About us
There is much to share about Etendard: a story that began in 1995 and has grown into Canada’s leading manufacturer and supplier of flags and banners. We are recognized for our commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction. Our specialty: high-quality nylon printing designed to deliver long-lasting, vibrant colours.
With state-of-the-art equipment, we meet even the most demanding requirements, whether related to size, finishing, or volume. Always looking for innovative solutions, we leverage advanced technologies to produce results that meet the highest industry standards and the evolving needs of our clients.
Based in Quebec City in a 17,000 sq. ft. facility, Etendard is powered by a team of over 24 passionate professionals. Our expertise blends craftsmanship, technical skill, and attention to detail—every project is handled with care and precision.
Rich, brilliant and durable colours. Human-focused, reliable customer service. Etendard delivers excellence at every step.
About our manufacturing methods
Screen printing
Screen printing is a technique that applies a layer of ink onto the fabric through a mesh screen or stencil. It produces a clean, solid and uniform finish, ideal for simple, bold designs with solid areas of colour, using 1 to 5 colours.
Advantage: best suited for large-volume production with solid, vibrant tones.
Digital printing
Digital printing consists of printing directly onto the fabric using computer-generated data transferred continuously from the computer to the printer.
With our 7 colours printer and a specialized solvent that helps the ink penetrate the fibres, this method delivers excellent precision and sharp, detailed images.
Advantage: best for small prints or complex visuals.
Sublimation
Textile sublimation is a thermal ink transfer technique on polyester fabric. Using a digital printer, your design is first printed onto transfer paper. With the help of a large heat press, the combination of heat and pressure turns the ink into gas, allowing it to bond and penetrate directly into the polyester fibres.
Advantage: allows images of all kinds to be printed accurately, with brilliant colours and no limitations.
About printing fabrics
Nylon
70 Deniers
- Indoor or outdoor use
- This nylon is very light and floats easily in the slightest wind.
- Excellent colorant penetration, mirror effect on back
Nylon
210 Deniers
- Indoor or outdoor use
- This nylon is highly weather-resistant and offers the highest level of toughness.
- Excellent colorant penetration, mirror effect on back
Polyester
Knitwear 110g/m2
- Indoor or outdoor use
- This polyester is lightweight and durable
- Excellent colorant penetration, mirror effect on back
Polysatin
- Indoor use
- Silky, shiny fabric
- Visible from one side only
- Fireproof
Polytente
210g coated
- Indoor or outdoor use
- Waterproof fabric
- Visible from one side only
- Fireproof
Polynappe
Tricot 130g/m2
- Indoor use
- Silky fabric
- Visible from one side only
- Fireproof
- Machine washable
Even more options
Finishing flags and banners
Finishing can be done in a variety of ways, depending on how you intend to use the elements. Here are some examples:
- Rope and toggle
- Grommets with reinforced header
- inglefield clips
- Sleeve
- Rope magnifier
- Reinforced Grommets for anti-wrap rod
- Reinforced eyelet with clear vinyl
Sewing
We use ultraviolet-resistant polyester yarn.
Sewing type :
- Edge stitching with 2 needles
- Sewing on the flap with 4 needles
- Sewing with 1 needle for indoor use
- Heat-cut for indoor use
If you have any questions about flags, feel free to visit our FAQ page!