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Comparing Custom Flag Processes: Choosing How Your Flag is Made

How custom flags are 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.

Embroidered Custom Flags

Pros:

  • Heirloom quality craftsmanship
  • Rich look and feel up close
  • Cons:

  • Heavy
  • Embroidered Flag
  • Can be a more expensive option
  • Little to no quantity discount as each flag is hand made
  • Difficult to make larger flags
  • Lead Time: 3-4 weeks

    Minimum Quantity: None

    Indoor/Outdoor Use: Indoor only

    Clear, Crisp Lines: Good

    Durability: Good

    Flyability: Poor

    Cost: High

    Applique/Sewn Custom Flags

    Applique Flag

    Pros:

  • Rich look and feel
  • Cons:

  • Can be a more expensive option
  • Limited to no quantity discount as each flag is hand made
  • 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

    Screen Printed Custom Flags

    Screen Print Flag

    Pros:

  • One or two color design
  • High quality
  • Cons:

  • Requires additional screen set up charges, which can be expensive
  • 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)

    Digital Print on Polyester or Nylon

    Digital Print

    Pros:

  • Full color print at lower cost
  • Cons:

  • NONE
  • 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

    Digital Print on Vinyl

    Digital Print

    Pros:

  • Durable
  • Grommets all the way around for attaching
  • Cons:

  • Not made to fly like a flag
  • 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 applique 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 applique 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 applique 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.
    • Avenue and mall banners 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 contact us for a custom flag quote 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 custom flag portfolios for ideas and to see some of the past custom flag work we've done.