Is Your Union Jack Upside Down? How to Tell in Five Seconds
A quick, reliable way to check your Union Jack is the right way up, why the design is not symmetrical, and how to get bunting, wall flags and table flags right.
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A quick, reliable way to check your Union Jack is the right way up, why the design is not symmetrical, and how to get bunting, wall flags and table flags right.
How high half-mast really is, how to raise and lower a flag correctly, who orders national half-masting, and what to do if your pole can't half-mast.
Both names are correct. We explain the history of the Union Flag from 1606 and 1801, the theories behind "Jack", the "only at sea" myth and why Wales isn't on it.
Which flag comes first in the UK, where the position of honour is on a row of poles or a stage, and practical setups for businesses, schools and councils.
A simple way to work out how much bunting you need, with our rectangle, triangle and giant bunting lengths and worked examples for homes, halls, streets and pubs.
Practical, safety-minded steps for hanging bunting indoors and outdoors, from fixings and zig-zags to street parties, wind, taking it down and storing it.
Small polyester, satin and wooden table flags compared, with advice on conferences, hospitality, arranging several flags and custom company table flags.
A practical guide to hand waving flags: sizes, uses from parades to sports days, how many to order, packs, custom printing and safety with children.
The main types of business flag compared, from logo flags and feather flags to forecourt flags, with advice on B1 fabric, sided printing and planning.
How ordering custom printed flags works, the three fabrics we print on, pricing by area, quantity discounts and clear artwork guidelines for the best result.