• Flag Material Buying Guide
• Flag Durability
• Key Selling Points
• Flag Size and Flag Pole Height

Flag Material Buying Guide
When purchasing a U.S. Flag you need to consider both material and construction. We offer two types of flags; Nylon (Endura Nylon) and Polyester (Poly-Max). The usual size of a flag used on a home kit is 3'x5'.

Nylon U.S. Outdoor Flags (Endura-Nylon™)
Embroidered Stars and Sewn Stripes
(Appliqued stars on 10' x 15' and larger)
Recognized as America's #1 choice of U.S. Flags! Expertly crafted using heavyweight bunting made of 100% nylon. These nylon flags offer lustrous beauty, superior wear plus excellent flyability even in the slightest breeze. Its popular price combined with its reputation as the true all-weather flag make it an outstanding value.
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Polyester U.S. Outdoor Flags (Poly-Max™)
Embroidered Stars and Sewn Stripes
(Appliqued stars on 10' x 15' and larger)
Recognized as the most durable of all flag fabrics, Poly-Max™ U.S. Flags are skillfully crafted of 2-ply 100% polyester bunting. Its open weave construction reduces wind resistance, therefore lessening abrasion and increasing flag life. Resists wear to wind, dirt and moisture and is ideal for industrial and institutional applications. Designed specifically for the needs of the most discriminating customer, this flag will prove to be the most durable, longest lasting flag available.
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Flag Durability
How long should a flag last? There is no definite answer to this question. How long any flag will last depends on the weather, its location, airborne contamination and how often you fly your flag. Remember, your flag is a piece of cloth that works very, very hard. Throughout its lifetime your flag shakes, trembles, drapes, snaps, chafes, bakes, freezes, ripples, flutters, furls, twists, flaps, strains, flies, unfurls and hangs! Is it any wonder that a flag that flies continuously needs replacing two or three times a year? Wind, water, sun and carelessness are the major enemies of a flag. No one can control the weather but you can take some important steps to lengthen the life of your flag.

Occasionally washing your flag in warm detergent water will prevent pollutants and dirt from weakening the fabric. Always let your flag dry thoroughly before storing it to prevent mildew or color transfer. At the first sign of fraying, have your flag repaired before further damage is done. Always keep your flagpole as clean as possible and move your pole if your flag does not have adequate room to fly unobstructed.

Key Selling Points

	Embroidered Stars Embroidered white stars are standard on all flags (except Sun-Brite Flags) through sizes 8' x 12'
	Stitching All seams are double-stitched and fly ends have either 2, 4 or 6 rows of double stitching.
	Headers All flags are finished with heavy-duty white header material for the strongest headers in the industry.
	Brass Grommets Flags through sizes 6' x 10' feature strong, durable solid brass grommets.
	Metal Thimbles Flags 8' x 12' and larger are finished with nylon rope sewn into the header with galvanized metal thimbles.

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