How to Clean and Store a Custom 5" x 12" Felt Pennant

Quick answer

Spot-clean a custom printed 5" x 12" felt pennant with a barely damp cloth, dry it flat and face-up, and store it rolled or flat rather than folded. That routine protects the one-color print and the sewn felt stripe while preventing the curl and edge wear that come from heat, moisture, and tight creases.

Step-by-step pennant care routine

1. Dust before you wet: Brush the felt with a soft, dry cloth or a soft brush in one direction to lift loose dust. Work from the center toward the edges so you do not push grit into the print. Checkpoint: if the dust comes off dry, stop there and skip the damp step.
2. Spot-clean with a barely damp cloth: Dampen a white microfiber cloth with plain water and wring it out until it is nearly dry. Blot the stain gently; do not rub, and do not let water soak through the felt. Common mistake: scrubbing the print, which can blur a one-color design.
3. Dry flat and face-up: Lay the pennant flat on a clean towel with the printed side up and let it air-dry away from direct sun and heat. Do not hang it wet, because the weight of the damp felt can stretch the tip. Checkpoint: the felt should feel dry to the touch before you move it.
4. Stop the curl with flat or rolled storage: Store the pennant flat in a rigid folder or roll it loosely around a cardboard tube with the print facing outward. Avoid folding along the same crease every time. Common mistake: stacking heavy items on top of a folded pennant, which sets a permanent crease.
5. Fix a frayed edge without making it worse: Trim a loose fiber with sharp scissors close to the sewn stripe. Do not pull it, and do not apply tape or glue directly to the felt. Checkpoint: if the fray reaches the sewn stripe, stop trimming and contact the store.
6. Display away from heat and moisture: Hang the pennant on a wall that is out of direct sun and away from radiators, windows, and damp basements. Use a pin or clip at the top edge rather than punching new holes in the felt. Common mistake: displaying above a heater, which can relax the felt into a wave.

Product facts

• Custom Printed 5" x 12" Pennant: Made from top quality synthetic felt with a sewn-on felt stripe and a one-color print included in the price. The sewn stripe protects the edge, but the synthetic felt still needs flat drying and gentle handling to hold its shape.

  

• Custom Printed 5" x 12" Pennant: You can create and design the pennant yourself and skip the art approval process. Because you control the design, you can choose a simple one-color layout that is easier to keep looking crisp over time.