Flying Facts

Common Mistakes to Avoid

A little expertise and experience goes a long way towards avoiding those common pitfalls. At FCI, we believe in sharing our expertise with our clients to ensure they receive the best product possible. That's our commitment. Here are some common mistakes to avoid.

1. Text is Too Small - Remember, the banner is going to be seen at height and/or at distance. Do not use fonts smaller than 20 point and use a combination of upper and lower case text because people often read by the shape of the word as well as by the letters themselves.

2. Banner or Flag is Too Close to the Ground - Height increases the visible radius of the flag. Too low also often means it;s vulnerable to theft. The bottom of the flag or banner should be at least 12 feet above the ground.

3.Light Colours on Polyester - Polyester fabrics have an electrostatic attraction for dirt and pollutants. Light colours on polyester will grey very quickly yielding a product that is unfit for display. Better choices are nylon or vinyl which tend to self-clean in the rain.

4. Process or Half-Tones on Polyester - Polyester fabrics are more transparent as they are made of a looser weave or knit. Hence, process images will disappear in the holes in the fabric.

5. Overly Complex Design - Simple and bold are the keys in designing images and choosing colours for flags and banners.

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