What size of flag should you fly?
Flag size is determined by the height of the flagpole and the number of flags flown on a pole. The guidelines below are for freestanding flagpoles using one flag

What Flag Material Should You Buy?
Our outdoor United States Flags are made in the U.S.A.

Polyester - Best for High Wind
If you are flying your flags outdoors in a high wind area you may wish to consider Weatherguard Polyester. Made of 100% spun polyester; its 2x2 ply construction combines durability, strength and flyability with a rich feel and look. These flags are ideal for extreme weather conditions and high wind areas.

Nylon – Best for Most Areas
Our flags are constructed of durable DuPont nylon. This type of nylon is the longest lasting and most versatile flag fabric available. It combines strength, brilliant display, and ease of flight. This quick drying fabric is great in rainy areas and its lightweight and close weave enables it to fly in the slightest breeze with the greatest visual impact.

Official Government Sizes – G-Spec, 1:1.9 Hoist Raito
G-Spec flags are made to specific government sizes and specifications. If you are flying flags on government property, you must fly a G-Spec flag. There are four government sizes are also available.  G-Spec flags come in high tensile, industrial strength 70 denier nylon or traditional 2 ply mercerized cotton and feature lock-stitched seams, with material and thread color matched. These flags also feature heavy canvas duck heading and #2 rolled rim and solid brass, toothed grommets. G-spec flags are sold through authorized dealers only and Display Sales maintains a large ready-to-ship stock of all flags.

State Flags
State flags for outdoor use come with a canvas heading and grommets. Pricing takes into account complexity of design and how costly they are to produce. Many but not all state flags now come in Polyester. State flags available in polyester are: AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IN, and TX.

Indoor Flags and Parade Flags
United States indoor and state indoor flags are simply an outdoor flag with the addition of a pole hem and fringe.

Custom Flags
Proudly display your organization’s logo or message! Flags are a wonderful 24/7 marketing medium to feature your corporate, city, or organizations logo!  Most poles will accommodate two flags so fly the United States flag with your organization’s flag below it or on a separate pole for even greater impact. Do you need an honor guard, processional or parade flag?  We can help.

To get the project started call for a quote as each flag is unique. Here is what is needed: the size of the flag, the colors of the logo, and how you would like to use your flag. It is helpful to e-mail the logo in color so that we can determine the most cost effective way to create your flag. Do you need help creating your flag design? We have an excellent graphic department that can help you. Our art e-mail address is artwork@displaysales.com. Call us for the information that you need to make an informed decision regarding your custom flag at 1-800-328-6195!

How Long Will Your Flag Last?
From our experience, it is nearly impossible to answer the question correctly. There are many factors that contribute to flag wear including wind, rain, sun, and smog. Enemies of a flag are sleet, hail, freezing rain, pollutants and abrasion. With a little care, you can extend the life of your flags: avoid flying your flag in rainstorms if possible. Repair at the first sign of fraying. Wash by hand in cool water with mild soap occasionally and drip dry or dry flat. Never put a flag in the dryer. Very large flags may need to go to a professional cleaner. Because conditions vary, the life of each flag is different. Our suggestion to extend the life of your flags and save you money is to have three flags: one to fly, one being cleaned or repaired, and one in reserve for special occasions.

Flag Poles
We offer many flags poles for a variety of applications including commercial and residential flag poles, in ground, house sets and poles for temporary display. Flagpoles incur shipping charges which vary according to their length and weight. If you are uncertain as to which pole is best suited for your situation please call for personal assistance from one of our experienced Flag Representatives at 1-888-214-7036.

All Flags Are Not Created Equal
If you are comparison shopping, make certain you are comparing apples to apples and look for these features…

• Made in the USA

• Brass Grommets – flags up to and including 6’x10’ in size are fitted with brass grommets in the canvas heading.

• Galvanized Metal Thimbles – have been added to flags larger than 6’ x 10’ for extra strength needed on larger flags.

• Canvas Headings On Hoist End – Outdoor flags are finished with a heavyweight canvas heading.

• Fly End Hem Reinforcing – Multiple rows of stitching reinforce the fly ends of all seams and hems for durability.

• Nylon Rope – Larger size flags (8’ x 12’ to 20’ x 30’) are finished with nylon rope passing through the canvas heading with galvanized metal thimbles to protect both ends.

• Embroidered Stars – Beautiful embroidered stars are standard on our flags in sizes 12” x 18” through 12’ x 18’.

• Sewn Stripes – Seams and hems are stitched with heavy nylon thread for maximum strength.

• Sewn Stars – Sewn stars exceeding government specifications are standard on all flags 15’ x 25’ and larger.

• Free Shipping on US flag orders over $50

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