Fabric Flag Finishing Options

Left Header with Grommets

What are the Finishing Options for Fabric Flags?

One question we get quite a bit is what are the flag finishing options. There are several finishing options available including a left header with grommets, hems and grommets and pole pockets.

Left Header with Grommets
The standard finishing option is the left header with grommets. We add a piece of canvas to the left side of the flag that is about one inch wide. The canvas is sewn onto the flag for added strength and grommets are placed at the top and bottom of the left header. The rest of the flag is sewn around the edges.

Sewn Hems and Grommets
The flag hems are sewn, not heat welded like vinyl banners. The hem line is very close to the edge of the flag around the perimeter. Grommets are placed in the corners and every 2-4 feet around the flag if needed. This option is commonly used for fabric banners. The main difference is the fabrics. Click for more information about flag fabric materials or banner fabric materials.

Pole Pockets
We can also sew pole pockets on the flag. When you have pole pockets, we recommend having your art work at least 4 inches away from the edge of the flag to prevent having seams run through your graphics.

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What are Reinforced Corners?

Vinyl Banner Finishing Options: Reinforced Corners

The standard finishing option for vinyl banners is hems and grommets, but we also have reinforced corners. We recommend adding reinforced corners on banners over 32 square feet that will be used outdoors for added durability.

Reinforced Corners

Reinforced Corners

Reinforced corners are made of 13 oz vinyl banner material that is reinforced with 1 3/16" PVC coated webbing to increase the strength. The material is cut into a triangle and added to each of the corners of the banner on the backside. The corners provide extra strength for the banner.

Grommets
Three grommets are used to hold the reinforced corners in place. We also add grommets every 2-4 feet around the banner perimeter to help you hang the banner. We recommend keeping all important text and images at least 2-3 inches away from the edge of the banner to avoid having grommets go through your information.

You can not have pole pockets with reinforced corners. Click here for additional vinyl banner finishing options.

What are Reinforced Hems?

Vinyl Banner Finishing Options: Reinforced Hems

The standard finishing option for vinyl banners is hems and grommets, but we also have reinforced hems. We recommend adding reinforced hems on banners over 32 square feet that will be used outdoors for added durability.

Reinforced Hems

Reinforced Hems
Banners with reinforced hems are cut down to the size of the banner. We then add a 1 3/16" PVC coated webbing along the edges of the banner. The reinforced hems are heat welded to the backside of the banner to increase the strength of the banner.

Grommets
We also add grommets every 2-4 feet around the banner perimeter to help you hang the banner. We recommend keeping all important text and images at least 2-3 inches away from the edge of the banner to avoid having grommets go through your information.

You can not have pole pockets with reinforced hems. Click here for additional vinyl banner finishing options.

What are Pole Pockets?

Vinyl Banner Finishing Options: Pole Pockets

The standard finishing option for vinyl banners is hems and grommets, but we also have 2 inch pole pockets or 3 inch pole pockets available.

Pole Pockets

Pole Pockets
Pole pockets are extra material wrapped around to the back side of the banner and heat welded to create a smooth 2 inch or 3 inch seam. They are similar to heat welded hems, but there is room for a pole or rode to go through the loop of material.

You can have pole pockets on the top only, bottom only, right side only, left side only, both top and bottom, both right and left, or on all sides of the banner. The pole pockets are used to hang the banner.

When you order a banner with pole pockets you will set up your artwork to the size you want it finished. We will add the extra material for the pole pockets. You should keep all important text and images at least 3 inches away from the edge of the banner to avoid having a seam run through it.

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What are hems and grommets?

Vinyl Banner Finishing Options: Heat Welded Hems and Grommets

Hems and Grommets

The standard finishing option for vinyl banners is hems and grommets.

Heat Welded Hems:
Hems consist of one inch of the vinyl banner material folded over to the backside of the banner and heated together to form a clean and strong one-inch hem. The hems increase the strength and durability of the banner.

Grommets:
Grommets are made of #2 brass rings. Grommets are about 1/2 inch in diameter. They are placed every 2-4 feet around the banner perimeter and are used to help hang the banner. We recommend using all of the grommets provided when you hang your banner to prevent the banner from tearing or ripping.

Other finishing options for vinyl banners include 2" pole pockets, 3" pole pockets, reinforced hems and reinforced corners. Click here to get started on your banner.