Flag Materials
E Poly. Economy Polyester. E poly is intended for indoor use because it will wear quickly if left outdoors for extended periods. This low cost polyester is perfect for displays and indoor events. Car Flags in E Poly are great for parades, car dealerships and other stationary events.
W Poly . Wrap Knitted Polyester. W Poly’s versatility makes it great for both indoor and outdoor use. It is a silky, yet durable polyester that wears similar to nylon. Items in W poly can be used multiple times. Car flags in W poly are great for moving vehicles and on the highway. AGAS recommends W poly over nylon in most cases because it wears like nylon but is less expensive. W poly is the standard outdoor material in Europe, it is the EU code.
Nylon. Heavy duty outdoor material. Nylon is similar in most respects to the W poly except for feel and sheen. Nylon has more weight to it and has no sheen. AGAS recommends W poly over nylon in most cases. Nylon is the USA flag code.
Vinyl. Heavy duty polymer used mostly for banners. Vinyl has a semi-gloss sheen with rip stock like texture. AGAS recommends vinyl over PVC.
PVC. Heavy duty plastic material. Used almost exclusively for banners. PVC has a flat sheen (may appear dull) with no texture. PVC is a lower cost alternative to Vinyl.
Paper. Heavy duty paper used for stick flags and is a cost effective material for events and parades.
Plastic. Thick plastic, 8mm. Used for stick flags, streamers and antenna flags. Not intended for multiple uses.
Vinyl Mesh. Woven vinyl material used for banners and signs in high wind areas. Vinyl mesh is produced in a wide weave that allows air to flow through the material without resistance which makes it a dream to hang on buildings or highway sings in high wind areas. Traditionally vinyl mesh is used in oversized banners on buildings or highways because the mesh allows wind to pass through the material, preventing injury to the banner. It wears the same as a traditional vinyl and is priced the same. It is not sewn but heat sealed together creating a very small seam that will not be seen from a distance.
Denier. A unit of fineness for rayon, nylon, and silk, based on a standard mass per length of 1 gram per 9,000 meters of yarn. The density of the weave in a nylon or polyester product. The lower the number the thinner the fabric.