Single-Sided Glass Fibre Teardrop Flag with Drive-On Car Base inc. Graphic Printing - 2.2m
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Brand a Forecourt With a Drive-On Teardrop Flag
Most flags stop working the moment the wind drops. The fabric goes limp, the branding folds in on itself and your message disappears. This one does not. The TF2300CB is held open by its glass fibre pole and the curve built into the top of it, keeping a flat, fully readable branding surface in still air, light breeze and sustained gusts up to 45km/h. There is no droop. No dead moment. No reliance on the weather to keep your name visible. The drive-on car base anchors the flag to any parked vehicle, using the weight of a car, van or truck to hold it steady without a single bolt, spike or permanent fixing touching the ground.
Custom printing is included. Place your order, receive your artwork template, prepare your design and send it back. A member of our UK print team reviews your files before production begins. Your flag is produced within three to five working days of artwork approval and dispatched with free standard UK delivery. Best suited for dealerships, mobile catering and roadside service businesses where the ground is hard and the flag goes out daily.
Why a 2.2m Teardrop Flag Suits a Low Canopy Site
- A shape that never goes limp: The pole and its curved top hold the polyester open, keeping the teardrop outline in zero wind, a light breeze and gusts alike. Nothing about the branding waits on the weather, so your name stays readable every second the flag is up.
- Colour that reads from both sides: Heat drives the print into knitted polyester, giving a strong front graphic and a bright mirrored image on the reverse. You get both directions without the blackout layer a double-sided flag needs, which adds weight and dulls the response in light air.
- The vehicle does the anchoring: The steel base slides under a tyre and the parked vehicle holds it. No ground spike, no water weight, no drilling and no tools. Drive onto the plate, put the flag up and the forecourt is branded in about two minutes with the surface left untouched.
- Rated to gusts of 45km/h: The pole bends with a gust and returns rather than fighting it, spreading the load along its length instead of concentrating it at the base. Bring the flag in above that figure rather than leaving one standing out over parked stock.
- Around 4kg in a carry bag: Pole sections, flag and base together weigh roughly four kilos and pack into the bag supplied. One member of staff carries the lot from the showroom out to the forecourt in a single trip, without anybody else being called away to help.
- Two minutes, one pair of hands: Pole sections join by hand, the flag slides over them and the base drops under a tyre. No tools involved and no instruction sheet to find. Your team puts it out at the start of a trading day and packs it away again at the end.
Where a Custom Printed Advertising Flag Belongs
| Dealerships and Vehicle Forecourts | Brand an entrance, mark individual bays or line the boundary of a lot with nothing permanent going into the ground. The flag repositions with the vehicle, and this height sits neatly below showroom canopies and lighting rigs. |
| Hand Car Washes and Tyre Centres | Roadside services need branding out at eight and away again at six, every day of the week. A light kit and a base that needs no digging make that workable for a one-person operation without permanent signage. |
| Food Trucks and Mobile Catering | Mark a pitch at a market, a festival or a layby where the van is already parked up. Branding and trading position arrive together, and the low height stays under neighbouring pitch canopies and awnings. |
| Retail Forecourts and Petrol Stations | Seasonal offers, launches and directional signage on tarmac where a spike is simply not an option. The plate sits at a perimeter bay without blocking trolley routes, pedestrian crossings or a delivery area. |
| Pop-Up Events and Brand Activations | Sampling stands and temporary promotions need branded height on ground nobody is allowed to break into. The kit arrives in a bag, stands up in two minutes and packs down again just as quickly afterwards. |
| MOT Centres and Vehicle Workshops | Yards and approach roads need marking for customers who have never visited the site before. A short flag clears roller doors and canopy edges that a taller one would foul on the way past, which matters on a working yard. |
Branding Multiple Vehicles or a Multi-Site Operation?
For several flags across a dealership group, franchise network or fleet operation, contact our team. We coordinate artwork, colour matching and delivery so every location receives the same flags on the same timeline.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch and we will plan the rollout.
