Printed Flags

Feather and teardrop flags are used to attract attention at events, shopfronts, forecourts, exhibitions, festivals, markets, sports days, launches and outdoor promotions. They are tall, portable and eye-catching, making them ideal for helping people spot your business from a distance. Feather flags work well for strong vertical branding and movement, while teardrop flags create a compact, curved shape that keeps the design more controlled. They are a great option when you want reusable promotional signage that can be set up quickly and moved between locations.

The main difference is the shape and how the flag behaves in the wind. Feather flags are taller and slimmer, giving you strong height and movement, which makes them great for visibility from a distance. Teardrop flags have a rounded, tensioned shape that keeps the fabric more taut, giving your branding a more consistent shape and helping the message stay readable. If you want maximum height and movement, choose feather flags. If you want a compact flag with a clean, controlled shape, choose teardrop flags.

Yes, feather and teardrop flags are commonly used outdoors for shopfronts, events, forecourts, festivals, markets and promotional displays. The right setup depends on the location, weather and base type. Teardrop flags are often a good choice when you want the design to stay more taut and readable, while feather flags are great for movement and tall visibility. For exposed or windy locations, you should choose the right base and avoid leaving flags outside in severe weather. A ground spike is best for soft ground, while water bases, cross bases, drive-on bases or heavy metal bases are better for hard surfaces and forecourts.

The best flag base depends on where the flag will be displayed. For grass, soil, sand or soft ground, aground spike is usually the best option. For pavements, concrete, indoor floors and hard-standing areas, choose a water-filled base, cross base, metal plate base or concrete base. For car forecourts and vehicle displays, adrive-on base is a practical choice because the vehicle helps secure the flag. If you are using flags outdoors, the base is just as important as the flag itself because it helps keep the display upright, stable and visible.

Yes, feather and teardrop flags can be custom printed with your logo, brand colours, message, offer, event name, campaign artwork or directional information. They are ideal for simple, high-visibility designs because people often see them from a distance or while walking or driving past. Keep the design bold, use strong contrast, avoid too much small text and make sure your logo or message is large enough to read quickly. For the best result, use clean artwork, clear branding and a strong call to action.

For the best print result, supply your feather or teardrop flag artwork as a high-quality print-ready file, ideally using the correct template for the flag shape and size. Keep important text, logos and contact details inside the safe area, and avoid placing key information too close to the trim, pole pocket or curved edges. Designs should be bold and easy to read from a distance, with high-resolution images and strong colour contrast. If the flag is double-sided, check whether separate artwork is needed for each side before upload. If you are unsure, Print Zoo’s Creative Zoo team can help with design and artwork setup.