5 Stunning Custom Flag Ideas You May Not Have Thought Of

When you think of custom flags, what comes to mind? If you’re a business owner, you probably think of promotional materials, like feather flags that flap in the wind and get the attention of passersby. If you’re a homeowner, you probably think of garden flags that can enhance the exterior of your home. And of course, traditional rectangular flags that hang on a metal pole come to mind, no matter who you are!

With years of experience as a leading flag maker, The Flag Makers has seen it all. That means we print and manufacture thousands of the flags we mentioned above, but it also means we get some unique custom orders that make for some seriously stunning designs that you may not have thought of.

Here are a few of our favorites that are sure to spark your creativity.

Ranch flags

No ranch is complete with a few flags! The American flag is a popular choice, for obvious reasons. We’ve had multiple ranchers in Texas contact us who add the Texas flag to the display on their property, but many ranch owners don’t stop there.

Large ranches, and especially working ranches, have their own design and logo that they fly proudly. Others create fun flags to fly with sayings like, “Home Is Where Your Herd Is.” Of course, special events require the use of unique flags. Our custom banners are a great way for ranches to direct traffic at an outdoor event.

Dance company flags

This is one people forget about, but as soon as you mention dance flags, everyone remembers just how vital they are to many dance performances!

Dancers use a variety of unique flag materials in many vibrant colors and designs to capture the audience’s attention. They include sparkling hand flags at a dance recital to color guard flags that are used at the local marching band competition to oversized rectangular flags that are flown by cheerleaders ahead of the football game. We would go as far as to say that no flags are quite as stunning as those flown by dancers!

Cannabis flags

There has always been a place for cannabis flags, but with many states legalizing the use of marijuana, we’ve seen an increase in the interest of these kinds of products.

Cannabis flags can be used to make a political statement, either at a rally or outside your home. For those areas where pot is legal, companies are using unique and stunning designs to advertise their dispensaries and farms.

We expect that we’re going to see a lot more requests for cannabis flags in the near future.

Obstacle courses and races

You expect to see flags at many sporting events, but don’t forget about races and obstacle courses!

From color runs to charity walks and 5K races, there are tons of opportunities for events to create custom flags that are unique!

One event that we get asked about on a regular basis is the Tough Mudder event. This unique endurance event series includes a 10-12 mile long obstacle course that includes challenges that you might not expect, like ice-filled dumpsters, electroshock therapy, and pipes covered in mud and grease. It’s no wonder the flags and banners that are created for this event are some of the most unique around!

Dog photo flags

Don’t forget that flags also make great gifts! Especially since our flag designer makes it so easy to design a custom flag for any friend or family member.

You can put literally anything you want on a flag, but some of our favorite designs are dog photo flags! They make the perfect gift for that dog lover in your life who treats the canines of the house as members of the family. They are an especially thoughtful gift when given to a friend or family member who recently lost a beloved pet.

When we say there is no end to the kinds of custom flags you can design, we really mean it! These are just a few of the most stunning and unique designs we’ve seen over the years, but we’re always surprised by our customers’ creativity. We look forward to seeing what kind of stunning designs you bring to us!