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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To keep yourself ahead in business it is important to be constantly looking for new ideas. Here at Portfolio Display we strive to bring you the latest up-to-date and innovative products we think will create a successful impact on your company. This is why we are proud to be introducing to our range of ‘windsail flags’ the ‘Teardrop’ style.

With its sectional glass fibre pole, digitally printed flag and own carry bag for easy transportation it has all the fantastic features of the originals but in a stylish modern design, perfect for use either indoor or out. The ‘Teardrop Sail Flag’ is extremely popular with sporting and special events and is generally used for sponsorship logos and branding.

Another great new optional add on to the ‘Teardrop Windsail Flag’ that we have introduced is the water filled base. This will enable the product to be erected practically anywhere in just a matter of seconds. You can view a range of ‘Baseplates’ that fit our Windsail Flags that suit your requirements.

We also provide a professional personalised flag printing service for companies that are wanting to create something unique for their business. We can digitally or screen-print your custom made flag in up to full colour, providing high quality results. We also supply a large range of stock flags for those looking for a cheaper alternative.

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