German Flag - Better Flags®
The German Flag from Better Flags comes in Hemptex® hemp or biodegradable CiCLO® polyester, from €12.04, made to order and shipped from Zaandam in about 5 working days in CiCLO® or about 3 weeks in Hemptex®. Choose from 5 sizes, 20 x 30 cm to 150 x 225 cm, shipped in compostable, plant based packaging.
From €9.95 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.
Out of stock — made to order, ships in about 5 working days · Ships in compostable, plant based packaging.
- 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.
In stock now and dispatched within 2 days. Made to order items allow 7 to 10 business days for production and delivery.
Shipped across the EU with carbon-neutral carriers where possible, in 100% compostable, plant-based packaging. 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 planet friendly materials. Your selection above is highlighted. Here's how they compare, top to bottom.
| Compare | Hemptex® | CiCLO® |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Hemptex® hemp fabric, 100% natural fibres | Polyester enhanced with CiCLO® technology |
| Plastic content | 0%, no oil based fibres at all | Polyester based, but biodegrades with no microplastics left behind |
| Hand feel | Heavier, natural, matte texture. Premium feel. | Lightweight and smooth, like standard polyester |
| Weight | 150 gsm | 115 gsm |
| Print technique | Water-based pigment inks (digital) | Dye-sublimation print (digital) |
| UV resistance | Higher UV resistance than polyester | Standard polyester level UV resistance |
| Colour lifespan | Colours stay vivid longer | Comparable to standard polyester |
| End of life | Fully biodegradable in nature | 90 to 94% biodegradation in independent ASTM lab tests (after about 952 to 1,362 days) |
| Social impact | Direct income for female farming communities in the Himalayas, India | Sourced from certified CiCLO® partner (Georg+Otto Friedrich, Germany) |
| Origin | Hemp grown in India, printed in the Netherlands | Germany |
| Certifications | Lab tested pigment ink durability (ISO 105 B02) | OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT · CSRD proof · fire retardant |
| Best for | Premium storytelling, maximum sustainability statement | High volume, cost conscious sustainable swap |
| Price positioning | Premium | Accessible |
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