Today bunting is a known as a number of pre-spaced brightly coloured triangular shaped small flags sewn on a string, used for street parties, special events and decorating car forecourts. The term Bunting derives from the material it was originally manufactured out of called buntine, which was a worsted lightweight wool fabric, used onboard Royal Navy boats. Originally not connected together by a string or rope bunting were small flags used as a form of communication between boats. The most famous message ever sent using this method was by Admiral Nelson on HMS Victory at the battle of Trafalgar and read “England expects that every man will do his duty”. The word itself comes from the Middle English term for the fabric, which was bonting, which then later changed to buntine and the eventually bunting. Historians aren’t sure how far back bunting goes but its been depicted in many painting dating back to the crusades and maybe even earlier in China.

Bunting is also a lowland farmland bird native to Europe or North America that’s usually seen in hedgerows, sat on fence posts or foraging for seeds and inserts. The Corn Bunting (Emberiza calandra) part of the Passerine bird family has just been classified as a red list species by the RSPB with only an estimated 8,000 to 12,000 remaining in the wild. The server winter of this year hasn’t helped the species with snow laying on the ground for nearly a month many bird groups have struggled to get the food they need. For more information on how to help save the Corn Bunting please visit the RSPB website. – click here

Portfolio Display has over 25 years experience in the manufacture and distribution of bunting, understanding it rich history we pride ourselves on providing the largest range in the country and specialising in personalised printed bunting.

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The government’s car scrappage scheme has been given the go ahead by Business Secretary Lord Mandelson to be extended to cover another 100,000 cars. An extra £100 million extra cash has been given to top up the schemes pot. The motor industry is hoping that the new extension will encourage more new car sales in the lead up to the new year and boost the increasing used car market. To help even more the government has dropped the age of your part ex vehicle to eight years old opening the scheme up to many more potential customers.

At Portfolio Display our range of personalised forecourt and showroom display products will help maximise sales by advertising the new scrappage scheme extension, which is set to last until Feb 2010. The new Rallye™ Car-Top Magnetic base is an ideal modern solution to display your advertising message. The new base works with our car top panels which can be printed with any message or slogan, informing potential customers of the benefits of the scrappage scheme as they walk round your forecourt. Why not use some of our stock slogans, which include Automatic, Diesel, Economical, For Sale and many more to brand and label your stock.

Personalised bunting is a quick and effective way of advertising the car scrappage scheme to potential passing customers. Bunting is a very effective form of advertisement due to being easily visible on any forecourt due to it’s elevated position.

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Trying to decide which is the right flagpole for your business with so many options to choose from doesn’t have to be a difficult decision. A flagpole is potentially the first view your customer will have of your company. In order to make that memorable first impression and really make a statement you need to carefully select the right flag pole for your business, which we can help with.

The main factors on deciding which flagpoles to choose are; where is it going, what height do you require, what size of flag are you going to be hanging and most importantly, what is your budget. Providing answers to these questions will enable our sales team to give you the best options for your flagpole requirements.

Our highest quality permanent flagpole is the Architectural range manufactured from high-grade aluminium. Available in one piece the high strength aluminium makes this product very durable and practically maintenance free. A range of fixed and hinged base plates is available for this pole.

Our most popular permanent aluminium flagpole is available in 2 parts making transportation very easy. This pole is also very easy to erect, durable and excellent value and can come with either an internal or external halyard. Installation is made easy with the use of a simple aluminium ground sleeve, which connects to the bottom of the flag pole.

Our fibreglass flagpoles are another great choice of permanent pole, which are supplied in one piece. A great option if you are looking for a value flagpole that offers a prestigious look. These come complete with a hinged base plate for maintenance. Whatever your requirements may be our experienced team will be able to provide you with the information that will help assist with your choice.

