Which flag does your job?
For outdoor attention a feather flag gives the highest visibility: it keeps its shape in the wind, so the message stays readable. If you have a narrow, tall spot on a column, choose a swallowtail flag; if your building has a pole, a flagpole flag is the right answer. Indoors, behind a desk or in an executive office, use ceremonial and table flags.
Knitted polyester or satin?
Knitted polyester is light and open, so it lets the wind through; it resists tearing and fading outdoors, which is why flagpole and feather flags use it. Satin is woven more densely, has a glossy surface and renders colour more saturated — swallowtail, ceremonial and table flags are satin. Table flags are printed double-sided on 160 gsm satin.
Single-sided or double-sided?
On a single-sided print the artwork shows through mirrored and faded on the back; where the flag is seen from one direction only, that is enough and costs less. Flags that must read from both sides need double-sided production: a blockout fabric is placed between two separate prints. On flagpole flags double-sided production is available up to 200×300 cm.
Preparing the artwork
Work at the real size, in CMYK, and send a PDF. Leave a margin along the edge that goes into the pole sleeve and keep logos and text outside it. Images should be at least 100 dpi at full size. We check every file free of charge before printing and come back to you if something needs fixing. If you have no artwork, download our template or leave the design to our team.
Care and storage
Wash flags at 30 °C without fabric softener and keep them out of the tumble dryer. If ironing is needed, do it from the reverse at low heat. Folding them away in a dry place between uses noticeably extends their life, especially for knitted polyester. In a spot that is constantly windy, check the hem stitching from time to time.
