Banner flags (Screen Printed)

Submission specifications for Banner flags (Screen Printed)

Add 5 mm bleed.

To allow leeway for cutting differences in production, always add a bleed of 5 mm around all edges of your design. Make sure colours, background pictures and layouts extend into the bleed area so as to avoid leaving white lines as a result of cutting tolerances. You can submit your file with crop marks and printer's marks.

Keep 50 mm safety margin.

Keep all important text and images at least 50 mm away from the edge of the finished size.

Keep 150 mm safety margin from the top.

For a bannerflag with tunnel: keep all important text and images at least 150 mm away from the top of your design. This space must be available for the tunnel.

Resolution of at least 150 dpi.

Make sure the resolution of the images and graphics in your artwork are at least 150 dpi.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats.

Save your files in uneditable, print-ready file formats (PDF (1.4 or higher), TIFF, EPS, JPG). Deliver your files in one layer: the background layer.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint. Unless you want this effect in your design. The degree of transparency in printing depends on the ink, paper, and printing method used.

Frequently Asked Questions for Banner flags (Screen Printed)

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• Bannerflags are a very popular product for promoting yourself and your company. The banner flag is most striking of all the flags in our assortment. It stands very tall, which is good for promotion. You can choose a tunnel on the top of your flag so it stands steady fitted to a flagpole. This way the flag is always visible, even if there is no wind outside.
• This product is used to / as:
• • Introduce people to your business
• To sponsor events or sport-locations
• Represent your company's identity or brand
• Decorate the entrance of your store or hospitality premises
• Show your companies name and/or logo at your premises

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Banner flags (Screen Printed) is:
• 3 working days
• Note only applicable for products which require your design: To make sure that your order is delivered at the indicated time, it is important that we receive your file with your design for the product, on time (also called cut-off time). In this way the product can be moved into production on time. The deadline is always communicated in the yellow bar on the product page, above the "Add to shopping cart" button.
• The cut-off time for your printed item may vary. This depends on the combination you choose. This has to do with the manufacturing technique and / or the order quantities.
• NOTE: The product delivery shifts a day every time the deadline for submission has passed. This is also the case if the file is rejected by us and corrected artwork isn't supplied before the next cut off time.

Which production techniques do you use?

• For the production of your Banner flags (Screen Printed) we use the following production technique(s):
• Sublimation: the printing is carried out at a high temperature, thereby the eco-friendly water based ink attaches directly to the material. The ink integrates into the material. The material remains flexible and is waterproof.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your banner flags (screen printed) we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

I can't find the product I'm looking for. Can I request a quotation?

• The Banner flags (Screen Printed) that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
• If your material type, weight, quantity, size or other specification is not listed, you can request a quotation. We will send you our offer within 1 working day.
• Depending on the complexity this can take a bit longer.

Which materials can I choose from?

• Longlife: NEW: This flagcanvas has a strong structure and is perforated with tiny holes. The holes make sure the flag can resist stong wind speeds. A longer life is guaranteed.
• Normal Flag Material: These flags are printed on classic flag canvas with a slight glossy look. The high-quality 110gsm canvas.

What is the lifespan of Banner flags (Screen Printed)?

• The lifespan of the flags is 3 to 4 months while using it intensively. You can expand the lifespan by bringing the flags inside when weather is bad.

Untill which wind power level is it advisable to hang up your flags outside?

• Our advice is to retrieve your flags inside if gale force 7 is reached. This greatly improves the lifespan of your flags.