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Common Mistakes to Avoid
A little expertise and experience goes a long way towards avoiding those common pitfalls. At Eflagsource, we believe in sharing our expertise with our clients to ensure they receive the best product possible. That's our commitment. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.
 
1. Text is Too Small - Remember, the banner is going to be seen at height and/or at distance. Do not use fonts smaller than 20 point and use a combination of upper and lower case text because people often read by the shape of the word as well as by the letters themselves.
 
2. Banner or Flag is Too Close to the Ground - Height increases the visible radius of the flag. Too low also often means it;s vulnerable to theft. The bottom of the flag or banner should be at least 12 feet above the ground.
 
3.Light Colours on Polyester - Polyester fabrics have an electrostatic attraction for dirt and pollutants. Light colours on polyester will grey very quickly yielding a product that is unfit for display. Better choices are nylon or vinyl which tend to self-clean in the rain.
 
4. Process or Half-Tones on Polyester - Polyester fabrics are more transparent as they are made of a looser weave or knit. Hence, process images will disappear in the holes in the fabric.
 
5. Overly Complex Design - Simple and bold are the keys in designing images and choosing colours for flags and banners.
 
Fabric of Choice
How to choose which fabric is best for your application...nylon or polyester
 
1. Flyability - a measure of how often the flag is flying vs. resting against the flagpole. RECOMMENDATION: NYLON
 
2. Colour Accuracy - a measure of how closely colours are reproduced to their intended shade.
RECOMMENDATION: NYLON
 
3. Colour Intensity - a meaure of the depth and brilliance of the colour.
RECOMMENDATION: NYLON
 
4. Image Quality - a measure of the accuracy and clarity of the image. RECOMMENDATION: NYLON
 
5. Image Retention - a measure of how long the image on the flag remains fit to be shown. RECOMMENDATION: NYLON
 
6. Durability - a measure of how long a flag will fly before the material fails. RECOMMENDATION: NYLON OR POLYESTER
 
7. Greying Resistance - a measure of how resistant light colours or white areas are to becoming grey and faded.
RECOMMENDATION: NYLON
 
8. Price - a measure of how economical a flag is to purchase.
RECOMMENDATION: NYLON OR POLYESTER
6 Things You Need to Know to Buy a Flag
1. Fabric
 
Flags are made of either nylon or polyester. For prolonged outdoor use and image quality, ensure you purchase nylon flags. Polyester flags fade and turn grey over time, yielding a product that is not fit to display your company's brand. Nylon offers superior image quality and the highest strength-to-weight ratio, meaning the flag is strong enough to last and light enough to fly.
 
2. Colour
 
Colour accuracy, colour fastness, and colour consistency are keys in flag production. Ensure that flags are made with reactive acid dyes for maximum durability and brilliance.
 
3. Design
 
Flags are often flown at height and seen from distances. Hence, the most effective designs are simple and bold. Using contrasting colours also helps to enhance a flag's visual impact.
 
4. Construction
 
Flags should be sewn with lock-stitching rather than chain stitching. Lock-stitched flags last much longer because each stitch is locked within itself, this means a single stitch break will not unravel an entire seam.
 
5. Size
 
Flags are sized according to the height of the flagpole. As a general rule, the length of the flag should be 1/3 the height of the flagpole.
 
6. Origin
 
Flags are a symbol of pride and identity. Show your pride - Buy Canadian.
Designing Flags and Banners
Step 1: Creation of a Design Theme
 
A design style is developed using existing corporate or event logos and color palettes. For specific events, often a complementary logo or set of images is developed. A style guide outlines a color and design look that will provide consistency to all decor elements.
 
Step 2: Specification Development
 
For each element, graphic and display hardware is specified to determine the exact size and materials required. An installation plan is also developed at this stage.
 
Step 3: Design Project Layout and Element Placement
 
Using floor plans, architectural drawings or digital pictures, elements are placed within the event space to create a complete experience. Transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary.
 
Step 4: Design Complementary Materials
 
Design of complementary materials such as invitations, posters, souvenirs, and other take away materials.
 
Step 5:Manage Element Production / Procurement
 
Project management involves element production and/or procurement, along with supervision of installation. In order, the following activities are performed: Source products, manage production and delivery, orchestrate installation and takedown.