Beach Flags
Teardrop Flags
Teardrop flags are the most multipurpose and effective promotional device, designed to stay visible in any weather and across any event setting. They feature a teardrop shape that resists flapping and maintains readability even in low wind. Siming Displays prints them on 110g knit polyester using digital full colour printing, matches PMS colours from your artwork, and ships each flag as a complete set with pole, base, water bag and carrying bag. Sizes include 80 x 193cm (220cm height), 100 x 307cm (350cm height), and 122 x 367cm (450cm height).
Key Benefits
- Teardrop shape stays readable in low wind or still air, unlike flapping rectangular flags
- Ships as a complete set with flag, pole, base, water bag, and carrying bag for fast setup
- Single reverse or double sided with block-out liner ensures correct text on both sides
- PMS colour matching keeps branding consistent across reorders and campaigns
- No minimum order quantity — digital printing starts at 1 pc, no plate charge
- Fully fibreglass poles are more durable through repeated setup and takedown
- Folded into a black carrying bag with hardware so nothing is lost between events
Problems It Solves
- Conventional flags collapse or flap uncontrollably in low wind, making text unreadable
- Screen printing requires plates, making short runs uneconomic and slow to set up
- Single-sided flags show mirrored text on the back, which looks unprofessional
- Loose poles and bases bought separately arrive missing or damaged, delaying setup
- Colour drift between reorders forces a distributor to explain inconsistencies to clients
Who It Is For
- Promotional product distributors reselling outdoor signage to local businesses
- Sign and graphics shops that outsource sewn textile work for custom flags
- Event and trade-show agencies managing multiple stands with tight deadlines
- Sports clubs and race organisers needing consistent branding across events
- Franchise and dealership marketing teams reordering the same artwork each season
- Resorts and marinas marking guest zones, activity areas, or seasonal offers
Specification
Sizes Materials And Print Method
Every value below comes from our own production specification for this product.
| Common Sizes | 80 x 193cm (220cm height), 100 x 307cm (350cm height), 122 x 367cm (450cm height) |
|---|---|
| Shape | Teardrop |
| Material | 110g knit polyester |
| Print Method | Digital full colour printing; silk screen printing available |
| Colours | PMS colour match |
| Print Sides | Single reverse or double sided with block-out liner |
| Poles | Common aluminium plus fibreglass sectional poles or fully fibreglass sectional poles |
| Set Contents | Flag, flag pole, base, water bag, carrying bag |
| Artwork Formats | AI, EPS, PDF, CDR |
Technical Features
- Dye-sublimation digital full colour printing on 110g knit polyester for vibrant, durable graphics
- Silk-screen printing available where a run and artwork suit it
- Double-sided build uses a block-out liner between two printed layers for correct reading on both sides
- Sectional poles in common aluminium plus fibreglass or fully fibreglass for durability
- Base options include iron tube cross base, X cross base, chrome-plated cross base, flat base, car type base, assorted mounts, and ground spike
- Sleeve sewn to the flag edge so the pole carries the load, not the print
Materials
- 110g knit polyester face fabric
- Block-out liner for double-sided builds
- Fibreglass or aluminium-and-fibreglass sectional poles
- Steel and chrome-plated bases, ground spikes, car mounts, and assorted mounts
Application
Where This Product Gets Used
Application Scenarios
- Beach and waterfront events where the flag must stand upright in sand or grass
- Trade shows and exhibitions where visibility from multiple angles is critical
- Car dealership forecourts marking a seasonal promotion or new model launch
- Sports events and race courses marking start lines, finish zones, and sponsor areas
- Retail entrances and shopping centres during holiday or seasonal campaigns
- Outdoor festivals and community events where a strong visual presence is needed
Use Guide
- For indoor use, use a square flat base or cross base to prevent tipping
- For outdoor use on grass or sand, drive the ground spike in; on hard surfaces, use a cross or flat base with the water bag filled
- Assemble the sectional pole from the bottom up before sliding the sleeve over it
- Choose fully fibreglass poles for repeated setups — they handle flexing better than aluminium sections
- Fold the flag along its original creases and return it to the black carrying bag with the hardware so nothing is lost between events
Production
How This Product Is Made And Checked
Manufacturing Process
- Artwork check and free e-proof for your approval
- Dye-sublimation printing onto 110g knit polyester
- Heat fixing and cutting to the teardrop profile
- Sewing the pole sleeve and, for double-sided, laminating the liner between layers
- Pole and base kitting with water bag and carrying bag
- QC verification and product photos sent before shipping
Quality Control
- E-proof approved by you before anything is printed
- In-house QC verifies print, stitching, and hardware before packing
- Physical product photographs sent for confirmation before the shipment leaves
Customisation Options
- Any custom logo and artwork, no plate charge
- PMS colour matching to a brand standard
- Single reverse or double sided with block-out liner
- Choice of bottom shape, pole type, and base to suit indoor or outdoor use
- In-house designers prepare or repair your art file at no charge
Comparison
How It Compares With The Alternatives
| Feather flags | Teardrop flags hold their shape better in strong wind; feather flags stay readable in still air |
|---|---|
| Rectangular flags on a pole | Teardrop flags resist flapping and maintain visibility in low wind, rectangular flags need air movement to open |
| Retractable banner stands | Teardrop flags are built for outdoor use with ground stakes and water bags; banner stands are for indoor carpeted stands |
| Single reverse print | Double sided costs more and adds weight but removes mirrored text on the back, ideal for high-visibility events |
Teardrop Flags Buyer Questions
Do you have a minimum order quantity for teardrop flags?
No. Digital printing needs no plate, so we can run from 1 pc. A single flag makes sense as a pre-production sample or for a one-off order; the per-unit cost is higher than a bulk run.
What is the difference between single reverse and double sided?
Single reverse prints on one face and the text reads mirrored from the back. Double sided is a three-layer build with a block-out liner between two printed faces, so the artwork reads correctly from both sides.
Which pole should I choose?
We offer common aluminium plus fibreglass sectional poles and fully fibreglass poles. We recommend fully fibreglass, they are more durable through repeated setup and takedown.
What artwork do you need?
Vector art is the standard: AI, EPS, PDF or CDR with fonts outlined. A high-resolution JPEG, BMP, GIF or PSD at the right size also works. Our designers can prepare or fix the file for you at no charge.
Can you match our brand colour?
Yes. Give us the PMS reference and we colour match to it, which keeps the flag consistent with the rest of your campaign and across reorders.
What is included in a complete set?
Flag, flag pole, base, water bag and carrying bag. The flag is folded with its hardware into the black carrying bag.
How are they shipped?
By UPS, FedEx, DHL or TNT express for rush orders, with slower consolidated options for bulk. We email the tracking number as soon as we have it.
Quote For Teardrop Flags
Send the quantity, the finished size and your artwork. Quote back within one working day, e-proof before we print, photographs before we ship.