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Three Types of Banners For Your School

Three types of banners for your school are 1) Athletic Banners, 2) Gonfalons, and 3) Backdrops. Athletic Banners Often referred to by their specific sport name (Hockey Banners, Wrestling Banners, Basketball Banners, etc.) athletic banners display...

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Benefits of Applique Flags

The three benefits of applique flags are:

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The History and Meaning of Graduation Gonfalons

Gonfalons When you're attending in or participating in a graduation, there's a lot of symbolism that is often overlooked. The long gowns go back to...

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How to Display Multiple Flags

If you have several flags you wish to display, it's important to display them properly. The basic rules for displaying multiple flags in the United...

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How To Correctly Retire an American Flag

Are you flying the American flag as part of your Independence Day celebration? If you haven't checked your flag to make sure it's in good repair,...

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Flag Facts: Fun Facts about Pirate Flags

Perhaps no symbol is more iconic than the eerie skull and crossbones of a Jolly Roger flag or pirate flag as it is often referred to. There is more...

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Graphic Design Tips for your Banners

Graphic Design tips to help you build a creative and engaging banner for events like athletics, commencement, graduation, festivals etc. Let's...

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5 Popular Uses for a Custom Backdrop

The location sets the mood and tone for the entire event. With a custom backdrop, it is easy to create settings that are unique, focused and stylish...

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Learn the Basics of a Gonfalon

Gonfalons are often shield-shaped, which hang from a crosspiece on top of a pole. They will bear a set of symbols that best represent the historical...

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5 Flag Components to Make Your Flags More Wind Resistant

It’s an age-old question. . . how does one extend the life of their flag when wind, the very thing that makes flags fly so beautifully, is also the...

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