Flag Weighting

Reinforced Handhold

All flags are now being created with reinforced handholds.

Additional silk remains above the weight cord hand hold area that is sewn down with a zigzag stitch.  

**This design feature reduces stress along the weight line and doubles or triples the amount of fabric in this damage prone area.  Continuing to pinch the weight between thumb and forefinger will extend the life of the flag, and is advised even with the reinforced design.  Winding up or twisting the flag in this area can lead to excessive stress that can cause the weighting to tear out.  Slower less forceful flagging is always advised to help keep the flags in service for many years.**

Are you finding the reinforced area to be of help in extending the life and usability or your flags?  Please comment to let me know. 

A Note On Size

Small flags are recommended for people of small stature or for use in crowded venues.  Medium sized flags are considered the standard size for most people.  Large flags are huge (55 inches long by 45 inches wide) and recommended for large spaces.  

Most painted flag designs are originally drawn and sized as medium or large designs.  Small flags will have that original image "cropped" onto the silk.  The size of the elements of the design impacts how well they show when the flags are in flight.  These elements will not be downsized to fit the entirety of the original design onto the smaller area of the small sized silk.  That said, the smalls look great in flight too.

Life is a dance – Flag On!!