Comparing Custom Flag Processes: Choosing How Your Flag is Made
Custom Flag Processes
When it comes to creating a customized flag, there are a variety of choices you'll have to make. From what you'd like on the flag to the fonts, colors, and materials you'd like to use, you'll have a lot to consider. But one of the most important choices you'll make is deciding which custom flag process will be used to manufacture your flag.
Many people aren't sure what to do when it comes to choosing a custom flag process since they are not familiar with the various options. Here, we break down the various flag manufacturing processes so you can choose the process that's best for the custom flag you're designing.
As you scroll down the page, simply click on the process name to view a portfolio of flags/banners created with that process.
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Lead Time: 3-4 weeks
Minimum Quantity: None
Indoor/Outdoor Use: Indoor only
Clear, Crisp Lines: Good
Durability: Good
Flyability: Poor
Cost: High
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Cons:
Lead Time: 3-4 weeks
Minimum Quantity: None
Indoor/Outdoor Use: Great indoor, good outdoor
Clear, Crisp Lines: Good
Durability: Good
Flyability: Great
Cost: High
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Cons:
Lead Time: 2-3 weeks
Minimun Quantity: 6-12
Indoor/Outdoor Use: Great indoor or outdoor
Clear, Crisp Lines: Great
Durability: Great
Flyability: Great
Cost: Depends on quantity (lower pricing on larger quantities)
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Cons:
Lead Time: 2-3 weeks
Minimum Quantity: None
Indoor/Outdoor Use: Great indoor or outdoor
Clear, Crisp Lines: Great
Durability: Great
Flyability: Great
Cost: Average
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Cons:
Lead Time: 1-2 weeks
Minimum Quantity: None
Indoor/Outdoor Use: Great indoor or outdoor
Clear, Crisp Lines: Great
Durability: Great
Flyability: None
Cost: Average
Combining Custom Flag Processes
On occasion we have chosen to combine processes to create a customized flag. The most common use of this has been when we want to use a photo quality (or many-color) seal in an appliqué flag. This can reduce the cost of the flag and reduce the lead time while still providing the look and feel of a fully sewn flag.
The flag below is an example of a custom flag that demonstrates the use of both appliqué and digital print on both cotton and nylon materials.
PLEASE NOTE: If you think a combination of custom flag processes might be the best option for the flag you're looking to create, please call us for a recommendation on which processes to use.
At Gettysburg Flag Works, We're Experts in Creating Custom Flags
With decades of experience creating hundreds and hundreds of custom flags for our customers, we've learned a thing or two about flag processes. We're experts when it comes to designing and manufacturing flags using any of the processes listed above.
Our team specializes in:
- Flags of any size that can be fully printed, and are economical in small to large quantities.
- One-of-a-kind banners and pennants are usually made with the appliqué process. This process is done on our own grounds. Our sewer Audrey does all of the sewing herself.
- Digital printing, screen printing, and screen dying on nylon, vinyl banners, and signs.
- Lettering or logos for application on window glass or plastics also available.
- are also available in heavy duty material or vinyl.
Interested in Creating a Custom Flag Using One of These Processes?
We'd love to help your custom flag vision come to life! Ready to create a flag with us? Give us a call at 1-888-697-3524 or and we can get the process started!
If you're planning to work with us, we recommend reviewing our artwork requirements so you know what to expect when it comes to submitting materials for your flag design.
Looking for some inspiration? Be sure to check out our wide variety of for ideas and to see some of the past custom flag work we've done.