Torres Strait Islander Flag (knitted) 900 x 450mm

Compact Size | Vibrant Colours | Lightweight Knitted Polyester | Ideal for Schools, Offices, Classrooms & Community Events

Show your respect for Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture with this 900mm x 450mm Torres Strait Islander Flag, printed on lightweight knitted polyester for vibrant colour and easy display. Compact and versatile, this flag is perfectly sized for indoor use or smaller outdoor flagpoles—ideal for classrooms, workplaces, receptions, and reconciliation-themed events.

The flag’s powerful design, created by the late Bernard Namok in 1992, is rich in meaning. It features a green and blue background representing the land and sea, with a white Dhari (headdress) and five-pointed star symbolising peace, identity, and the five major island groups of the Torres Strait.

A Flag of Cultural Identity and Unity

The Torres Strait Islander Flag is one of Australia’s two officially recognised flags representing First Nations peoples, and is a proud symbol of Torres Strait Islander heritage, identity, and connection to country and sea. Flying this flag affirms respect, inclusion, and cultural recognition.

This compact size is ideal for:

• Primary & Secondary Schools – for assemblies, classroom displays, and NAIDOC Week

• Offices & Workplaces – for Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) programs and diversity displays

• Council Buildings – small indoor poles, receptions, and public counters

• Community Centres & Libraries – cultural representation and events

• Special Days of Recognition – such as National Sorry Day, NAIDOC Week, and Mabo Day

✅ Product Specifications

💡 Why Knitted Polyester?

• Lightweight & Easy to Fly – even in light breezes or on indoor poles

• Crisp, Bright Colours – digitally printed for maximum visual clarity

• Budget-Friendly – a great choice for schools and community programs

• Compact & Portable – folds easily for travel, storage, or event setup

• Versatile Display – can be wall-mounted, pole-mounted, or framed

Knitted polyester is widely used in classrooms, offices, and local government settings for its affordability, presentation quality, and ease of handling.

🧼 Care Instructions

To keep your flag looking its best:

• Hand wash or gentle machine cycle in cold water

• Do not bleach or tumble dry

• Line dry in the shade to preserve colour

• Store clean, folded, and dry in a cool location

📦 Shipping & Add-Ons

• 🚚 Fast Australia-wide dispatch
  

• 🧰 Accessories sold separately – flagpoles, clips, bases, rope kits, wall brackets
  

Looking to create a full reconciliation display? Pair this flag with the Aboriginal Flag and Australian National Flag in matching sizes for a complete, respectful set.

Fly It with Respect

✔ Official Torres Strait Islander flag design
✔ Australian made
✔ Ideal for educational, cultural, and civic use
✔ Lightweight, durable, and easy to display

“This flag is not just flown—it is honoured, representing the people, islands, and stories of the Torres Strait.”

📏 Also Available in Other Sizes:

• 1370 x 685mm (Medium)

• 1800 x 900mm (Standard)

• 2400 x 1200mm (Large)
  

Need help selecting the right size or accessories for your space or event? Our team is here to help—because flying this flag should always be done with knowledge and care.