Buy the best quality flags. MrFlag® best quality outdoor printed Orkney outdoor flags are among the most versatile and best value flags on the market. Manufactured by us to produce optimum flying weights from top quality materials, our knitted polyester option is a fantastic combination of fly-ability and durability. For an even more durable option, try our exclusive Rhyfelwr™ polyester. We expect our outdoor printed flags to last as well as sewn flags whilst flying much better at lower wind speeds. In our view, heavier sewn flags appear to last longer only because they spend less time flying in light wind. If another flag maker claims that sewn flags last longer than MrFlag durable outdoor quality printed flags for the same number of visible flying hours, challenge them to provide the test data! Bold vivid colours on both sides of the flag. Reasons to choose Orkney Outdoor Flags Our colours are bright and vivid. We start with vibrant RGB art and lay down our own 8 colour bi-directional print onto the fabric, forcing far more ink through the weave than many of our competitors. Most flag makers in the UK and across Europe send out flags with 75-85% show-through on the reverse - while some produce as little as 50-60% after tempting you with super-low prices. Our flags regularly test as 95% show-through; a difference which is very nearly indistinguishable to the untrained eye. Poor show-though on flags is almost always the result of cutting corners with ink volumes or value-adding processes. 'Anti fray' netting option. Choosing the Antifray option results in a piece of white netting being sewn to the right edge of an outdoor flag. It is commonly believed that the netting will fray first, extending the life of the flag. However, there is no statistical evidence to support this theory. We believe this is an unnecessary expense, which in some cases achieves the opposite result. We offer an ‘antifray‘ option ONLY because customers occasionally insist on it. Furthermore, we do not recommend it. Made to order. Orkney outdoor flags are made to order and customers should allow 5-7 days for them to be manufactured and despatched. If your order is time-sensitive, please tell us at the time of ordering. Product features. Our best quality flag. Recommended for regular outdoor use. Rhyfelwr™ option for extended outdoor use. Our colours are bright and vibrant. Double stitched hem. Choice of fittings. Anti fray netting option. Best value industry-standard 110-115gsm knitted polyester. Exclusive extra-durable Rhyfelwr™ polyester. Flame-retardant and labelled as such. Colourfast. Our colours do not run when wet. How long do MrFlag flags last? No flag lasts for ever. This is a universal truth. Durability of Orkney Outdoor Flags Even flags as durable and well-made as ours will succumb to high winds. The stronger and more frequent the wind, the sooner your flag will need to be replaced. This is normal wear and tear. We regularly receive reports of our standard 110-115gsm knitted polyester flags lasting 12-18 months or longer, but this is not the norm and should not be expected. Many customers need to replace their flags every six months or so and most within a year, but in the winter - especially during sustained high winds - this can be much less. You can increase the life of any flag by taking it down at night, avoiding flying it during periods of severe weather, and also by ensuring that the flagpole is free of rough patches and protrusions upon which the flag can catch. Useful links. The Flag Institute The Heraldry Society The College of Arms Flags of the World MrFlag® is the only flag maker in the world operated by a Fellow of the Flag Institute. This doesn't imply any particular endorsement of us by them (or vice versa) - though we have been a registered trade member since 1992 - it's just a fact. MrFlag® was also the very first flag maker in the UK to sell flags online. Find out more about these (and other) claims, on our About Us page.
