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Exhibition

Event Flags – Which Event Flag Is Right for You?

When it comes to attracting attention at exhibitions, trade shows, festivals and outdoor events, few marketing tools are as effective as custom event flags. Their ...

Flagpoles

Roof Mounted Flagpoles: What They Involve and How We Build Them

A flag flying from the top of a building makes a statement that a ground level pole cannot. It puts your flag on the skyline, ...

Flags

The Complete Guide to Anti-Fray Netting – What Is Anti-Fray Netting & How It Protects Your Flag

The Hampshire Flag Company LTD’s (HFC) Anti Fray netting prolongs the life of your flag by protecting the vulnerable flying edge of your flag. ...

Flagpoles

Ground Mounted or Wall Mounted? Choosing the Right Flagpole for Your Building

Most people arrive at this decision the same way. They know they want a flag flying, they look at the building, ...

Flags

Flag Material Guide – A Definitive Guide To Sewn And Printed Flags

The Complete Guide to Sewn Flags: Materials, Construction & Why They’re the Premium Choice What is a sewn flag? At The Hampshire Flag Company ...

Flagpoles

Hampshire Flag Company revamps Port Solent marina in one month

While Hampshire Flag Company (HFC) has grown its portfolio far beyond flags, this work remains a core focus for the team, with expertise dating back ...

Flagpoles

Why does your Flagpole need an annual service?

The duty sits with you, and we make it easy to meet Most flagpoles get no attention at all until something goes wrong. The pole ...

Flagpoles

How Much Does a Flagpole Cost in the UK?

The short answer An entry-level aluminium pole for the garden starts at £66.50. A glassfibre pole, which is what we’d recommend for most people, runs ...

Flagpoles

How to Maintain a Flagpole in Winter: Servicing, Storm Checks and Wind Protection

Winter Proofing Your Flags and Flagpoles Winter is the harshest season for a flagpole. Gales, driving rain, frost and salt-laden air all take their toll ...

Case Studies

A Bespoke Flagpole Installation at Old Alresford House

Honouring a century-old tradition with a purpose-built solution Some projects call for more than an off-the-shelf answer. When the owner of Old Alresford House approached ...

Flagpoles

Which Ground-Mounted Flagpole Should I Buy?

A plain-English guide to our four main ranges Choosing a flagpole is one of those decisions that seems simple until you start looking into it. ...

Exhibition

What Roller Banner is best for me and my business?

When it comes to promoting your business at exhibitions, trade shows, conferences, retail environments, or reception areas, roller banners remain one of the most effective ...

Flags

Flag Size Guide UK

What Size flag do i need? – HFC can help. If your wondering what size flag you need for your ground mounted flagpole or wall mounted ...

Flags

History of the Union Flag

The Union Flag is one of the world’s most recognisable national symbols, but its story is far richer than its familiar red, white, and ...

Flags

Everything You Need to Know About Yacht Burgees

A yacht burgee may be a small detail, but it can say a great deal about your vessel, your identity, and the impression you want ...

Exhibition

Which Café Barrier System is right for your business?

When you’re looking to enhance your outdoor seating area while promoting your brand, investing in the right café barrier system can make all the ...

Community

Partnering with Portsmouth Pride and Southampton Pride

Our Partnership In 2025, Portsmouth won the bid to host the country’s official UK Pride celebrations – a result that was testament to the year-round programme ...

Welfare

Mental Health Mondays with Solent Original Walks

What are Mental Health Monday Walks? Led by Solent Original Walks, Mental Health Mondays is a new initiative – launched in March 2026 – designed to bring people ...

Case Studies

Mentoring the next generation with Shaped by Solent

Menetoring the Next Generation Shaped by Solent is a fantastic local initiative that gives students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) from Solent Academies ...

Environment

Reducing our carbon footprint – an ongoing, company-wide project

Why is reducing our carbon footprint an ongoing process? Reducing our carbon footprint isn’t something we do once and then stop when the results ...

Case Studies

Our ongoing commitment to recycled materials

The challenges we face as a large format printer As a large-format printer, we work with a wide range of printing materials to ensure our ...

Flags

Union Flag Etiquette: A Simple Guide to Flying Your Flag Correctly

Flying the Union Flag is a simple way to show pride, but many people are unsure about the rules. The good news is that proper ...

Case Studies

New Banner Masts for Bonus Pastor Catholic College

We recently completed the installation of six banner masts at Bonus Pastor Catholic College, a project that demonstrates how thoughtful planning and quality materials can ...

Flagpoles

How to Install a Flagpole: A Complete Guide from Hampshire Flag Company

Whether you are flying the Union Flag outside your business premises, displaying sponsor branding at a sports venue or adding a statement feature to a ...

Flagpoles

Which Halyard System Should I Choose for My Flagpole?

External, internal or winch: a straightforward guide Once you have chosen your flagpole, the next decision is how you want to raise and lower your ...

Flagpoles

How to Choose the Right Finial for Your Flagpole

A practical guide to colour, fit & measurement The finial — that round part at the top of your flagpole — may be small, but it makes ...

Case Studies

Reaching the Flagpole at Reading Minster with a Cherry Picker

When the flagpole at Reading Minster of St Mary the Virgin needed attention, the challenge was immediately apparent. The pole sits at the very top ...

Case Studies

How We Saved Innovia Films a Five-Figure Scaffolding Bill

When Innovia Films needed their flagpoles fully refurbished, the location of the installation presented an immediate problem. The poles were mounted at the top of ...

Case Studies

A 12 Metre Flagpole for Quintin Boat Club, Ready in Two Weeks

When Quintin Boat Club in Chiswick approached Hampshire Flag Company to supply and install a flagpole for their newly refurbished clubhouse, they needed a supplier ...

Case Studies

Bringing Bath Rugby Club’s Flagpoles Back to Life

When Bath Rugby Club contacted Hampshire Flag Company in the summer of 2025, their flagpoles had been sitting dormant for the best part of a decade. ...

Case Studies

A New Flagpole for St Edward’s Church Without Disturbing the Churchyard

Installing a new flagpole on a church building sounds like a routine job. At St Edward’s Church in Moreton-in-Marsh, the combination of the building’...

Branding

Make Your Stand Unmissable: Why Exhibition Graphics Matter

Exhibitions are fast-paced, competitive environments. You may have invested months planning your space, training your team and refining your message, but ...

Flags

Union Jack or Union Flag? The Definitive Guide to the UK’s Flag

Ah, the Union Flag! A symbol recognised worldwide, this iconic flag represents not just the United Kingdom but also a rich history filled with unity ...

Flags

How to look after your Café Barriers

As I look out the window on a windy but blue-sky day at the start of August, my mind wanders to warmer Spring days spent ...

Flags

Who Gets to Fly the Red Ensign? A Guide to Britain’s Civil Ensign

The Red Ensign commonly called the Red Duster, is more than just a flag; it symbolises British maritime prowess and national pride. Seen fluttering on ...

Flags

Understanding Half-Mast Protocol: A Symbol of Global Mourning

The most common questions we are asked about flags, is ‘how long will it last?’ or alternatively ‘is there a longer lasting material?’ The quick ...

Design Tips

Using the right colours in your print is vital

Using the right colours in your print is vital to creating valuable marketing materials that connect with your audience and work to build a connection. ...

Flags

Looking after your flag

The most common questions we are asked about flags, is ‘how long will it last?’ or alternatively ‘is there a longer lasting material?’ The quick ...