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Beautiful New Flagpoles in Pembroke

Check out these 4 stunning 30 ft Formenta FIberglass Flagpoles that we recently installed in Pembroke. Did you know that we install flagpoles ? Our amazing installation team takes care of everything from start to finsih. GIve us a call for your no cost, no obligation quote!

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We Install Flagpoles

Did you know that we install flagpoles from start to finish. Below are photos taken during the installation process of a 40 ft Formenta FIberglass Flagpole.  GIve us a call for your no cost, no obligation quote!

 

From Sweden to Barrie

After a long trip across the ocean 🚢 our Formenta Swedish flagpoles will be arriving next week! 🇸🇪 These flagpoles can be seen all over the world from businesses to cottages and residences and many major events such as the Vancouver Olympics, Pan Am Games and the Asian Games to name a few!
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How To Attach Grommet Clips To Flagpole Halyard

Attaching new grommet clips is quite a simple job to complete.  The clips are fastened to the rope and then attached to the brass grommets.  This can easily be done with the rope still on the flagpole.

Kool FM Kool Kid

The Flag Store has so much fun providing Prize Packs for the 107.5 Kool Fm Kool KId . Tune in to 107.5 Kool Fm every week day morning.

 

 

*photo courtesy of Kool FM

 

How To Dispose Of A Worn Flag

One question we are frequently asked is “How do I dispose of my worn flag?”

Below is the proper way to dispose of a Canadian Flag from The Government of Canada site.

Disposal of the National Flag of Canada

A flag is considered to be worn when the colour has faded, it has developed a hole or the outermost seam (fly) of the flag has become frayed. When a flag becomes tattered and is no longer in a suitable condition for use, it should be disposed of in a dignified manner.

The disposal of a flag may be handled in the following manner:

Flags made of natural fibres (wool, cotton, linen) should be burned in a dignified manner, privately, without ceremony or public attention being drawn to the destruction of the material.

Flags made of synthetic material (nylon or polyester) should not be burned due to environmental damage and potential fire hazard. They should be respectfully torn into strips, with each element of the flag reduced to a single colour, so that the remaining pieces do not resemble a flag. The individual pieces should then be placed in a bag for disposal – the shreds of fabric should not be reused or fashioned into anything.

Meet the Flag Spreader

The flag spreader is a great tool to elevate the look of an indoor display set.

It is very simple to install if you follow the steps below.

Step 1-Positioning-Slide the black mounting clamp onto the indoor flagpole.  We recommend putting it just above the joint where the 2 pieces of the pole connect together.

Step 2 -Tighten the thumb screw on the back of the clamp so it is tight against the pole.  Arms should be facing upwards.

Step 3- Drape your flag over the arms and attach the clips to the top edge/hem of the flag.

Step 4- Adjust the arms to how you would like the flag to drape.

Step 5- Stand back and look at your beautiful flag display.

 

Flag Spreader

 

 

 

February 15th is Flag Day

In 1964 Parliament voted to adopt a new design for the Canadian Flag and called for submissions.  Close to 4000 designs were submitted.  Submission came on many materials including tissue paper, wall paper, pieces of cloth etc.  Many used cutouts from magazines and post cards.   The final design was announced on Dec 15, 1964.  The official ceremony inaugurating the new red and white Maple Leaf flag was held on Feb 15th, 1965.  Feb 15th was then declared Flag Day in Canada.

This is a great opportunity to try our beautiful hand sewn nylon appliqued flags made at our factory in Barrie, ON.
Made with exceptional attention to craftsmanship and detail.  The red bars and maple leaf are sewn together resulting in a vibrant, rich appearance. These flags are made of 100% heavyweight nylon 200 denier fabric.

Visit our retail store in Thornton on Hwy 27 or our Barrie store at 176 Saunders Road where we manufacture our flags!

Order online at www.theflagstore.ca

 

Love Is In The Air

Who We Are!

The Original Flag Store opened for business in 1965 in the small town of Thornton, Ontario -– just one hour drive north of Toronto. We quickly became known as the company who could make a business, a cottage or an event burst with color and pride.

Today, 60 years later, the original family still take great pride in offering the same service, the same quality and the same personal guidance to all customers who require custom flags and flagpoles. We also offer many other choices of “soft” advertising for your company, your family name or your location.

We appliqué our flags and our flags are MADE IN CANADA! We can also print on different weights and kinds of material to keep your costs at a minimum while keeping your options completely open. Using nylon, polyester, paper or vinyl, we listen to your needs and help you to choose the right medium to make you look good!

We are Canada’s custom flag manufacturer!

If you require a professional look, in any printed fabric or custom sewn durability, our product will exceed your expectation!

Our corporate philosophy is simple:

Quality, Service and Value for your Money.

Whether it’s a stock item, an international flag, a custom banner,  or an installation – we offer you the best choices to maximize your marketing dollar. We understand Canadian pride and the real meaning of ~

Just watch for our flag!

The Possibilities Are Endless With Our Custom Flags And Banners

We can create any custom flag you can imagine!

The Flag Store has an excellent selection of quality stock items, but we are best known for our custom work. Our manufacturing capabilities allow us to meet all your custom flag and banner needs including digitally printed, screen printed or Appliqued.

Our digital department offers quick turn-around times on short run orders. Simply send us all the information you can, such as size, colours and quantity. If you have artwork, send us an email. No job is too small or too big.

 

https://theflagstore.ca/our-products/custom-flag-products

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