Flag Fabric for Custom Flags.
A question that is always asked is How
long will a flag last?
We can not give an exact answer to how long the
flag will last, The government generally expects a
polyester or cotton bunting flag to last
approximately 180 days based on daily usage from
sunrise to sunset - but not during periods of
inclement weather. Tests have shown that in some
cases a flag flown 24 hours a day will last only
one-forth as long as one flown during daylight
hours only.
Regardless of how well it is constructed, a flag
is, after all, only a piece of cloth and will
sooner or later succumb to the elements. However,
it has been well documented that reasonably good
care can contribute greatly to longer life.
There are many flag materials that can be used
to make custom flags with, here at The Flag
Makers we use 3 main materials and they are:
-
100D Polyester for the
budget in mind and promo uses.
-
200D Knitted Polyester for durability - longer life.
-
Woven/500D Spun Polyester for extra
durability - longer life
(it's the most durable flag material you can get)
100D Polyester
100D polyester - An inexpensive flag material,
made of thin polyester to be used for special
events and promo giveaways for large flags and hand flags. The material can be
used for outside but the life expectancy is
limited.
Recommended printing techniques are silk
screening and dye sublimation, the flag
material is printed on one side and it bleeds
through to the other side at about 98%, the image
is then seen on the other side in reverse.
200D Knitted Polyester
Single ply a Hefty flag made out of shetty knitted
polyester - this material will last longer than
woven polyester, This material is one of strongest
and most durable material in flag making one of the
best choices if you are going to fly your flag 24/7
and this material needs very little wind to move
it.
Recommended printing techniques are silk
screening and dye sublimation and digital
print, the print is done on one side and it
bleeds through to the other side at about 95%, the
image is then seen on the other side in
reverse.
Woven/500D Spun Polyester
Spun polyester is the most durable flag material
you can get. The open weave reduces fabric stress
and resists high winds. This flag material is the
best choice if you fly the flag 24/7 and your wind
speed is higher.
As spun polyester flags are made from heavier
fabric they require a higher wind speed to "fly"
than knitted polyester flags. Also they require
more effort to put up and take down.
Recommended printing techniques are silk
screening and dye sublimation. the print is
done on one side and it bleeds through to the other
side at about 95%, the image is then seen on the
other side in reverse.
If a design needs to be digital print then Spun
polyester is not available.
Final Summery:
The location of where the flag is to be flown
will determine the materials best suited. Take into
consideration the types of conditions your flag
with endure example, weather and sunlight are big
factors into the life of the flag. If you want your
flag to last, there is no point in having your flag
made with lower grades of polyester if your flag
will be flown in extreme weather conditions.
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