TF2300CB is a 2.2m Single-Sided Glass Fibre Teardrop Flag with Drive-On Car Base from Displaysense. What marks it out is the shortest height in the drive-on range, anchored by a parked vehicle on a flat steel plate. Also known as a forecourt flag, a compact teardrop banner or a car base promotional flag. Total assembled height 2200mm. Complete kit weight approximately 4kg. Wind rated to 45km/h. Sectional glass fibre pole curved at the top. Steel drive-on car base for tarmac, concrete and paving. Flag material 115gsm knitted polyester. Single-sided full-colour heat-set print, included. Soft carry bag included. One-person assembly in around two minutes. Artwork template within 24 hours of order. Production 3 to 5 working days from artwork approval. Made to order from customer artwork, so returns are not available. Used at car dealerships, forecourts, hand car washes, tyre centres, MOT centres, workshops, food trucks, mobile catering, retail forecourts, petrol stations and pop-up events. Also available at 3.2m and 4.4m, and with a ground spike base. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
A flag on a forecourt has one job: be visible to people who are not looking for it. Drivers passing at speed. Pedestrians on the opposite pavement. Customers already on the lot who need to know where to go next. The moment a flag goes limp or folds in on itself, it stops doing that job. The 2.2m teardrop flag with drive-on car base is the flag that never stops. The teardrop shape is held open by the pole in still air, light wind and gusts up to 45km/h. Your branding is readable every second the flag is deployed, regardless of what the weather is doing.
The print is single-sided and heat-set into 115gsm knitted polyester. That means the colour is pushed right into the fabric rather than sitting on the surface. The result is a strong, saturated graphic on the front face and a bright mirrored image that shows through on the reverse. Sunlight lights both sides naturally. You get branding readable from both directions without the heavy blackout material that double-sided flags use, material that adds weight, reduces flex and makes the pole work harder in wind. The translucent single-sided approach gives you dual visibility and better performance in a lighter, more durable package.
The drive-on base is the feature that makes this flag practical for every hard-surface environment. Slide the flat steel base under a vehicle tyre and the weight of the car, van or truck becomes your anchor. No ground spike. No water-filled weight. No bolts, brackets or permanent fixings. Nothing marks the ground. The flag deploys the moment you park and packs away the moment you leave. For businesses that operate from tarmac, concrete or paved forecourts, this base system leaves the surface completely untouched.
The entire kit weighs approximately 4kg, assembles in around two minutes by one person and packs into a soft carry bag included as standard. The glass fibre pole carries the 45km/h wind rating at a fraction of the weight of aluminium or steel alternatives. When your branding changes or your next campaign launches, get in touch with our team to arrange a new printed flag for the same pole and base. The hardware is built for years of daily use.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x custom printed teardrop flag in 115gsm polyester
- 1 x glass fibre pole in sections, curved at the top
- 1 x steel drive-on car base
- 1 x soft carry bag
Need a Taller Flag or a Ground Spike Base?
The same teardrop design is available in 3.2m and 4.4m heights for greater visibility on larger forecourts and open sites. A ground spike base is also available at every height for deployment on grass, soil and soft ground.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch and we will help you choose the right configuration.
