Entrances and Reception: As a pylon that guides visitors and keeps the brand present.
For indoor trade fair use, the same technology is suitable as a back wall or eye-catcher. To read about how a complete presentation is created from the modular system, see What is a modular exhibition stand? →
One frame, many campaigns
The graphic is held in a circumferential rubber lip and can be changed by hand in just a few minutes. The frame remains; only the textile print changes.
For you, this means: one purchase, many campaigns. A new season, a new promotion, a new look, without a new frame. This makes the light frame a long-lasting brand asset instead of a disposable banner.
Sizes and Assembly
From narrow column formats to six-meter-wide hall walls, the standard range covers common cases; custom formats are possible at any time. Assembly is tool-free via an aluminum plug-in system.
A compact outdoor pylon can be set up by one person in under ten minutes. Larger areas from four meters wide are best assembled by two people, usually in 20 to 30 minutes. No special tools or specialists required. All standard sizes and item numbers can be found on the product page Rent or buy LED light frames →.
Rent or buy?
As a rule of thumb: For individual or irregular use, renting including delivery and return transport is worthwhile. For those who are regularly present outdoors, buying often pays off from the second use.
Both paths lead to the same product, usable both indoors and outdoors. The basic considerations are explained in the guide Rent or buy an exhibition stand →.
Frequently asked questions about outdoor light frames
What is an outdoor light frame?
A backlit aluminum frame with a printed textile cover that can also be used outdoors thanks to protection class IP67. The LEDs illuminate the graphic evenly from behind, making it look vibrant and wrinkle-free.
How weatherproof is an outdoor light frame?
It is IP67 certified, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against temporary immersion in water. The outdoor pylons stand on a solid base plate and are wind-stable up to 40 km/h (wind force 5).
How quickly is an outdoor light frame set up?
Tool-free via a plug-in system. A compact pylon can be set up by one person in under ten minutes, larger areas by two people in 20 to 30 minutes.
Can the graphic be changed?
Yes. The textile print is changed by hand in a few minutes using a circumferential rubber lip. One frame thus carries many campaigns.
Rent or buy outdoor light frames?
For individual or irregular use, renting is usually the most economical option, including delivery and return transport. With regular use, buying often pays off from the second time.
Conclusion
An outdoor light frame brings together three things that are otherwise difficult to combine outdoors: brightness in daylight, stability in wind, and a look that only really takes effect in the evening. Thanks to IP67, tool-free assembly, and a changeable graphic, it is not a disposable banner, but a brand asset that carries many campaigns.
Planning an outdoor presentation? Tell us what size you need and for what purpose, and we will get back to you with a personal quote within one business day. To the LED light frames or request a quote directly.
