When you RFQ custom teardrop flags, the line that most often needs a clear decision before artwork is not the base — it is the print face. Pick the wrong option and you either get reverse bleed on a two-way aisle or a heavier double-sided kit that flies less than your outdoor plan assumed. This guide settles teardrop flag single vs double sided against the live iPopupbanner catalog so your quote lines match how buyers will actually see the flag.
Direct answer: which teardrop print option for which job?
On the official custom teardrop flag banners page, the quote form offers two print options only: A: Single Sided Reverse and B: Double Sided 3 Layers. Use them this way:
- Single Sided Reverse (one layer) — one printed face with about 70–95% bleed showing as a mirror on the reverse. Lighter kit. On-page wind guidance about 30 mph. Default outdoor traffic / curb / plaza choice when one primary viewing angle matters most.
- Double Sided 3 Layers — two flags sewn with a 100% blackout middle layer so each side can carry a full graphic. Heavier; the PDP notes double-sided flags do not fly as well. On-page wind guidance about 17 mph. Best when both faces must read cleanly (aisle, booth corridor, two-way approach).
Those are the only two print options on the live quote form. Do not invent a third “full print both sides without blackout” SKU for an iPopupbanner teardrop RFQ.
Single Sided Reverse: RFQ notes
Single-sided reverse is the purchase-intent match when your plan shows one dominant approach — storefront curb, plaza approach, sports sideline viewed mainly from one direction. Agencies booking outdoor openings and retail curbs usually land here.
- One fabric layer keeps the kit lighter and more responsive in breeze.
- Expect a mirrored bleed on the reverse (about 70–95% as stated on the PDP) — not a second unique design.
- Pair with height and base on the same RFQ row so manufacturing does not guess.
RFQ example: M / 9 ft · Single Sided Reverse · Cross Base with Water Bag · qty 6 · plaza curb.
Double Sided 3 Layers: RFQ notes
Double-sided 3-layer is the match when foot traffic reads the flag from both directions — trade-show aisle, mid-court approach, market lane. The blackout middle stops the reverse of face A from fighting face B.
- Two printed faces + blackout middle = three layers; heavier and lower wind guidance (~17 mph on the PDP).
- Use when both sides need full brand marks — do not assume single-reverse bleed will look like a second unique face.
- For low-wind outdoor or indoor-adjacent placements, note the lower wind number on the RFQ comments.
RFQ example: L / 12.5 ft · Double Sided 3 Layers · Inground Spike · qty 4 · grass sideline both-way view.
Lock height and base on the same RFQ row
Print option sits next to size and base on the live form. Keep these catalog facts on the same line:
- Heights: S 7.5 ft (230 cm), M 9 ft (280 cm), L 12.5 ft (380 cm), XL 15 ft (450 cm). Body copy also mentions flags as large as 14 feet; use the quote-form heights for RFQ lines.
- Bases (only two on the form): Cross Base with Water Bag for hardscape (cross ~3.8 kg; filled water bag about 24 lbs; weight bags also listed 26–102 lbs filled) or Inground Spike for soft ground (~1 kg, ~20″ stake with swivel — hammer the spike section only). Soft-ground spike uses a parallel offset spindle; do not tip-mount the pole on the stake tip.
- Complete set: 1 custom flag + 1 pole set + 1 base + 1 Oxford carry bag. Poles are not interchangeable across heights.
- Polyester dye-sublimated / digitally printed graphics; free design; No MOQ; free shipping window stated as roughly 5–12 days on the shipping block (step copy also notes 7–10 days after payment). Approve proof before PayPal invoice.
For a full wholesale field list (qty, artwork, ship-to), see custom teardrop flags wholesale quote checklist. For a broader sizes + bases walkthrough, see teardrop flag sizes S–XL, bases, single vs double sided. This article stays on print option → RFQ.
RFQ checklist: single vs double sided before you hit send
- Viewing map — one primary approach vs both-way aisle for every placement.
- Print option per line — Single Sided Reverse or Double Sided 3 Layers; no invented third option.
- Wind note — ~30 mph SS reverse vs ~17 mph DS; take flags in during severe weather.
- Height — S / M / L / XL with matching pole (not interchangeable).
- Base — Cross Base with Water Bag (hardscape) or Inground Spike (soft ground).
- Quantity + artwork — logo files or free-design brief; approve proof before payment.
FAQ
Does single-sided reverse show a second unique design on the back?
No. Single Sided Reverse is one layer with about 70–95% bleed as a mirror on the reverse. For two unique faces, choose Double Sided 3 Layers with the blackout middle.
Why does double-sided teardrop fly less?
The PDP states double-sided flags are heavier and do not fly as well, with lower wind guidance (about 17 mph) than single-reverse (about 30 mph).
Can I mix SS and DS heights on one order?
Yes — RFQ each line with its own height, print option, base, and qty. Poles remain size-specific and not interchangeable.
Which base goes with which print option?
Print option and base are independent form fields. Choose Cross Base with Water Bag for hardscape or Inground Spike for grass/soil regardless of SS or DS.
Next step: open the teardrop flags quote form, lock Single Sided Reverse or Double Sided 3 Layers on each line with height and base, then request free design and proof before payment. No MOQ.
