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Material / Fabric
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Polyester (cheaper, common) RunCustomFlag+1
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Nylon (more durable) Custom Flag Company+1
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Mesh or other specialty fabrics RunCustomFlag
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Printing Method
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Digital printing (good for full-color designs) RunCustomFlag
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Screen printing (cheaper for bulk / few colors) RunCustomFlag
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Dye sublimation (very good for color vibrancy) RunCustomFlag
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Setup / Art Fees
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Many vendors charge a setup fee per color or per job. Ross Flags+1
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Complexity of the design (number of colors, detail) affects cost. RunCustomFlag
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Quantity
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Higher quantity = lower per-flag cost. Ross Flags+1
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Some vendors have no minimum; others give discounts for bulk. Custom Flag Company+1
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Size
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Larger flags cost more because more material is used. RunCustomFlag
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Extra finishing like grommets or pole sleeves adds cost. Flagpoles Etc
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Turnaround Time
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Faster production or “rush” orders often cost more. FlagStride
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Proofing (checking the design) can add time.
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Shipping
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Depends on size, weight, and how far you're shipping.
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(Not covered in all quotes — shipping is often added later.)
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Example Pricing from Vendors
Here are some real-world custom flag products to give you a sense of cost:
Here are some highlights:
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Custom Polyester Rectangle Flag: $12.00 on BannerBuzz — very affordable; good for simple designs.
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Custom Wall Flag: $23.09 from Vistaprint — smaller flag, designed for wall or indoor display.
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Custom Double‑Sided Flag: $35.99 from Vispronet — reads correctly on both sides (heavier / more material).
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Custom Print Flag (Any): $96.65 from Signs.com — customizable size, more premium finish.
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Custom Feather Flag: $69.95 from Look Our Way for a feather-style vertical flag.
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Custom Rectangle Banner Flag: $89.95 from Look Our Way — more like a big banner flag.
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Custom Teardrop Flag: $89.95 for a teardrop / vertical “swooping” style flag.
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Custom Horizontal Flag Banner: $38.57 from Premier Table Linens — dye sublimated, 3-day production.
Manufacturing / Bulk Pricing Examples
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Valley Forge Flag: For ultra-knit polyester, 3×5 ft custom flags with 1–2 colors cost around $17.24 each if ordering 200 flags. Valley Forge Flag
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Ross Flags: For 200-denier nylon, a 3×5 ft flag costs $117 for quantity 1–2, but drops significantly per unit at higher volumes. Ross Flags
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RunCustomFlag: Explains how cost is broken down — material cost, printing cost, processing, setup fees. RunCustomFlag
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Flagpoles Etc: Their “value printed” single-sided 3×5’ polyester custom flag is $39.98. Flagpoles Etc
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FlagTri: Their 3×5 custom standard polyester flag has a production + shipping timeline: Standard = 20–25 days total; Premium or Express options too. FlagStride
Tips for Ordering Custom Flags
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Use vector artwork (AI / EPS) if possible — better quality, especially for big flags. Custom Flag Company+1
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Confirm proofs before production — this helps avoid mistakes.
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Ask for setup fees: for screen printing, there could be a per-color setup cost. Ross Flags
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Choose the right fabric for how the flag will be used (outdoor, wind, events).
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Consider minimum order / bulk vs single — some places are cheaper at scale.