The Displaysense 2.2m Single-Sided Glass Fibre Teardrop Flag with Drive-On Car Base is a compact outdoor promotional flag with a teardrop shape held open by the pole, a sectional glass fibre pole curved at the top, a drive-on steel car base and a single-sided custom-printed 115gsm knitted polyester flag. The heat-set print carries through the translucent fabric to create a mirrored image on the reverse for visibility from both directions. Total assembled height: 2200mm. Wind-rated to 45km/h. One-person assembly in approximately 2 minutes. Total weight approximately 4kg. Soft carry bag included. Custom printing included. Production lead time 3 to 5 working days from artwork approval. Made to order from customer artwork, so returns are not available. Also available in 3.2m and 4.4m heights. Ground spike base also available. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Full specifications for the 2.2m teardrop flag with drive-on car base. Height, base type and kit weight are the three worth checking against your site before ordering. Figures apply to the assembled flag as supplied, with the printed graphic already fitted to the pole.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
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| Flag Shape | Teardrop, tension from the frame | The curve built into the top forces the cloth outwards rather than the weather doing it, so the shape holds and stays readable in still air, a light breeze and gusts alike. |
| Total Assembled Height | 2200mm | The most compact teardrop offered here. Suits low canopies, overhead structures and neighbouring pitch boundaries, reading at street level without projecting above a showroom roofline. |
| Flag Material | 115gsm knitted polyester | Light, flexible and thin enough to let colour through, so the print reads strongly on the front and shows as a bright mirrored image on the reverse. |
| Print Method | Single-sided, full colour, heat-set | Colour goes into the fibres rather than onto the surface, so it will not crack, peel or wash off after a season outdoors. |
| Pole | Glass fibre, three sections, curved tip | Holds the shape under wind load at a fraction of the weight of metal, while the bent tip locks the rounded end open and stops the cloth wrapping. |
| Wind Rating | Up to 45km/h | Covers a fresh breeze across an exposed forecourt. Bring the flag in above that figure rather than leaving one standing out over parked stock. |
| Base | Steel drive-on car base | Slides under a tyre and uses the parked vehicle as the anchor. Nothing drilled, no tools needed, and the surface underneath is left unmarked. |
| Total Weight | Approximately 4kg | Pole sections, flag and base together. Light enough for one member of staff to carry from a boot to the pitch in a single trip. |
| Assembly | Tool-free, one person, two minutes | Pole sections join by hand, the flag slides over them and the base drops under a tyre. Out at the start of the day, away again at the end. |
| Transport | Soft carry bag included | Everything packs into the one bag, which is compact enough for daily use by mobile teams, market traders and event staff. |
| Artwork Template | Sent within 24 hours of order | Exact flag dimensions and file guidance arrive with it, so a design can follow the order rather than hold everything up. |
| Production | 3 to 5 working days from approval | The clock starts at artwork approval and not at checkout. Each one is printed for your order alone, so returns are not available. |
Print to order. We handle the artwork process with you.
We send a template, you submit your artwork, we produce once approved.
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3 to 5 days
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Within 24hrs
After your order is placed
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Non-returnable unless faulty
How It Works
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1You
Place your order
Payment taken at this stage. Your lead time does not start until your artwork is approved.
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We email you a print template
A personalised template with full instructions. Please check your inbox and spam folder.
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3You, next step
Submit your artwork
Follow the template instructions and email your artwork back to us.
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We review and approve
If anything needs adjusting we will contact you. Once approved, your order enters production.
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Production and dispatch
Lead time begins from artwork approval, not your order date.
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Bespoke print orders are non-returnable. If your item arrives damaged or contains a manufacturing error, we will put it right. Returns policy · Delivery information
Questions About the 2.3m Teardrop Flag with Drive-On Car Base
Q: What is the difference between a teardrop flag and a feather flag?
A: A feather flag has a loose, flowing shape that relies on wind to fill the fabric and make the branding visible. When the wind drops, the flag goes limp and the message folds in on itself. A teardrop flag is held under constant tension by the glass fibre pole and GRP whip, maintaining a taut, readable teardrop silhouette in still air, light breeze and sustained gusts. Choose a teardrop when you need your branding to be visible every second the flag is deployed, regardless of wind conditions.
Q: How does the drive-on car base work?
A: The flat steel base slides under a vehicle tyre. When the vehicle is parked on the base, its multi-ton weight acts as the anchor. There are no bolts, no ground spikes, no water weights and no permanent fixings. The flag deploys in under two minutes and removes the moment the vehicle moves. It is designed for tarmac, concrete and paved surfaces where ground penetration is not possible or not permitted.
Q: Does single-sided print mean the flag is blank on the back?
