Custom Feather Flags

What Are Feather Flags?

Feather flags are the road-side advertising banners you probably see on a daily-basis. They often showcase messages like “open” or “now hiring”. Custom printed feather flags have become popular advertising tools for not only businesses, but events as well, to display custom messages, brand logos, or artwork. These flags typically resemble a feather but are also available in different shapes and sizes. They are made of snap-assembly aluminum or fiberglass poles, a super-knitted polyester flag, and a base to support the display.

Common Synonyms for Custom Feather Flags

After being in the advertising display industry for over a decade, we’ve heard feather flags called a variety of different terms. Some popular synonyms include: beach flags, swooper flags, flutter flag, teardrop flags or banners, advertising banner flags, wind flags for advertising, blade flags, feather signs, and feather banners. 

Customize your own feather flag online in these 5 simple steps!

1. Choose Your Feather Flag Pole Set

3. Choose Your Feather Flag Height

4. Print Options

Single-sided Feather Flags

Single-sided feather flags are printed on one side only with the print bleed through to create a reverse image on the opposite side of the flag. This style is great for quick passing traffic such as a busy road or train stop, especially if the traffic is going one way. Your design will be visible on both sides, but not as defined or vibrant as a double-sided feather flag.

Double-sided Feather Flags

Double-sided feather flags are perfect for applications where you need a print clearly visible from both sides or two different design on each side of the flag. The double-sided feature allows for a richer, more vibrant print on each side, or displaying two different messages on each side of the flag. To create this effect, two custom feather flags are sewn together with a piece of fabric in between to block out any light from shining through. This style is most beneficial when the traffic is moving more slowly, such as a sidewalk or a city avenue because it is much more detailed and can display two separate messages. If you are unsure of which would be best for your application, our customer service team will be happy to help.

5. Design Your Custom Feather Flags Online

We offer three different options for our customers to design their custom feather flags. These options include:

Design Online: Our Online design tool allows you to completely customize your feather banners without any professional design software needed. The design tool offers multiple art assets including stock clip art, a variety of fonts and color schemes, as well as the ability to upload any artwork or image files. It helps the user to design their product by guiding them to design within the appropriate design and bleed areas as well as our DPI standards. All designs created will be checked by our professional design team for any errors – free of charge!

Upload Artwork Template: This method is recommended for graphic designers and those who with professional design software. This method involves downloading templates from our website, reading the instructions, and then adding your images and artwork within the recommended area. After you’ve completed these steps, you are to reupload the finished template file to our website. Customers can upload their artwork on the product page before adding to the cart, at the cart page after the product is added to the cart, or from their order history in their account backend.

Free Design Services: Our professional graphic designers will create your artwork for you at no additional cost. Every custom order at Vispronet is looked over by our professional team to check for any glaring mistakes or errors before getting approved. With this option we are able to help you create your design from scratch and coordinate with you for approval before starting the production of your order.

Have questions? We'd love to help. Call us at 877-822-0201 or Live Chat with a Representative. You can also contact us via email or form submission.

Feather Flag Materials

How to Set Up Your Feather Flag

Setting up your custom feather flags is a quick and simple task. We’ve outlined this below in five easy steps. In summary, connect the poles, slide the print onto the pole set, secure the pole tip into the reinforced end pocket, place the pole into the base, and connect the bungee cord tensioner and your feather flag setup is complete.

1. Assemble the pole set by inserting the small pole section into their larger counterparts.

2. Insert the assembled pole set (skinny end first) into the opening at the bottom of the feather flag.

3. Push the pole into the pocket and secure the tip into the reinforced end pocket found inside the top of the flag.

4. Place the pole into your base of choice: ground stake, cross stand, etc.

5. Connect the bungee cord loop around the hook of the pole set for extra tension and security.

Set Up & Wind Test Video

For more information on how to set up your feather flag, check out the video below:

 

Where to Use Feather Flags

Companies and organizations fly custom feather flags and banners for many applications. They are great for attracting the attention of passerby, including foot and car traffic. Feather banners can also be used to advertise grand openings, in-store specials such as sales and promotions, or just to draw passing traffic into your establishment. Popular industries that utilize feather flags include:

• Trade show booths
• Car dealerships
• Cell phone carriers
• Real estate businesses
• Bars & restaurants
• Schools & universities
• Self-serve businesses
• Events & entertainment
• Department stores
• Hospitals & pharmacies

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Feather Flags for Multiple Applications

Vispronet offers the most comprehensive collection of feather flags in the industry. We offer different styles of flags that work for specific applications that are not available at other vendors. We have custom feather flags that can be used indoors and outdoors, at trade shows, in grass and gardens, on pavement and sidewalks, on cars, backpacks, or even hanging from a tent or modular display.

Within this collection are multiple shapes, styles, and sizes of our fully customizable feather flags, over 50 designs of pre-printed feather flags for businesses, solid color flags, car feather flags, and even a wearable advertising backpack. Each style has its own useful accessories that can be added to your order.

Our accessory offerings include over 30 base options, bags and cases, as well as a collection of base weights. Our bases range from our traditional and rotating ground stakes to cross stands and weighted base plates. Weight options for our feather flags include steel plates, weight bags, plates, as well as water and sand containers.

