Flying Colours Flagmakers Limited

Flying Colours Flagmakers Limited A well established, family run, bespoke flag manufacturing business based in North Yorkshire offerin This flag is flown from Windsor Castle.

Flying Colours is a prestigious family run flag and banner making business based in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. We specialise in the manufacture of national, bespoke and company flags, together with fabric and PVC banners, and colourful eye-catching bunting for display and promotional use. We also supply and install aluminium and fibreglass flagpoles. Our client base is diverse, ranging from i

ndividual collectors and SMEs to blue chip multinational and global organisations. We hold a Royal Warrant for the supply of flags and related products to Her Majesty The Queen and we have been manufacturing and supplying flags and banners to the Royal Households for over 10 years. We advise on and supply flags, banners and bunting to numerous councils in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. Maintaining the highest standards of workmanship is our priority and we are used to managing large and demanding orders to an agreed deadline. Our sales office staff are trained to listen to your requirements and guide you through the various options to most effectively meet your needs. We will often be able to suggest ways in which you may save money due to our extensive product knowledge. Costs are also reduced by the fact that flags are manufactured in house, in the UK. Our flags are manufactured in a variety of ways as follows:

Appliqué sewn, using MoD industry approved hard wearing flag fabrics. This method of manufacture is most generally used in the manufacture of national flags and small quantity bespoke flags. Screen printing (dye printing) for large quantities onto hard wearing woven polyester flag fabric. Designs and images will be printed in line colours or by stunning four colour process. Digital printing, suitable for smaller quantities and flags with intricate designs or graphics which require an array of colour. Digital printing is generally applied to industry standard knitted polyester flag fabric. This fabric is lighter than woven fabric allowing dyes to seep into the flag fabric creating a vibrant blaze of colour. Our designers/graphic artists can create eye-catching ideas for your promotion, function or display. Flag sizes vary from a 6” small desk top flag to the largest Union Flag in the UK, manufactured by Flying Colours and measuring 38’ x 19’. We generally offer 10 standard sizes for flags ranging from ½ yard (18” x 9”) to 6 yard (18’ x 9’) and we are happy to advise on the best size for your chosen application. Bunting is manufactured from fabric, card and PVC, and used for creating eye-catching promotional sales and awareness displays. Bunting can be manufactured in plain colours or printed with your corporate brand or advertising theme. We supply classic fibreglass flagpoles and aluminium flagpoles, complete with an array of other framework to support and display your flags, banners and outdoor advertising mediums. Flying Colours cover the whole of the UK and our team of flagpole engineers will install your chosen product whether this is a single ground mounted or wall mounted flagpole or a complex state of the art structure. We have experience in affixing flagpoles to listed buildings such as castles and stately homes and can advise on planning law and planning application procedure. We supply beach flags which are used increasingly for a variety of events and for raising awareness. These flags may be manufactured in sizes from 2m to nearly 5m in height. Beach flag stands are available for indoor and outdoor applications. Our PVC banners may be manufactured from just a few feet long to a size sufficient to wrap an entire building, and will promote your display, campaign or event and give excellent exposure for your organisation. We appreciate and welcome calls from private individuals and sports and social clubs to multi-national corporate organisations and will offer the same high levels of customer service and professionalism to each. If you have any queries and would like to discuss our products further then please contact us - we look forward to hearing from you.

For high end printed flags, we can produce one-off, high-detail prints on 155gsm woven polyester, delivering exceptional...
03/02/2026

For high end printed flags, we can produce one-off, high-detail prints on 155gsm woven polyester, delivering exceptional colour vibrancy and complete design freedom.

Take a look at this Irish Lights Commissioners Flag, at only 18" x 12" for example.

From classic designs to precise detailing, we manufacture hand-sewn courtesy sailing flags for all countries and all ves...
02/02/2026

From classic designs to precise detailing, we manufacture hand-sewn courtesy sailing flags for all countries and all vessel sizes. Here we have flags for The Shetland Islands, Mallorca, Spain, Norway & Orkney.

The new Cumbria flag – a community flag representing this historic region – has entered the UK Flag Registry.Here we hav...
31/01/2026

The new Cumbria flag – a community flag representing this historic region – has entered the UK Flag Registry.

Here we have the first one ever to be made! A hand sewn 5ft x 3ft version on 155gsm MoD approved woven polyester

Ben Walker’s winning design features a bold horizontal zigzag pattern in green and yellow, representing the rugged local landscape.

