Flag Materials
On this page you will find information on our flags as well as definitions of terms used in product descriptions:
PolyMax-2 Ply Polyester
Nylon
Cotton
SolarMax Nylon by DuPont
Aniline-Dye Process
Canvas Headers
Brass Grommets
Metal Thimbles
Recommended Flag Sizes for Pole HeightHow Long Should a Flag Last?
How Our Flags are Constructed
What is Nylon Flag Fabric?
Nylon is a superior nylon flag fabric which is employed in all of our nylon flags. Our nylon flags feature SolarMax nylon by DuPont which is hard , durable, long lasting and specifically designed for active outdoor use. SolarMax fabrics exhibit tremendous strength retention under UV exposure and are highly immune to UV fading. A nylon flag will fly within the slightest breeze and may be a lighter weight fabric than our PolyMax flags which are ideal for windy conditions but require more wind to fly.
In addition to being a superior outdoor flag, our nylon flags have a lustrous quality which makes this flag an extraordinary indoor ceremonial flag. SolarMax is a registered trademark of INVISTA.
What is PolyMax Flag Fabric?
PolyMax 2-ply polyester blend fabric is extremely strong and sturdy . This flag material resembles cotton in appearance but is far more durable than cotton. Because the material is heavier than nylon, it requires more wind to fly than our nylon flags. It perfect for windy conditions or for a flag that’s flown 24/7. it’s immune to most chemicals also as mildew and abrasion resistant. PolyMax flags are the foremost durable flags available. The strength of this fabric increases the lifetime of the flag making it the foremost superior flag fabric in today’s marketplace. PolyMax is out there in American, Military and State Flags.
What is Cotton Flag Fabric?
Cotton Flags use traditional large 2×2 ply mercerized cotton bunting. the additional rugged weave actually exceeds U.S.Government specifications. the foremost modern dyeing techniques ensure brilliant colours. Flags feature 1 1/2″ heavy-duty, bright white cotton polyester blend army duck header with solid brass #2 rolled rimmed, tooth washer grommets. These American cotton flags have sewn stripes and embroidered stars. Cotton American Flags, size 5′x9 1/2′ are often used for military burial rites. Cotton flags aren’t recommended for prolonged outdoor use. Often cotton flags are used for indoor display or as a special keepsake flag. We recommend our nylon or Polymax fabric flags for outdoor use.
What is SolarMax Nylon?
SolarMax Nylon may be a tough, durable, long-lasting nylon specifically designed for outdoor use. SolarMax fabrics exhibit tremendous strength retention under UV exposure also as world-class tensile and tear strength. due to its strength, SolarMax fabrics will increase overall performance. SolarMax fabrics are highly immune to UV fading, allowing the utilization of deeper, brighter colors which will last over time. additionally , SolarMax fabrics offer better washfastness and lightfastness than other nylons of comparable fabric construction. SolarMax may be a registered trademark of INVISTA.
What is Aniline-Dye Process?
Aniline-Dye Process is that the process used on our Military, State, Civilian Service and International Flags. The dye process duplicates complex emblems with exacting accuracy in brilliant, fast colours. The flags are dyed instead of printed, in order that the emblem/design and flag colours permeate the material.
DEFINITIONS:
Sewn Flag: Each stripe is sewn separately. Stars are going to be embroidered or appliqued. the merchandise description will indicate if a flag is sewn.
Printed Flag: employing a dye and printing , the stripes or design is imprinted on the material . the sides of the flag are sewn-but not the individual stripes, emblems or designs.
Aniline-Dye Process: This process is employed to print designs on our military, historical, international and state flags. This process duplicates complex emblems with exacting accuracy in brilliant, fast colours.
Pole Hem: this is often a hem on the left of the flag that a pole can undergo. Pole Hems are useful for indoor flag sets, parades and outdoor decorative poles. A “tab” is sewn into the sleeve of the flag. This tab is attached to your flag pole hardware to stay the flag from sliding down on the pole
Fly End: this is often the side of the flag opposite the header and grommets. Generally, this is often the top of the flag that’s “free” and gets “snapped” within the wind.
SOLID BRASS GROMMETS leave your flag to be fastened to the flagpole with flag snaps or straps. Grommets are placed within the flag HEADER. The header is formed from a robust material.
EMBROIDERED STARS are machined stitched onto the flag.
APPLIQUED STARS is a separate star using SolarMax nylon that is added to the flag and machine stitched into place.
METAL THIMBLES are included on all flags 8′x12′ and larger. Nylon rope is sewn into the strong canvas header with galvanized metal thimbles on the ends. Grommets are also included in this size flag.
STITCHING: Seams are double-stitched and fly ends have either 2, 4, 6 or 8 rows of double-stitching depending upon flag size.
RECOMMENDED FLAG SIZES FOR IN-GROUND FLAGPOLES
Exposed Pole Height: 20′ recommended flag size: 3′x5′
Exposed Pole Height: 25′ recommended flag size: 4′x6′
Exposed Pole Height: 30′ recommended flag size: 5′x8′
Exposed Pole Height: 35′ recommended flag size: 6′x10′
Exposed Pole Height: 40′ recommended flag size: 8′x12′
Exposed Pole Height: 45′ recommended flag size: 8′x12′
Exposed Pole Height: 50′ recommended flag size: 10′x15′
Exposed Pole Height: 60′ recommended flag size: 12′x18′
Exposed Pole Height: 70′ recommended flag size: 15′x25′
Exposed Pole Height: 80′ recommended flag size: 20′x30′
FLY ENDS
12″x18″ Flag sizes feature two rows of stitching, 3/8″ double fold, back-tacked 1/2″ on corners.
