Banner Flags

Submission specifications for Bannerflags

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 colour mode.

Prepare your files using CMYK as the colour mode, not RGB. Use colourmode FOGRA39 (ISO Coated v2) for coated papertypes and colourmode 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. You can read more about overprint in our Help Centre.

Use the right values for full colour black.

Use Rich Black (C:63% M:52% Y:51% K:100%) for larger areas and text to get a deep black colour. Do not use this value for text smaller than 15 pt or plain text. This can only be used in full colour printing. For designing black smaller texts use 100% black.

Frequently Asked Questions for Bannerflags

What 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.
• 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.
• Recycled material: Recycled PET 110 gsm material with a fine structure. This material is hemmed to prevent fraying.

What is the lifespan of Bannerflags?

• 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.

How do the colours come out in the print?

• The colours printed on flag fabrics will never be as sharp as they are on your screen, especially the colour black. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Bannerflags 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 Bannerflags, we use the following 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.
• The Bannerflags that is chosen in most cases can be selected via our website.
• Depending on the complexity, this can take a bit longer.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of Bannerflags, we use our most reliable carriers which, in most cases, are UPS or DPD.
• We also use DHL and our own courier service. However, these carriers are only used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).