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Acquiring a quality flag for an entity that isn't a U.N. member, or state/territory of the United States or Canada can be a challenge. Many of these "sub-national" flags aren't available in sizes larger than a tabletop flag, or those that are typically are of sub-standard material or manufacture. Collectors are often left with one of two options, both of which can be expensive:

1. Have a single-run flag made by applique (sewn) OR
2. A screen print or acid dye flag made with a production run of at least one dozen flags

Either of these options can be mega-bucks; even the simplest three stripe flag usually starts around $70 for an applique, and complex designs are more costly. For dyed or screen flags, there is usually a minimum run quantity -- how many times do you know of a dozen (or more) people looking for the same flag you are?

This is where the literal and figurative beauty of the digital production process comes in. Obscure, hard-to-find flags can be printed in production runs as low as three copies, and single runs aren't much more. The best part is production costs are virtually the same, regardless of design complexity.

The actual product is also a pleasant surprise. The fabric used is durable enough for outdoor use, yet has the luster that catches the sunlight on a bright day. Additionally, colors are vibrant and printing is clear and crisp- no bleed-through or incomplete overlapping that often comes with other processes. The fabric and production process lends itself well to clear features, especially compared to more traditional processes with nylon, on finer details such as script. I've seen production processes by the leading flag manufacturers that result in blurred images and nearly unintelligible script such as the flag of Saudi Arabia. This is NOT an issue with the digital process and the spun polyester fabric.

In summary, I believe you get the best of all worlds:

1. Crisp design
2. Vibrant color
3. Durable (and attractive) fabric
4. Durable physical design- properly sewn fly ends, corners, and headers
5. Minimal production quantity requirements
6. Uniform pricing, or minimal price variance of approximately 15%

All in all, the flag you've ALWAYS wanted, at a VERY reasonable price!

Chris Bedwell

(serious flag collector)

Robert Williamson
House of Flags Museum, Inc.
The only house of flags museum in the country!
www.houseofflags.org

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