Buy Online - Labrador Flag
Product Description
All of our flags come in 2 different fabric options: standard knitted polyester and premium nylon.
Knitted polyester is our standard fabric and is the most common material for flags worldwide. It offers a great print with approximately 70% bleed-through onto the reverse side. It is a fantastic choice for an economical flag that is both durable yet cost effective.
Nylon is our premium fabric that offers maximum durability and colour penetration of approx. 95%. For reference, nylon is the Canadian Government standard material for flags. These nylon flags can be seen flown outside most hospitals, RCMP detachments, schools, Government buildings, etc.
Sizing
See Our Sizing Chart for more info on the right size flag for your flag pole
Product Description for the Labrador Flag
A white, green and blue tricolour with a spruce twig in its upper left corner is widely accepted as the flag representing Labrador. From top to bottom, the tricolour features three unequal horizontal bars. White, representing snow, green, representing land, and blue, Labrador's lakes and waters The top left corner features the twig of a black spruce, a common tree seen in all regions of Labrador. the twig grows from one stalk, representing the common origin of all humanity while the three branches symbolize Labrador's three peoples: the Inuit, Innu and European settlers. The shorter inner sprig, represents the past while the larger outer sprig represents a bright future ahead.
You can buy your Labrador flags by using the below charts to determine what flag size you need based on your flagpole. If you require one for indoor use on a wall, the most economical option is the polyester flag with grommets.
Interesting Facts
The flag of Labrador, while unofficial, is used to represent the mainland part of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador as distinct from the island of Newfoundland. It was designed in 1973 by Michael S. Martin. The flag has been influential in Labrador; its colours are mirrored in the flag of Nunatsiavut, and its spruce twig was adopted for use on the Franco-Terreneuvien flag.
For more information regarding Post-Confederation flags in Newfoundland please check out https://www.heritage.nf.ca/articles/society/post-confederation-flags.php