Above this, on a blue field, is a heraldic ancient crown, evoking Cumbria’s past as an independent kingdom.

A public vote chose Ben’s design from six shortlisted from 100s of entries by a panel of local judges.

FI Communities Vexillologist Philip Tibbetts, who advised the competition, praised the new flag.

It conveys a ‘clear and unique meaning rooted in Cumbria’s landscape and history’, said Philip.

And at the same it fulfils the technical requirements of good design.

After a blessing and presentation to the Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Alexander Scott, a hoisting ceremony at Carlisle Cathedral on 5 September unveiled the winning flag.

For the organisers, the new emblem will represent Cumbrian people, history and landscape for generations to come.

As a shared symbol of identity and pride, it complements the historic county flags of Cumberland, Westmorland, Lancashire and Yorkshire.

It has no links to government or politics and will be free to fly for any individual or group wishing to express their links with the region.

The full list of Pantone® colours is: Yellow 123, Gold 1235, Blue 280, Green 356.

The Buddhist flag. features six vertical stripes—blue, yellow, red, white, orange, and a combined fifth colour—represent...
29/01/2026

The Buddhist flag.

features six vertical stripes—blue, yellow, red, white, orange, and a combined fifth colour—representing the colours of the aura that emanated from the Buddha's body at enlightenment, symbolizing compassion, the Middle Way, blessings, purity, wisdom, and the universal truth of his teachings, serving as a global symbol for peace and unity among Buddhists.

Some more recent embroidery, this time for Rossall School CCF. A new contingency banner surmounted by the Tudor Crown.
28/01/2026

Some more recent embroidery, this time for Rossall School CCF. A new contingency banner surmounted by the Tudor Crown.

The West Riding Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this historic riding of Yorkshire.Here we ha...
27/01/2026

The West Riding Flag is a community flag proclaiming the unique identity of this historic riding of Yorkshire.

Here we have a small, hand sewn applique version.

The flag shows the cross of St George, the symbol of England, represented as a Scandinavian cross.

This reflects Yorkshire’s Anglo-Scandinavian heritage, as the county was once settled and ruled by Norwegians and Danes.

It also focuses attention on the hoist, or westernmost, side.

In the centre of the cross is the traditional white rose of Yorkshire, used since the fourteenth century.

It appears against a blazing sun, a heraldic combination known as ‘rose-en-soleil’. This same device and the colours of red and white appeared in the arms of the former West Riding Council (1889—1974).

The Dalesman magazine launched a competition to design a West Riding flag on 23 January 2013.

A judging panel selected a shortlist of six designs, which then went to public vote.

Another machine-embroidered police standard, this one for The Northumbria Police force, crafted with precision and pride...
26/01/2026

Another machine-embroidered police standard, this one for The Northumbria Police force, crafted with precision and pride. 🚨👮‍♂️

One of, if not the most unique national flag out there, Nepal. The world's only non-rectangular national flag, a unique ...
21/01/2026

One of, if not the most unique national flag out there, Nepal. The world's only non-rectangular national flag, a unique double-pennon shape symbolizing the Himalayas, with crimson red for bravery (and the rhododendron flower) and a blue border for peace, featuring a crescent moon and sun representing longevity and hope.

This small hand sewn example can be ordered online here: https://www.flyingcolours.org/nepal-national-flag/

Double sided machine embroidery for this West Midlands Police ceremonial standard. Featuring the new crown for His majes...
20/01/2026

Double sided machine embroidery for this West Midlands Police ceremonial standard. Featuring the new crown for His majesty King Charles III, bespoke bicolour fringing and matching cords.

This intricately crafted heraldic Guidon features a precise combination of print and appliqué methods, guaranteeing that...
19/01/2026

This intricately crafted heraldic Guidon features a precise combination of print and appliqué methods, guaranteeing that no detail is lost within the design.

The Sewn Ceremonial Union Flag here, manufactured with the drill polyester flag fabric. Classic in design and make up - ...
17/01/2026

The Sewn Ceremonial Union Flag here, manufactured with the drill polyester flag fabric. Classic in design and make up - all the pieces are stitched together, and complete with a sleeve and loop & gold fringing.

https://www.flyingcolours.org/ceremonial-union-flag/

Address

1/4 Orchard Court, Iles Lane
Knaresborough
HG58PP

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

01423 860007

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