A: No. The flag is printed using dye-sublimation on 115gsm translucent knitted polyester. The ink penetrates fully through the fabric fibres, creating a vibrant graphic on the front face and a bright mirrored image on the reverse. Sunlight illuminates both sides naturally, giving you genuine 360-degree brand visibility. This is not blank-backed printing. It is a deliberate material choice that delivers dual visibility in a lighter, more aerodynamic flag than heavy double-sided blackout alternatives.
Q: What wind speed can this flag withstand?
A: 45km/h (approximately 28mph). That is roughly 2.5 times the wind rating of competing teardrop flags, which are typically rated to 18mph. The glass fibre pole flexes aerodynamically in gusts and returns to position. Your flag stays standing and readable in conditions that would bring lighter, lower-rated alternatives to the ground.
Q: How tall is the flag and where does the 2.3m measurement come from?
A: 2.3 metres is the total assembled height from the base to the tip of the flag. This is the most compact teardrop in the range, designed for forecourts with low canopies, event pitches with overhead structures and urban frontages where taller flags would project above neighbouring buildings or signage. Taller versions are available at 3.2m and 5m for sites that need greater visibility from a distance.
Q: Can one person set this flag up without tools?
A: Yes. The sectional glass fibre pole connects by hand, the flag slides over the pole, and the base drops under a vehicle tyre. One person completes the entire assembly in approximately two minutes with no tools, no bolts and no instruction manual. It is designed for daily deployment by forecourt staff, mobile sales teams and event operators who need to be set up fast.
Q: How heavy is the complete kit?
A: Approximately 4kg including the pole sections, flag, whip, base and carry bag. That is light enough for one person to carry from a car boot to the deployment point in a single trip. The weight reflects the engineered glass fibre construction, which delivers 45km/h wind resistance at a fraction of the weight of aluminium or steel pole systems.
Q: Is the custom printing included in the price?
A: Yes. Full-colour dye-sublimation printing on the flag is included. The price covers the printed flag, glass fibre pole, GRP whip, drive-on base and carry bag. You supply your artwork and our UK pre-press team handles the rest, including a personal file review before production begins.
Q: Do I need my artwork ready before placing the order?
A: No. Place your order now and prepare the artwork afterwards. We send a personalised template with exact flag dimensions and bleed guidance within 24 hours. Your production lead time does not start until our pre-press team has reviewed and approved your artwork, so you have time to get the design right.
Q: How long does production take compared to other flag suppliers?
A: 3 to 5 working days from artwork approval. Most competing flag suppliers quote 7 to 10 working days for equivalent products. Our production timeline is roughly half the industry standard, which matters when you are launching a campaign, responding to a competitor or preparing for an event on a tight deadline.
Q: Can I get a replacement flag for the same pole and base?
A: Yes. The glass fibre pole and drive-on base are built for years of use across many campaigns. When your branding changes or you need a new design for a specific event, get in touch with our team and we will arrange a new printed flag for the same hardware. It is a much more cost-effective approach than replacing the whole kit.
Q: What if I need the flag on grass instead of tarmac?
A: The same 2.3m teardrop flag is available with a ground spike base for deployment on grass, soil, sand and other soft surfaces. The pole, flag and carry bag are identical. Only the base changes. Contact our team if you need both base types for the same flag system.
Q: Will the drive-on base damage my vehicle or the ground surface?
A: No. The flat steel base is designed to sit under the tyre without scratching, marking or damaging the vehicle or the surface beneath. It distributes pressure evenly and removes cleanly when the vehicle drives off. The base leaves zero footprint on the ground and zero marks on the tyre or bodywork. It has been designed specifically for use on painted forecourts, dealer lots and customer-facing surfaces where presentation matters.
Q: What other heights are available?
A: The same tensioned teardrop design with drive-on car base is available in 3.2m and 5m heights. All sizes use the same glass fibre pole system, dye-sublimation printing and soft carry bag. Choose the height that matches your visibility requirements and site constraints. The 3.2m is suited to medium forecourts, and the 5m provides maximum presence at large open sites and events.
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