When you RFQ custom flags grommets or pole sleeve, you are not decorating a brief — you are locking how the fabric will hang on site. Wrong finish means crews invent hardware on load-in day. Right finish matches the poles, walls, or ties you already control.
This guide is for event marketers, venue ops, agencies, and distributors quoting custom printed flags on iPopupbanner. It focuses on the live form field labeled Gromments / Sleeve (spelling as on the form). Size ladders and full wholesale checklists live in other posts; here we decide finish first.
Direct answer: grommets vs pole sleeve
Choose brass grommets when you will tie, bungee, cable-tie, or screw the flag to a wall, fence rail, bleacher frame, or temporary rig — and you do not have a matching pole diameter ready. Choose a pole sleeve when a vertical or horizontal pole is already in the scene and you want the hoist edge to slide onto that pole. If you need both hang styles on one piece, pick a combined form option such as Left Sleeve with Gromments.
iPopupbanner’s live quote lists six finishes only: Only Sleeve Left; Left Sleeve with Gromments; Only Sleeve Top; Top Sleeve with Gromments; 4 Corner Gromments; None Sleeve and Gromments. Do not invent other hardware kits on the RFQ.
What the live form actually asks
On /custom-flags-printed/ the RFQ captures, in order useful to buyers:
- Single/Double Sided — Single Sided Reverse (one-layer; reverse shows mirrored bleed) or Double Sided 3 Layers (two print faces + middle blackout).
- Size — 12In×18In, 2Ft×3Ft, 3Ft×5Ft, 4Ft×6Ft, 5Ft×8Ft, 6Ft×10Ft, or Customize size.
- Gromments / Sleeve — the six finish keys above.
- Quantity + artwork upload + notes.
Catalog claims you can reuse on every line: dye-sublimation polyester, No MOQ, free design, free shipping windows stated on the PDP, indoor or outdoor recommended use. The SKU does not ship as a freestanding cross-base or spike kit — mount with grommets or a sleeve on a pole already available.
Finish matrix for venue and event RFQs
4 Corner Gromments
Best default when installers will use cords, strings, bungees, cable ties, or screws and washers through the grommets. Brass / rust-free grommets sit in a strengthened canvas header with double-stitched edges on the PDP story. Use this for wall mounts, temporary frames, and anywhere pole diameter is unknown.
Only Sleeve Left
Hoist-edge pole pocket. The PDP notes the default sleeve is designed to fit 1.25-inch poles. Pick this when your venue already stocks matching poles or indoor hanging poles. Do not assume a pole is included in the flag order — FAQ focus language is that flag poles are not the core kit.
Left Sleeve with Gromments
Use when the flag may hang on a pole and still need tie-down points for wind or secondary mounts. One RFQ line covers both — useful for outdoor plazas where crews want redundancy.
Only Sleeve Top / Top Sleeve with Gromments
Horizontal hang along a top rail or pipe. Same sleeve logic, different edge. Confirm rail diameter against the 1.25″ default or note a different size in the message field before proof.
None Sleeve and Gromments
Blank finish for rare cases where your fabricator adds hardware later. Most venue RFQs should not pick this — it shifts mount risk back to the field.
How finish interacts with print sides (without rewriting the size guide)
Single Sided Reverse is one layer; the reverse shows mirrored bleed (body copy cites about 70–95%; FAQ also cites ~80%). Double Sided 3 Layers sews two printed faces with a middle 100% blackout layer — heavier, needs more wind to fly. Finish choice is independent: you can pair either print type with grommets or sleeve. For a full size ladder and SS/DS deep dive, use the existing custom flag sizes guide; for every RFQ field in one checklist, see the wholesale custom flags quote checklist.
Pattern note: the same “lock one form field before you price” approach used for tension print type (front only vs double sided) applies here to Gromments / Sleeve.
RFQ checklist — finish line only
- Write the install job in one sentence (wall ties / venue pole / top rail / hand-carried).
- Pick exactly one live finish label — copy spelling from the form.
- If sleeve: confirm pole diameter vs ~1.25″ default; note exceptions in the message box.
- If grommets: name mount method (bungee, zip tie, screw/washer) so design keeps logo clear of hardware.
- Lock size + Single Sided Reverse or Double Sided 3 Layers on the same form.
- Upload vector/artwork (AI / EPS / PSD as stated on PDP FAQ) and request free design / proof before payment.
- Quantity with No MOQ — order what the tour or event actually needs.
Claims to use — and claims to skip
Prefer live PDP language: No MOQ, free design, free shipping windows, dye-sub polyester, brass grommets, SS Reverse / DS 3-layer, the six finish options. Skip invented prices, inquiry counts, “guaranteed cheap,” mismatched homepage stats, and founded-year fluff. Custom-made orders are final sale per FAQ; a 3-month warranty against material and craftsmanship defects is stated in FAQ — do not expand that into broader guarantees.
Soft next step
If your brief already knows the hang method, open the custom flags printed quote form, select the matching Gromments / Sleeve option, attach artwork, and request a free design proof. That is the shortest path from finish decision to a clean RFQ.
FAQ
Do custom printed flags include a freestanding base?
No. This SKU is a printed rectangular flag with finish hardware (grommets and/or sleeve). It is not sold as a feather/teardrop pole+base kit. Mount with grommets or sleeve on poles/structures you already have.
What pole diameter does the sleeve fit?
The PDP states the default sleeve is designed to fit 1.25-inch poles. If your venue poles differ, note the diameter in the RFQ message before proof.
Can I get both a sleeve and grommets?
Yes — choose Left Sleeve with Gromments or Top Sleeve with Gromments on the live form.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No MOQ is stated on the product page. Order the quantity your event or wholesale line needs.
