Buying a custom flag would entail different considerations such as color, type, and the like. Also, the place where the flag will be placed would greatly affect options when acquiring a flag. For instance, having it outdoors would mean that the material should be of high quality so that it would be able to withstand the elements.
The quality of the fabric used for your flag may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of weave. The number of plies or layers of weave would greatly determine the durability, especially the weather resistance it could endure. The most common fabric types used for flag making range from 1 to 3 plies. With single ply fabrics, prints would bleed easily to the opposite side and would be good only for single side view. While two ply fabric is also used. The 3 ply variant is more preferred wherein it is composed of two plies printed separately and placed back to back with a second middle layer. This prevents a see through effect from the backside.
Many manufacturers offer variants for custom flag orders with appropriate costing. Therefore, it is important to check and determine if the location of the flag’s placement would merit a more costly 3-ply fabric than a simple single ply one.
When advertising using custom flags, it is almost a good investment to get the best quality and a well placed layout of information. Checking the internet for online suppliers and manufacturers of your needed flags is also a good preliminary action as you could ask for opinions and expert advice through their forums.