A grommet is a small metal ring pressed into the edge of your backdrop. It reinforces the material so you can hang the backdrop using hooks, zip ties, rope, or bungees.
Grommets are usually placed along the top edge (and sometimes the sides) for easy hanging on walls, fences, or truss systems.
A pole pocket is a sewn (or heat‑welded) sleeve along the edge of your backdrop.
A stand or rod slides through the pocket so the backdrop hangs smoothly.
Pole pockets are ideal for banner stands, backdrop frames, and photo booth setups.
Remember: for each backdrop you must choose either grommets or pole pockets, not both.