Notable features of Rectangle flags that we should know

 I'm still on my low-tech kick over here, so let's talk today about an item that, in various permutations, has been used for thousands of years and probably will be used for thousands more. Allow me to present the humble rectangle flag. We've all encountered one, in more places than we realize until we stop and actually think about it. Schools, state offices, and personal residences often have the country's flag hanging outside while more personalized versions can be found adorning businesses. This is especially noticeable in suburban commercial areas, where many stores will have a rectangle flag or banner set up outside their building or parking lots, lining the streets with pennants in every color of the rainbow. And given the sizes that these flags are usually found in, they're kind of hard to miss. 

We encounter them all the time as driving towards the main shopping centers in our respective areas, boldly proclaiming their various messages (usually about a sale that's going on). It's this prevalence, as well as my desire for things a little old fashioned lately, that spurred on this article. So buckle yourself in as I present the following facts about rectangle flags, sprinkled with a few additional tidbits about how these modern promotional flags are following in the traditions of the classics as well.

First ever-made flag

The first flags and banners were created to help militaries coordinate what was happening down on the battlefield. Over time, these message flags ended up evolving into the flags that we see today representing states, countries, corporations, and more. Rectangle flags are still used for signaling to various degrees as well, especially in maritime situations. Prior to the 18th century, country flags were primarily naval or military territory only, most people didn't have them decorating their homes. Now, you'll see the country flag on the outside of a store without any hesitation, and there's a good chance a customized flag with the store's logo will be placed nearby as well.

Oldest flag

Rectangle is the oldest flag shape design that's still being used consistently today in many parts of the world. 

Material 

Rectangle flags are made up of heavy-duty fabrics like polyester, nylon, and silk, or any other synthetic fabric due to their ability to withstand harsh weather conditions. 

Printing 

Graphics printed by using UV resistant ink on the substrate do not fade, crack or peel due to long term exposure to sunrays, dust, heat, or moisture. 

Many uses 

Rectangle flags are mostly used for identification purposes, symbolizing a building, event, business, or protest. 

Conclusion 

From everything I've discovered, one of the primary features of rectangle flags throughout the centuries has been to get attention from people. They were used that way on the battlefield, and now they're used for that same purpose outside a shopping mall - a different sort of battlefield, really, but oddly similar. And, although times have passed and the designs have changed to match, this simple effectiveness is why we keep coming back to promotional flags time and time again.

Take a fresh breath of life with Red Facemasks

 Respiratory Facemasks and shields are the forms of personal protection equipment that are intended to provide temporary protection against the spread of infectious diseases, especially the ongoing pandemic of Coronavirus. With the increased onset of COVID-19 infection all across the globe, many health organizations, government agencies, and manufacturers/distributors of various protective equipment have touted incredible benefits of using facemasks and face shields. But, do these face masks really help in preventing the spread of Coronavirus? Is there any particular material or standard colour that we should keep in mind while buying facemasks? Keep reading to clear out some basic confusions regarding the varieties of facemasks and how to effectively use them. 

Reliable protection from Novel Coronavirus 
For many years prior to the onset of this Novel Coronavirus, the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended the use of red facemasks for protection against various forms of diseases, flu and viruses that we encounter on a daily basis. Some of these diseases have become a part of our common life and we have grown to not care much about such diseases but there is nothing that can be done immediately when a new disease hits you. Diseases that we have grown to live with barely cause us to raise an eyebrow, especially if it is curable but when it comes to new incurable diseases, we get to build suspicions and fear just out of fear of death. Even if it’s just a minor infection, the absence of cure is just as terrifying a thought as the new Coronavirus. Precaution and prevention are the best ways to fight back against such diseases and ensure a healthy lifestyle.

Facemasks can protect whether you are inside your home or visiting a grocery store to buy essentials. Tiny water droplets that we spring out while sneezing and coughing are the major sources of COVID-19 infection because they stay active in the air for hours. These tiny droplets contain a massive amount of germs and bacteria responsible for a range of health issues, including Coronavirus. Facemasks will provide a barrier to prevent you from inhaling any kind of airborne virus while breathing or talking. It will also prevent the virus from getting into the air through an infected person. So yes, facemasks can save the lives of people. 

Adding a style statement 
The colour of facemasks does not play any major role in the prevention of viruses, but make sure to choose a quality fabric material because a poor quality mask may not protect you from infection. There are red, black, white, green, blue colours masks available in the market. Red colour masks are one of the widely used masks because it goes well with anything. Red facemasks and black facemask simply look cool and blends perfectly with any outfit. Red facemasks can give you a style statement that you can show off among your friends and colleagues. 

Promoting an upcoming event with Coming Soon Banners

Event promotion or product launches oftentimes benefit quite a lot from coming soon banners. These banners can be used to advertise the event long before it happens and, when it's done right, people will remember that the event is coming up. It can also be used to fuel excitement among people about a product or service long before it arrives. Among the most popular items for the promotion of an upcoming event or product are coming soon banners. These have several advantages to them that should prove compelling to those promoting any kind of event, charity, product, service, brand, movie, or otherwise.

Things you can do with coming soon banners
The best thing about coming soon banners is that you can print them on either one side, or both sides, depending on the area and targeted audiences you want to cover. This means that there is more than enough room for most people to get their message out about the upcoming event or product. It also means that you can get creative with graphics, colors and wordings to make the banner stick out to people who don't know about the event or product. If your event is a fundraiser, it's sometimes beneficial to put a motto or slogan on the coming soon banner that summarizes the point of the event and the cause it promotes.

Things to consider while promoting a sponsored event 
If your future event is sponsored, make sure your sponsors get credit on your banners. If you're going the route of digitally printed banners, it's very common for the sponsors to get ad placement on the top corner of the banner. When you're ordering the banners, make sure that all the sponsors who want placement on them send you a logo that's appropriate for digital printing. The best way to do this is usually to have a business logo on a plain background or to have a plain logo on a colored background. You don't have to print all the company's logos in a single banner and they don't have to be all that large. Just make sure that, unless you make prior arrangements, that all the companies get the same sized logo so that none of them feels that their donations weren't valued.

You can also use placement on banners and other items as an incentive for companies to give a bit more. You could, for instance, offer significantly larger logo space to the company that donates the most to the event. You could also offer to have their logos printed in the center to express your gratitude toward their generosity. This is a great way to offer something back to the companies for their donations and the impression it makes on those who see it speaks well for the company.