Custom Feather Flag Comparison Chart

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Available Shapes
Standard & Premium
Deluxe
	Standard	Premium	Deluxe
Pole Construction	Aluminum & Fiberglass	Aviation-Grade Fiberglass	Aviation-Grade Fiberglass
Overall Display Size	Drop XXSmall: 1.3ft x 3.6ft XSmall: 1.8ft x 5.2ft Small: 2.5ft x 7.2ft Medium: 3.1ft x 8.4ft Large: 3.6ft x 11ft XLarge: 3.9ft x 14.1ft Flying (Angled, Concave, Straight, Convex) XXSmall: 1.3ft x 4.1ft XSmall: 1.6ft x 5.9ft Small: 1.8ft x 8.2ft Medium: 2ft x 10.2ft Large: 2.6ft x 13.5ft XLarge: 2.8ft x 17.1ft	Drop Medium: 3.1ft x 8.4ft Large: 3.6ft x 10.5ft XLarge: 3.9ft x 14.4ft Flying (Angled, Concave, Straight, Convex) Medium: 2ft x 10.2ft Large: 2.6ft x 13ft XLarge: 2.8ft x 17.7ft Razor Medium: 3.1ft x 8.4ft Large: 3.6ft x 11.2ft XLarge: 3.9ft x 15.9ft	Dart Small: 2.5ft x 7.2ft Medium: 3.4ft x 10ft Large: 4.9ft x 14.8ft Moon Large: 3.6ft x 14.1ft XLarge: 3.8ft x 18.4ft Crystal Medium: 3.1ft x 11.5ft Large: 3.8ft x 14.1ft XLarge: 4.1ft x 18.2ft Surfer Small: 2.5ft x 7.9ft Medium: 3.4ft x 11ft 4.9ft x 16.1ft
Print Options	Single-reverse or double-sided layout Feather flag banners available in custom prints, stock designs or stock colors
Suggested Use	Indoor/Low-wind Outdoor	Double-Sided Prints Continuous Outdoor Use	Indoors and/or Outdoors
Wind-Speed Resistance	Single Reverse: 25-31mph Double-Sided: 13-17mph	Single-Reverse: 55-63mph Double-Sided: 39-46mph	Single-Reverse: Up to 46mph Double-Sided: Up to 46mph

Frequently Asked Questions

What are feather banners and flags used for?

They are used to entice passing traffic to enter your business. They are extremely effective if the print is eye catching and if they are set up correctly. It is important to display a flag that will complement your business rather than detract from it. Our feather flags are crafted from premium materials and exhibit a professional appearance for any event, brand, or business storefront.

What material are these feather flag banners?

All of our flags are made from our outdoor flag polyester. This lightweight polyester material is built to last through outdoor conditions. This material is also great for color reproduction, meaning your design will stand out more compared to competitors. It is suitable for single-reverse or for double sided prints

Is there a different between feather flags and feather banners?

This is a popular question. This is a product that goes by many names including swooper flags, feather signs, and blade flags to describe the same product. All these terms can be used interchangeably.

There are some differences when you are describing some of our other popular banner flags including our teardrop, crystal, surfer, razor, dart, and moon flags. Each of these has its own popular design, specific shape and layout. For example, our teardrop flag has and often has a wider and shorter shape than typical feather flags.

How long will they last?

Your custom feather flags should easily last over 2+ years if for proper storage and maintenance requirements are followed. Continued exposure to harsh weather elements, including prolonged bouts in the hot summer sun, can prematurely diminish the quality of your print.

Will strong winds blow my flag away?

Winds, if severe enough, can blow over your feather flag. We sell an array of bases, weights and weighted bags that can help secure it in poor conditions. We strongly recommend to always take your flag inside during inclement weather conditions because there could possibly be damage to the poll or fabric, especially if it is a larger size.

Do you offer custom sizing? What standard sizing do you offer?

We only offer standard, predetermined sizes for our custom feather banners. Our standard sizing is different for each product. For our custom blade flags we offer heights of: XXsmall - 4.1’, Xsmall – 5.9’, Small - 8.2’, Medium - 10.2’, Large - 13.5’, and Xlarge - 17.1’.

Can I interchange pole sets for different feather and teardrop flags?

No, each size flagpole is designed to just fit one size of flag as listed on the product pages.

Will my design cover the whole feather banner or just a section?

Due to the high quality of our fabric, your design can cover the whole entire flag. This is different from almost all of our competitors, who’s feather flags feature an unsightly 2.5 inch black strip up the seam due to their lower quality fabrics.

Can I order hardware without the flag and vice versa?

Yes! You can order just the flag, and you can order just the hardware if that is all you need. We offer all hardware including pole kits, bases, bags and cases, as well as weights and accessories. If you would just like a flag and not the hardware, you can make that choice when you are configuring your product.

Do they have matte or glossy finishes?

Our custom feather signs have a matte finish. Matte is best for outdoor applications in bright conditions.

What is the difference between double sided and single reverse print options?

Single-reverse and double-sided options refer to the print style. Single-reverse, also referred to as single sided feather banners, involves printing on one side and bleeding the printed ink through to the other side. It creates a reverse of the image on the other side. Double-sided feather banners involve printing two separate prints and combining them with a piece of fabric in between to prevent any transparency. It costs extra for double sided printing, but produces a higher quality and more visible result than a single-reverse flag.

What is the difference between your base options?

We offer an array of base options. Each of our custom feather banners include a Standard Ground Stake for free in your order. Other options include a rotating ground screw, which rotates your sign in the wind. We offer multiple styles of cross stands in different sizes and different weight bag options. We also offer a variety of different accessories and base plates in multiple sizes and weights.

What do you fill the weight bag with? And how much does it weight when full?

We offer multiple weight bags to use with our custom feather banners – all of which can be filled with either water or sand for indoor and outdoor use. All available weight options range from 26lbs to 102lbs when filled.

Does every flag order come with a carry bag for free?

Yes! Every order comes with a free complementary carry bag for your pole sets.

Can I use pole sets from another company with your flags?

We do not recommend using another company's flag pole sets with our feather banners or vice versa. Our hardware and flags are designed to work together for a premium, professional appearance.