You've got the design sorted in your head: the club colours, the name, maybe a photo or a date that means something. Then you hit the first real decision. What size should it be?
It's the question we get asked most, and the honest answer is that it depends on where the flag is going to live. A flag that looks huge laid out on your living room floor can disappear on a stand full of 20,000 people, and one that looks perfect on the terrace can swamp a bedroom wall. So here's a plain-English guide to our sizes and where each one works best.
Our standard flag sizes at a glance
Every flag we make comes in four standard sizes, and we can make any custom size on request:
3x2ft (90 x 60cm): compact and easy to carry. Great for bedrooms, car windows, desks, gifts and kids' flags.
5x3ft (150 x 90cm): our most popular size, and the classic "proper flag". Big enough to be seen across a ground, small enough for one person to hold up.
6x4ft (180 x 120cm): a step up for away ends, pub walls and group photos. This is where a flag starts to make a statement.
8x6ft (240 x 180cm): the showpiece. Made for groups, supporters' clubs, big occasions and anywhere you want to be seen from the other side of the pitch.
Flags for the ground
If your flag is going to a match, think about where you'll hang it and who's holding it.
For hanging over the front of a stand or a barrier, 5x3ft is the safe choice for most fans. It's easy to tie off using the eyelets on all four edges, and it reads clearly from a distance if you keep the design bold: a name, a town or a short message in big letters works far better than lots of small detail.
If you're going as a group or a supporters' club, 6x4ft or 8x6ft gives you real presence, especially in an away end where you want the cameras to find you. Just remember someone has to carry it, fold it and get it in and out of the ground.
Before you order a big one, it's always worth checking your club's or the venue's rules. Many grounds have their own policies on flag size and where flags can be hung, and most will want to see a fire certificate. The good news there is that every Terrace Flags flag comes with a fire certificate as standard, so you're covered on that front.
Want ideas for what to put on it? Have a look at our custom football flags for inspiration.
Flags for home, the pub and the car
Indoors, the right size is all about the wall. As a rough rule, measure the space and leave a bit of breathing room around the edges.
A 3x2ft flag sits nicely above a bed or a desk and is the size we'd suggest for a child's bedroom. It's also the go-to for car and van windows.
A 5x3ft flag fills a typical living room or games room wall without taking over, and it's a popular choice for a man cave or home bar.
For a pub, clubhouse or function room, 6x4ft and 8x6ft come into their own. Big walls swallow small flags, so don't be shy.
Flags for events, parties and celebrations
For stag and hen dos, birthdays, retirements and holidays, think about the photo. If the flag is going to be held up by a group, 5x3ft works for a handful of people and 6x4ft or 8x6ft is better for a bigger crowd, so everyone fits behind it and the writing is still readable.
For charity walks, fundraisers and team days, a larger banner gives sponsor logos and messages room to breathe. If you need something long and narrow or an unusual shape for a fence or a gazebo, ask us about a custom size.
Lightweight or heavyweight, single or double sided?
Size isn't the only choice. Our flags come in two weights:
Lightweight (115gsm knitted polyester) is ideal for waving, carrying and indoor display. It's light, moves nicely and packs down small.
Heavyweight (210gsm) is a more substantial flag that hangs flatter and is better suited to spending long periods outdoors or being hung up at every game.
You can also choose single or double sided on many designs. Single sided is printed through, so the reverse shows a mirror image. Double sided reads the right way round from both sides, which is worth it if the flag will be seen from both directions, for example hung in a window or from a balcony.
Whatever you choose, every flag is digitally printed and hand stitched here in Lincoln, finished with strong 25mm edge binding and eyelets on all four edges, and is suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
Still not sure? A quick cheat sheet
Gift, bedroom or car: 3x2ft.
Most fans at the match, or a living room wall: 5x3ft.
Away days, group photos and the pub: 6x4ft.
Supporters' clubs and big occasions: 8x6ft.
Something different: custom size, so just ask.
If you're ordering several flags for a club or an event, our trade and bulk team can help with sizes and quantities.
Ready to design yours?
You don't need to be a designer. Pick your size, add your text, colours or photo, and you'll see your flag before you order. We print it in around two days and send it out with a fire certificate included.