Feather Banners

1. How long will feather banners last?

Our banner poles normally last anywhere between 3-10 years, while flags could last from 1-3 years, depending on how well you take care of them, the UV exposure, and the local climate. We recommend refreshing your design and fabric banners when you need the flags to look fresh again. Please check our warranty and returns section for more information.

2. Will my printed fabric banner fabric fade?

Due to UV exposure, fabric banner colors will eventually fade. Depends majorly on the UV exposure of your area and the colors on the banner, specifically darker colors like black, deep red, and dark blue backgrounds will fade faster than designs with lighter colors. White, light blue, and yellow don’t fade in the sun as quickly. For more detailed info, please check here.

3. What are the differences between the Flag, Teardrop, and Bowhead Banners?

Great question! Flag banners are a more generalized term. No matter the shapes, Feather banners, teardrop banners, bowhead banners, and rectangular flag banners all fall into this big category.

While feather banners have a beautiful streamlined bottom shape like feathers, the bowhead has angled, straight, and concave bottom options.

A Teardrop banner is a one-of-a-kind flag banner that has a distinguished teardrop shape. Bowhead banners are similar to feather banners but with 3 different bottom shapes to choose from.

4. Will my design cover the entire flag or just a portion of it?

We’ll print to the very edge to achieve a “wide-screen” effect, except for one-day printing, where the pole pockets portion will be covered by black or white canvas for speed production. Please check our printing techniques for more about how the feather banner design process works.

5. Are your banners fireproof?

Though our banners are highly resistant to heat, most of our polyester products will melt and burn if they come in contact with flames. We recommend keeping all of your feather banners away from sparks or flames. Click here, for more information about our fabric certifications.

6. Are the flag poles interchangeable between different banner sizes?

Each of our feather banner poles is designed to support one single-sized feather banner. A large banner pole is thicker, and will not accommodate a small or medium banner, and vice versa. Be sure you match up the size of your feather banner with the correct sized pole. Let us know if you have questions or need to order extra banners or replacement poles.

7. Can I have different images on the front and back of double-sided feather banners?

Yes! You can choose to design one side or both so that the sides are the same or both sides are different. Be sure to select the Double Sided Printing (3 Layers) options when you select product options.

8. What can we see on the back of a single-sided banner?

If you choose to print a single-sided feather banner, please know that to save you time and money, the design is bled through rather than printed on the backside. This means that though you can see the design on the other side, it will be mirrored, and the text is not readable. If you want to have the same message appear perfectly on both sides, you will need to select the double-sided option.

9. What are “Best Feather Banners”? How do they compare to “Cheap / Low Quality” ones?

Poles and Accessories: The best feather banners start with commercial fully fiberglass poles, which are the most durable and flexible on the market for a perfect feather shape presentation.

Printing material: Our feather flag banners are made of outdoor treated polyester fabric that is at least 4oz thick, so they can vividly last 12 months or longer outdoors. Cheap feather banners are made of nylon or thinner fabric and will wear after a fairly short amount of time only lasting several months.

Reinforced finishings: The best banners that we make come with pole pockets & tips that are reinforced with oxford cloth or leather strips to improve longevity.

Printing Resolution and Quality: The best ones are digitally printed edge to edge at 720 dpi, bringing out a wide-screen effect. Cheaper banners are made using silk screening and come with a pre-made black or white sleeve. The feather flag banner graphic area will be narrower compared to the best ones

10. What base options do we provide for our Feather Banners?

We provide a range of base options for feather banners so that your advertisement can be displayed anywhere that your customers will see it! Some of the popular base options that we provide include:

A. Ground Spike
A ground spike can be used to plant the feather banner in grass, dirt, or soft ground/ Perfect for any outdoor location. Best of all, we provide you with a 30” ground spike, absolutely FREE with every feather banner purchase.
The ground spike is easy to install, all you need to do is hammer the spike into the ground until secure. To keep the feather banner from tipping over, hammer the spike past the loose soil layer.

B. Cross bases with Water Bag
Ideal for indoor use, these bases work best on flat and hard surfaces. The Water bags used to hold these down can be inflated when in use. When it is filled, it provides support for about 15 pounds.

C. Heavy Duty Flat-base
Our heavy-duty flat base weighs around 16lbs, so it will keep your feather banner in place, even in strong winds. These bases sit flat on the floor for minimal visibility and do not ruin the look of your advertisement like some bulkier bases do.

D. Cross-Base with ground nails
The Heavy duty cross-base with ground nails is perfect for use outdoors. It is made from galvanized steel to ensure strong support in all weather conditions.