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You can help extend the life of your promotional or corporate printed flags by following a few simple practices. Do you need to fly your flags at night?. If not then lowering your flag can help double its life. Flags can take a battering during high winds so lowering your flags above winds of 35km/h will also help prolong their life. You may decide to replace the flag with a storm flag, this practice is considered at force 5 and adopted at force 6. Flags should be removed

When the stitching in the hem starts to break remove your flag and have it repaired. Washing your flags on a regular basis not only keeps them looking clean, but this also helps reduce the rotting of the material caused by the dirt and acids that are carried in the atmosphere. Washing every 14 days is recommended in normal or heavily polluted areas.

Woven and knitted polyester flags require a warm wash of 40-50 degrees. 1 to 2 main washes main be required to remove heavy soiling. Ensure your flags are dried thoroughly before being folded and stored. Ensure your flags are washed from the outset. Dirt that has been ingrained over a prolonged period of time will be difficult to remove. The dyes that we use on our flags have been pre-washed @ 50-60 degrees centigrade prior to supply.

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As part of the ‘Streets Alive’ campaign to promote the street as a social place, Portfolio Display are proud to be one of their main suppliers of ‘Bunting’ for their build up to the national day of street parties held on the 19th of July.

Streets Alive work with communities, councils and voluntary groups in order to create a social place that everyone can enjoy, literally on their doorstep. The idea is to close down the street to traffic for a whole day in order for people to come together as a community and take back what is rightfully theirs. For something that is so accessible to everyone but yet completely restricted it’s important to make the most of these opportunities when they arise.

If you want to celebrate this special day then how about letting Portfolio Display help you out. We stock a huge range of Bunting in many styles and sizes and can even produce personalised bunting for that extra special touch. We also manufacture colourful vinyl Banners that are very cost effective and personalised flags printed using strong vivid colours. We have been supplying bunting for street parties for over 20 years so you can trust us to deliver the products that suit your needs. As an addition we also stock a great range of national hand waving flags, enough to get anyone in the mood for a celebration!

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Bunting is a great traditional way of decorating your business that will help to attract attention from potential customers. Bunting is a simple but very effective promotional product that is easy to install and transport, which is ideal at trade shows and events. Whether you decide to use the standard off the shelf type of bunting available in a wide range of styles and colours, or the personalised bunting we are confident you can create the look your business requires.

Our printed bunting is available in both triangular and rectangular shapes and is supplied as standard in 10m lengths. We can also produce bunting in any size you require as an option for those who have a bespoke requirement. All of our printed bunting is sewn onto a high strength cord to ensure it lasts in strong winds. We can also print up to full colour high quality images, so you can be creative with your design.

We also stock a great range of patriotic national flag bunting, ideal for use during sporting events. At Portfolio Display we believe in supplying a quality range of products backed up with an unrivaled level of service. If you can’t find the type of bunting you are looking for then call our experienced sales team, as we can often supply various colour variations that are not shown on our website.

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Want to add colour and sparkle to your display or event at an affordable cost? Portfolio Display has the perfect solution! Bunting is a very low budget, but effective way to liven up any space whether it is for indoor or outdoor use.

With our huge range of colours and styles in stock, we are confident that you will find what you are looking for. Our best seller the ‘Mass Bunting’ is made with heavy-duty plasticloth PVC in traditional triangular pennants, sewn on hi-strength pvc cord that can be re-used for many occasions. Our ‘Starburst Bunting’ made from a metallic fringe has a sparkly mirror finish. Our ‘Econo Bunting’ with its strong vibrant colours is ideal for short-term events or when budgets are limited,

Feeling patriotic? We also stock a wide range of ‘National’ flag bunting, ideal for sporting events and patriotic days.

Attending a special event? Why not try our high quality ‘Personalised Bunting’. With our full colour digital printers and in-house design team we can produce the design that best suits your requirements. Printed onto Heavy Duty PVC, which is then sewn on to a high strength cord makes this product something that can be used several times. At Portfolio Display we produce all our Personalised Bunting in-house, this gives all our customers quality assurance with a fast turnaround. We guarantee that you will be happy with the quality, finish and level of service.

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