Custom Printed Flags

Custom printed flags are an effective marketing tool that uses colour and movement to gain attention and visibility. Custom flags are perfect to fly alongside the Canadian and provincial flag. There are a variety of ways to print these, including digital print (acid dye digital printing on nylon), screen printing, and sublimation. At Aurora Flags and Banners, we either screen print or digitally print our flags on 200/210D nylon or knitted polyester. The material and printing method is determined by the client’s budget, the artwork, and the quantity of flags needed. We do use the sublimation printing process, but due to the lower ink penetration, the process is reserved for other fabric printing applications like custom backdrops and table covers.

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Custom Printed Flags NylonKnitted Polyester

Custom To You

We offer two fabrics for custom printed flags: 200D nylon and knitted polyester.
Nylon is a premium product that offers maximum durability and better colour penetration (95% bleed through onto the back side). Knitted polyester is a more economical option, although it still offers a great print with approximately 70% bleed-through rate onto the back side.

Flag Finishing Options

Our standard finishing options include rope and toggle, grommets, or a sleeve. With nylon flags, we offer a choice of rope and toggle, grommets, or a sleeve. For knitted polyester, we only offer finishing with grommets or a sleeve. The rope and toggle and grommet flags are sewn with a reinforced header for durability.

Flag Sizing

Custom printed flags come in a variety of shapes; however, the most common size in Canada is 3’x 6′.  The 3’x 6′ size is used for flagpoles that are between 20′ and 30′.

See the chart located in our FAQ section for a detailed review of typical flag sizes for typical flagpoles.

What People Say

  • Aurora was fast and easy, they understood what I wanted and the turn around was quick, my Rodeo Flags look Amazing! Thanks guys!

    Kat Storwick Avatar Kat Storwick
    June 7, 2018
  • Friendly, quick service!

    Teresa Sallis-Stewart Avatar Teresa Sallis-Stewart
    April 28, 2022
  • These guys are amazing. I needed a flag in a pinch and they had exactly what I needed at a great price. Very knowledgeable staff and amazing customer service. Thanks Aurora Flags team!

    Shakir Lila Avatar Shakir Lila
    December 19, 2019
  • Fast service, quick turnaround time and flexible to work with. The detail in the print job in the backdrop and the front table banner were beyond my expectation. The choice of material and consultation of the Aurora Flags team makes the process smooth and effortless.

    Konn Lavery Avatar Konn Lavery
    February 20, 2019
  • I was very impressed by this company. All the associates of this company were very personable, professional, knowledgeable, answered all my questions with explanations and clarification.. I received quotes within a day and the printed design tablecloth was done within days - very quick service. The work done was very impressive - the printed tablecloth looks stunning!! I especially would like to thank Peter for all his knowledge and help.

    Lorraine Balko Avatar Lorraine Balko
    July 4, 2019
  • Fast service, quick turnaround time and flexible to work with. The detail in the print job in the backdrop and the front table banner were beyond my expectation. The choice of material and consultation of the Aurora Flags team makes the process smooth and effortless.

    Konn Lavery Avatar Konn Lavery
    February 19, 2019
  • Aurora was fast and easy, they understood what I wanted and the turn around was quick, my Rodeo Flags look Amazing! Thanks guys!

    Kat Storwick Avatar Kat Storwick
    June 6, 2018
  • I had a 4th flagpole put up on our property and Aurora Flags and Banners were AMAZING from start to finish. From the first time I reached out to them with questions to the final install, they were attentive, professional and a complete pleasure to deal with. They are also very knowledgeable in their field and provided us with consistent guidance. I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking to do any work with flags or banners. HUGE thanks again to Khizar and Jabir!!!!!

    Lynna jK Avatar Lynna jK
    August 25, 2020

It’s not a flag. It’s a feeling.

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We offer a variety of
custom flag materials and printing processes

Custom Flag Materials

200D nylon custom printed flags are considered to be the best quality flag in the industry. The 200D nylon is perfect for indoor or outdoor use and is purchased mainly by government, towns, and cities as well as those who appreciate the extra durability this material offers. The 200D nylon is slightly heavier than the Canadian government flag standard of 70D nylon. Our nylon custom flags are finished with either grommets, rope and toggle, or a sleeve on the left hand side (right hand side for rodeo flags). The 200D nylon flag material offers superior ink penetration (or “colour fastness”) and provides a 90%-95% bleed-through onto the backside of the flag. Nylon flags are known for providing a particularly vibrant print with near-perfect colour penetration.

The knitted polyester flag material is the most common flag material worldwide. The knitted polyester offers a bit of a looser weave than nylon; thus flies better in lighter winds. The knitted polyester flag material is ideal for quick turnaround times on custom flags as it does not have as many manufacturing steps as the nylon flags. The knitted polyester is great for indoor and outdoor use and is offered with grommet or sleeve finishing on the left side (or right side for rodeo flags).

Custom Flag Printing Processes

Screen printing is a tried and tested printing process that is used in a variety of industries. Our screens and tables are used to print flags up to 6’x12′ in size. Screen printing custom flags are great for large runs whereby the client artwork has only a few colours. The screen printing process makes for the longest lasting custom flag, as the ink is physically pushed into the fabric. This allows for a greater colour saturation.

Digital print is perfect for smaller runs of custom flags, as well as flag artwork with lots of colours. Digital print is perfect for those looking for just one flag or a design which has intricacies or logos. Digital print has revolutionized the flag industry by making it possible to print anything and everything! Our nylon digitally printed flags are printed on the DuPont Artistri textile printing machine. Our knitted polyester flags are printed on our Mimaki textile printing machine.

The ink penetration when using the sublimation process is not as good as digital or screen printed flags. Therefore, we reserve this process for fabric printing applications where penetration isn’t a priority- like fabric backdrops, canopy tents and custom table cloths.

Details Matter.

Flags are finished with either a rope and toggle, grommets, or a sleeve. Let us know how you’re using it and we’ll recommend the best finishing method.

Custom Printed Flags
Custom Printed Flags
Custom Printed Flags

Custom Printed Flags Come in All ShapesAll SizesAll Qualities

As custom flag experts, we take it upon ourselves to decipher what’s good, what’s bad, what in conformity and what is way out to lunch. When looking for a custom flag printer, it is important to know what material they are using. Material and printing processes are the key factors that affect the longevity of your custom printed flags.

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