Facade Flags

Submission specifications for Facade Flags

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 40 mm safety margin.

Keep all important text and images at least 40 mm away from the edge of the finished size.

Resolution of at least 150 dpi.

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

Use CMYK as the color mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the color mode, not RGB. Use colormode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colormode FOGRA47 (PSO Uncoated ISO12647) for uncoated papertypes. If you are unsure of the colour mode of your file, don't worry we can always convert this for you. Keep in mind this can cause the colours to differ from the original file.

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, material, and printing method used.

Frequently Asked Questions for Facade Flags

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

• Facade Flags are very great products for the distribution of corporate identity. The facade flag is one of the most classic flags that can be hung on a stick with a string and hook, and the flag can be printed to your choice.
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  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
• Advertising stickers for vehicles

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Facade Flags 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 final step when putting your product together and in the box on the right which details your entire order.
• 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 Facade Flags 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 Facade Flags 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 Facade Flags that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
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  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.

What material are Facade Flags made from?

• For the production fo facade flags we make use of flag cloth. The flags are printed on well known classic flag metrial (110 gsm). The classic flag matterial has a slightly shiny appearance. The material has a good quality and is fire-resistant.

Is it possible to print my flag double-sided?

• Our flags are standard printed single-sided. Double sided printing is possible, but we don't recommend it for these flags. The costs are quite high and the life span of the flag quite low. We do have other flags that are double sided, take a look at our shop flags or window flags.

Is it possible to print the tunnel strip in the design colours?

• No, this is not possible

Are the Facade Flags printed single or double sided?

• Our flags are printed on one side as standard. This means that your logo is visible as a mirror image on the back. The print-through of our flags is around 95%.

How do the colours come out in the print?

• Colours on this flag materials can be not as sharp. Especially the black colour can show less dark. If you have any questions, please contact us.