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Projecting Signs & Flags Flying Banner Flags Standard 'close weave' polyester flag material (115gsm) Optional 'airmesh' polyester flag material (135gsm) Optional black reinforced elasticated sleeve Printed 'wrap-around sleeves fitted as standard on all Flying Banner flags Double-stitched hems and reinforced sleeve ends Flag Specifications Our standard flag material is a 115gsm close weave knitted polyester textile, chosen for its durability and image vibrancy. For optimum performance, a 135gsm ‘airmesh’ material is also available which, thanks to small holes in the fabric, presents less resistance in the wind. As standard, our flags are supplied with printed, non-elasticated 'wrap-around' pole sleeves, giving maximum possible printed display area. For extra durability, we also offer a reinforced elasticated black sleeve, which we recommend for flags in exposed and unattended locations, such as roadside and 24/7 retail sites, where the flag may not be taken in overnight. All flags are printed by ‘dye-sublimation’ which uses special inks and undergoes a post-print heating process to ‘fix’ the ink into the fabric, making it scuff resistant and washable and maximising show-through on the reverse (the reverse being a mirror image of the design on the front). Outdoor Performance Naturally, Flying Banner life span depends on how and where they are used. We recommend taking them in overnight and avoiding use in inclement weather (i.e. 24+ mph wind speeds/Beaufort scale 6). Teardrop flags can last longer than Feather flags as the banner fabric is held in tension and experiences less movement. Flag templates available on request, if own flag production preferred. Anatomy of our Bearing Spindle Engineered for optimum flag life and performance Our stylish and intelligently engineered steel bearing spindle features in all our Flying Banner mounting accessories (see pages 87 and 88). It allows friction-free flag rotation, so flags can easily align themselves in the wind, minimising banner turbulence for best visibility and reducing strain on the flag to maximise lifespan. | 86 Neoprene O-rings grip inside the carbon fibre pole Twin ball-race bearings provide free rotation to diffuse wind load on banners Collar prevents dust and water ingress Machined steel casing Metric thread attachment for universal fit across all mounting accessories Copper, nickel and chrome plate surface-protection layers