Custom flags

Submission specifications for Custom flag

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.

Use the right values for full color black.

Please note: The material used for a flag is very absorbent therefore the colour can come out lighter than expected. This is especially the case with black. For rich black please use (Cyan 60, Magenta 40, Yellow 40 & Black 100)

Frequently Asked Questions for Custom flag

Which materials can I choose from?

• Normal Flag Material: These flags are printed on classic flag canvas with a slight glossy look. The high-quality 110gsm canvas.
  This material is very suitable for a shopping street.
  
  
• Longlife: 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.
  This material is best used in an open area or at the beach.

What is the lifespan of Custom flag?

• 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.

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Custom flag is:
• 2 working days
• The turnaround depends on the combination of size, material, printing and quantity. 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 put 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 Custom flag 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.

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

• The Custom flag 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.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your Custom flag we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• 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).

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.

Are the Custom flag 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.