Oxford United FC - OxKits

Flags - made to your own design

BANNERS .......... WAVING Flags .......... HANGING Flags ........... 2-STICKS

Banners - 20ft

Waving flags

Hanging flags

"2-sticks"

There have recently been discussions on the TiU (This is United) forum regarding the lack of atmosphere usually generated (mainly at home games) and the absence of yellow and blue in the stadium - most flags being 'flown' are of the St. George's cross type (red and white at an Oxford match!)

Apart from the obvious way to generate more atmosphere - by actually singing louder and making more noise (not the moaning variety though!) - one suggestion was to actually get more yellow, or yellow and blue, flags on show at home (and away) matches, both the hanging type and those to be waved.

There is now an option to get your own unique flag made, with whatever wording or image you choose (within limits), and at sizes from 2ft x 3ft, up to 4ft x 8ft (even larger flags may be possible - 4ft x 20ft have been made - enquire for details), at a much more reasonable price than those being offered by professional flag making companies. (see here, at the bottom of this page for some of the flags already made)

Price examples (3ft x 5ft): design 3 below is approx. £20, and design 1 is approx. £25.

Take a look at some of the suggested design options below (these are not the only options, any design and/or wording and colour combinations may be possible and is entirely up to you) . Then just send an email via the 'flag enquiries' button at the bottom of the page, listing the main details of your flag, as below: size, background option, wording etc, and a mock-up image will be made and sent back to you.

Obviously, there is no cost involved for any of this, until a design and the price are agreed upon and an actual order is placed. Flags can be paid for at time of handover (usually at a match), or by cheque or Paypal if the flag is to be posted.

Some design ideas - other designs & any wording possible


1 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £25 / 4ft x 8ft = £30	2 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £25 / 4ft x 8ft = £30	3 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £20 / 3.5ft x 6ft = £25	4 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £30	5 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £30

6 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £20 / 3.5ft x 6ft = £25	7 guide prices: 5ft x 5ft = £28	8 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £25	9 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £20 / 4ft x 8ft = £30	10 guide prices: 3ft x 5ft = £25 / 4ft x 8ft = £30

Options:-

1. Size

From 2ft x 3ft up to 4ft x 8ft (although larger sizes may be possible depending on design. For a waving style flag a size of 3ftx5ft may be the largest to use easily - but you can have bigger!).

2. Usage

- 'Hanging' - tape loops are stitched into each corner.
- 'Waving' - a 'pocket' is stitched into the flag during manufacture, to allow a handle to be inserted. Waving flags larger than 7ft are best made from a lighter, but less durable fabric.
- Both hanging & waving - has both of the above features.
- "Two sticks" - a pocket for a handle in each end. The flag can then be held by both ends, by one or two people

3. Background style (plain backgrounds are cheaper, and easier to make!).

- Plain.
- Horizontal stripes.
- Vertical stripes.
- Others, to request.

Material colours available at present (exact shade may vary from that shown below)
Yellow	Royal Blue	Navy Blue	Black	White

4. Lettering and/or Logo

Lettering - three basic letter sizes - and will initially be chosen depending on the flag style and size. Any colour.
Logo - such as the ox head, but any basic image can be used, as long as it is a simple shape and an image can be provided.

5. Handle (if required) (the club allow these to be taken into the stadium, as long as they are not mis-used in any way)

Either 15mm plastic tubing (for smaller flags) or 22mm tubing (for larger flags).
For most length handles, they are made of 3 parts (see photos), allowing them to be quickly put together and taken apart, and also for unobtrusive carrying.
The 22mm type is made with 16mm wooden rod inserts in the lower two parts, whereas the 15mm tube type has 12mm wooden inserts.
As an example, a four ft long 22mm handle is made of three parts, each just 20 inches in length. The usual price of these handles is £4 (dependant on length).
For larger waving flags (7ft plus), telescopic fibreglass handles are a better option (£4-£5).

Please try to give details of as many of the above options as possible in any enquiries.

Handle detail

Joined handle - made from three parts

The handle in its three parts (each 20" long, for a 4 ft handle)

Handle in flag sleeve

Photos of some flags already made

Some waving flags

7ft x 11ft

8

6ft x 6ft	8ft x 8ft


3.5ft x 5ft

3.5ft x 5.5ft	7ft x 7ft

7.5ft x 7ft

7ft x 7ft

5

4ft x 5ft	4ft x 5ft

5ft x 7ft	2ft x 3ft	8ft x 12ft

3ft x 5ft

4

4ft x 8ft	3ft x 4ft	3.5ft x 5ft

1

4ft x 10ft		3ft x 9ft	4ft x 9ft

4ft x 8ft hanging flags

4ft x 8ft	4ft x 8ft	3.5ft x 6ft	3.5ft x 6ft

4ft x 6ft	3.5ft x 5ft	3ft x 5ft	3.5ft x 5ft

3ft x 5ft	3ft x 5ft	3ft x 5ft	3ft x 5ft

3ft x 5ft	3ft x 5ft	3ft x 5ft	3ft x 5ft

3.5ft x 5ft	3ft x 4ft	3.5ft x 5ft

2ft x 3ft	2ft x 3ft