Thisset of 40 nautical flags isbudget-priced in nylon.While not as durable as nautical sets made for marine use,this set is great for occasional outdoor use and can also be used forindoor decorationssuch as restaurants, events, rooms and other places. The alphabet flags in this set are approximately 6" x 9" and the numeric flags are approximately 6" x 14"each. The nylon string is 40' with 7" between each flag. There is a 36" tieon each end of the string.