16″x24″ thru 5′x9 1/2′ Flag sizes feature four rows of stitching, 1″ double fold, 3 1/2″ double stitching on top and bottom stripe, 1 1/2″ double stitching on corners.
6′x10′ Flag sizes feature six rows of stitching, 1 1/4″ double fold, 5 1/2″ double stitching on top and bottom stripe, 1 1/2″ double stitching on corners.
8′x12′ thru 12′x18′ Flag sizes feature six rows of stitching, 1 1/2″ double fold, 5 1/2″ double stitching on top and bottom, 1 1/2″ double stitching on corners, vertical stitching on 1st and last rows of the entire fly, 6″ of vertical stitching on top and bottom stripe, L-shaped bar tacking on both corners.
15′x25′ thru 20′x38′ Flag sizes feature six rows of stitching, 1 1/2″ double fold, 12″ double and vertical stitching on all stripes, 1 1/2″ double stitching on corners, vertical stitching on 1st and last rows of entire fly, L-shaped bar tacking on both corners.
25′x40′and larger Flag sizes feature eight rows of stitching, 2″ double and vertical stitching on all stripes, 1 1/2″ double stitching on all stripes, 1 1/2″ double stitching on 1st and last rows of entire fly, L-shaped bar tacking on both corners.
GROMMETS-THIMBLES-HEADERS
12″x18″ FLAG SIZES feature 1″ heavy-duty, bright white cotton polyester blend army duck header with two solid brass #1 flat rimmed grommets
16″x24″ through 5′x9 1/2′ FLAG SIZES feature 1 1/2″ heavy-duty, bright white cotton polyester blend army duck header with two solid brass #2 rolled rimmed, tooth washer grommets
6′x10′ FLAG SIZE features 2″ heavy-duty, bright white cotton polyester blend army duck header with two solid brass #2 rolled rimmed, tooth washer grommets
8′x12′ FLAG SIZE features 2″ heavy-duty, bright white cotton polyester blend army duck header with #10 white nylon rope sewn into the header. Galvanized thimbles are attached employing a triple crimped rope sleeve. the whole length of the rope is sewn into the header to stabilize its position preventing “bunching” of the header. Additional grommets are spaced evenly throughout the length of the header.
10′x15′ through 15′x25′ FLAG SIZES feature 2″ heavy-duty, bright white cotton polyester blend army duck header with #10 white nylon rope sewn into the header. Galvanized thimbles are attached employing a triple crimped rope sleeve. the whole length of the rope is sewn into the header to stabilize its position preventing “bunching” of the header. Additional grommets are spaced evenly throughout the length of the header. 2-ply corner patches are sewn into each header corner.
25′x40′ and bigger FLAG SIZES feature two thicknesses of 3″ heavy-duty, bright white cotton polyester blend army duck header with a double thickness #10 white nylon rope sewn into the header. Galvanized thimbles are attached employing a triple crimped rope sleeve. the whole length of the ropes are sewn into the header to stabilize its position preventing “bunching” of the header. Additional grommets are spaced evenly throughout the length of the header. 2-ply corner patches are sewn into each header corner.
THIMBLES AND GROMMETS PER FLAG SIZES:
12″x18″ Flags have two grommets
16″x24″ Flags have two grommets
20″x30″ Flags have two grommets
2′x3′ Flags have two grommets
2 1/2′x3′ Flags have two grommets
3′x5′ Flags have two grommets
4′x6′ Flags have two grommets
5′x8′ Flags have two grommets
5′x9 1/2′ Flags have two grommets
6′x10′ Flags have two grommets
8′x12′ Flags have two thimbles and one grommet
10′x15′ Flags have two thimbles and one grommet
10′x19′ Flags have two thimbles and one grommet
12′x18′ Flags have two thimbles and one grommet
15′x25′ Flags have two thimbles and three grommets
20′x30′ Flags have two thimbles and three grommets
20′x38′ Flags have two thimbles and three grommets
25′x40′ Flags have two thimbles and five grommets
30′x50′ Flags have two thimbles and seven grommets
30′x60′ Flags have two thimbles and seven grommets
40′x70′ Flags have two thimbles and seven grommets
40′x75 Flags have two thimbles and seven grommets
50′x80′ Flags have two thimbles and nine grommets
HEADER STITCHING
HEADER STITCHING: On flag sizes, 12″x18″ thru 6′x10′ have two rows of lock stitching the whole length of the header.
HEADER STITCHING: On flag sizes, 8′x12′ thru 15′x25′ have six rows of lock stitching on the whole length of the header. additionally, a heavy plastic sleeve is attached at each additional grommet location.
HEADER STITCHING: On flag sizes, 20′x30′ and bigger have eight rows of lock stitching the whole length of the header. additionally, a heavy plastic sleeve is attached at each additional grommet location.
HOW LONG SHOULD A FLAG LAST?
There is no definite answer to the present question. Remember, your flag maybe a piece of fabric that works very, very hard. All over its lifetime your flag drapes, shakes, trembles, chafes, snaps, freezes, ripples, bakes, furls, flutters, twists, strains, flaps, flies, unfurls and hangs! Is it any wonder that a flag that flies continuously needs replacing two or 3 times a year? Wind, water, sun and carelessness are the main enemies of a flag. nobody can control the weather but you’ll take some important steps to elongate the lifetime of your flag. Occasionally washing your flag in warm detergent water will prevent pollutants and dirt from weakening the material. Always let your flag dry thoroughly before storing it to stop mildew or colour transfer. At the primary sign of fraying, have your flag repaired before further damage is completed. Always keep your flagpole clean as possible and move your pole if your flag doesn’t have adequate room to fly unobstructed.
Our Flags are Manufactured by a number one Flag Manufacturer, a trusted name in flags for over 100 Years.