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Vinyl Banner vs. Flag: Which Should You Order?

Customers often ask us whether they should order a vinyl banner or a flag. The honest answer: it depends on where it is going.

A vinyl banner is best when you have a wall, fence or railing to mount it on, and a longer message to communicate — like a sale, an event date or a phone number. It lies flat and reads clearly up close.

A flag is best out at the curb where there is no wall to use. It moves in the wind, which draws the eye, and it works best with a short, punchy message. Many businesses use both: a banner on the building and a flag at the street.