European Flag - Better Flags®
The European Flag from Better Flags comes in Hemptex® hemp or biodegradable CiCLO® polyester, from €15.67, with in-stock sizes dispatched from Zaandam within 2 days. Choose from 4 sizes, 30 x 45 cm to 150 x 225 cm, shipped in industrially compostable packaging (TÜV OK compost INDUSTRIAL).
From €12.95 excl. VAT
Behaves like polyester, biodegrades like nature. Wave goodbye to microplastics.
The world's first flag made of hemp textile. Crafted with hemp, made for change. 55% hemp, 45% cotton, no polyester, no plastic fibres. Every metre supports female farming communities in the Himalayas.
Sizes in stock are dispatched in 2 days and made to order sizes ship in about 5 working days · Ships in plant based packaging that is industrially compostable (TÜV OK compost INDUSTRIAL).
- Printed on one side by dye sublimation, up to 98% show-through, with colour infused into the fibre for a fade and weather resistant finish.
- OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certified, for indoor and outdoor use.
- Finished with strong header tape, a top loop and a bottom rope for attachment.
- Double stitched edges.
- CiCLO® polyester biodegraded 90 to 94% in independent ASTM lab tests, after 952 to 1,362 days.
- Printed double sided with water based pigment inks for rich colour on both faces.
- Pigment inks give a matte, deep colour.
- Finished with strong header tape, a top loop and a bottom rope for attachment.
- Double stitched edges. Lab tested pigment ink durability (ISO 105-B02).
- Hemptex® hemp textile: 55% hemp, 45% cotton, no polyester, no plastic fibres.
Sizes in stock are dispatched within 2 days. Made to order sizes ship in about 5 working days (CiCLO®) or about 3 weeks (Hemptex®).
Shipped across the EU in plant-based packaging that is industrially compostable (TÜV OK compost INDUSTRIAL). Tracking provided once your item ships.
Ready-to-order products can be returned within 14 days of delivery.
Custom made products are non returnable unless there's an error on our part, in which case we'll gladly remake the item.
Hemptex® or CiCLO®?
Same flag, two materials. Your selection above is highlighted. Here's how they compare, top to bottom.
| Compare | Hemptex® | CiCLO® |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Hemptex® hemp fabric: 55% hemp, 45% cotton, no polyester | Polyester enhanced with CiCLO® technology |
| Plastic content | No plastic fibres | Polyester based |
| Hand feel | Heavier, natural, matte texture. Premium feel. | Lightweight and smooth, like standard polyester |
| Weight | 150 g/m² | 110 g/m² |
| Print technique | Water-based pigment inks (digital) | Dye-sublimation print (digital) |
| End of life | 55% hemp, 45% cotton, no polyester | CiCLO® polyester biodegraded 90 to 94% in independent ASTM lab tests, after 952 to 1,362 days |
| Social impact | Direct income for female farming communities in the Himalayas, India | Sourced from licensed CiCLO® fabric makers |
| Origin | Hemp grown in India | Per production route |
| Certifications | Lab tested pigment ink durability (ISO 105 B02) | OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT |
| Best for | Premium storytelling, natural fibres | High volume, cost conscious sustainable swap |
| Price positioning | Premium | Accessible |
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