Flags - Flag Care and Instructions

General information

Flag Care Maintenance

Your flag has been processed using the highest quality materials and processes and we are confident that it will fulfil your expectations.

The following notes will help to prolong it's useful life.

The condition of your flag reflects on you and it is important to rectify or replace damaged flags immediately, our staff will be happy to discuss the most cost effective arrangement for you.

Weather conditions, particularly wind, will determine the life of your flag. It is good practise to lower the flag at night as this will automatically extend it's life but this must be weighed up against the practicalities of doing so.

It is common for flags to suffer wear due to windy conditions but it is easily rectified if repaired quickly. The worn area usually starts at the bottom right hand corner of the flag. The frayed end should be trimmed away and re-hemmed.

Damage can also occur if the flag is in contact with other objects such as buildings, trees or even sharp or rough parts of the flagpole itself. Try to ensure that your flag flies in free space. Contact us if there is a problem.

Air pollution is another major problem, it is absorbed into the yarn of the cloth making it extremely difficult to remove. This is commonly noticed in white flags where the colour progressively turns grey. Unfortunately there is no remedy to restore the flag to it's original bright colour once pollution sets in.

Flags can be washed in propriety washing detergents on a warm wash setting, this will help to retain the brightness of the colours. DO NOT attempt to dry clean your flag, this will damage the fibres.

The Dyes used in our flags have been specially selected for their light and water fastness. Staining can occur however, if the flags are stowed away when wet. Always allow flags to dry before storing.

Flagstaff with External Halyard

The Most common fixing method is a rope and toggle sewn into the heading tape on the flag hoist. The toggle is always at the top of the flag and this fits through a prepared loop in the end of the flagstaff halyard (it is sometimes recommended to pull the halyard through the loop to create a "hang-mans Noose" which will then tighten around the toggle.)

The other end of the halyard rope is tied securely to the rope at the bottom of the flag. With the flag tied on, the halyard now becomes a complete loop and the flag can be hoisted to the top of the pole.

If the flag does not have a rope and toggle but has clips or eyelets then simply tie each end of the halyard rope to the clips/eyelets on the pole.

Flagstaff with Rotating Arm

If your pole has a rotating arm, the pole should be lowered and the sleeve on the flag fitted to the arm. The flag should be pulled completely onto the arm and plastic ties fitted through the eyelets on the flag to hold it snug to the pole. The lower eyelet on the flag should be attached to the weight to hold down the bottom of the flag. The poles can then be raised back up and the flag will fly freely.

Flagstaff with Internal Halyard

The flag is attached to the end of the halyard as above but the bottom of the flag is attached to a weighted collar. The halyard and flag is then raised by pulling the rope through the access hatch at the bottom of the pole or by the crank handle (If fitted)