How Long Will My Flag Last?
Our flags are manufactured to give maximum longevity based on the material selected for the environment in which it is flown. No two flags are alike, and with varying weather conditions no two flags wear the same way in the same amount of time. Your flag works hard every day. It whips... it snaps... it bakes... it flutters... it furls... it flaps... it flies... it hangs!

The main contributor to the wear of a flag is the outdoor elements. With this being out of our control, there are a few ways to extend the life of your flag(s). First, take down your flag(s) before any storm or reports of extremely high winds. Second, you can gently wash flags when they accumulate dirt with a mild detergent and hang dry before re-flying or storage. This prevents dirt and other pollutants from deteriorating the fabric and mildew from growing. Next, you can have your flag repaired at the first sign of fraying to prevent any further fraying or damage. Finally, extending your "flag dollars spent" can be achieved by owning three flags: one flying, one in the wash, and a clean one in reserve for special occasions.

Nylon - Our commercial grade, 200 denier nylon is the most versatile flag fabric available. Its combination of strength and brilliant display, along with its quick-drying ability, make it suitable for a wide range of applications. Great in rainy areas, its light-weight and close weave enable it to fly in the slightest breeze, giving the fullest visual effect.

RePatriot® - fabric is 100% post-consumer recycled material derived from consumer PET bottles.

The yarn is created from PET bottles and then woven into fabric. This material is then dyed red and blue to be sewn into American and Texas flags.

The feel, look and fly-ability are similar to a 200-denier nylon. However, the RePatriot Flags will outlast nylon by over 40% in their color steadfastness. In addition, the RePatriot flags strength is twice that of standard commercial nylon and will encroach on the longevity and durability of a poly flag. The RePatriot is a great replacement to the Hercules flags of the past.

Extra Tough - We are proud to include the Extra Tough Poly in our product line. It is woven of two-ply polyester yarn that combines the strength of polyester with additional richness of color that has made it a favorite of flag users nationwide - used as a more durable alternative to older cotton flags. Flags made in this material need winds of 10 MPH or greater to achieve lift.

Ultra Tough - Much like our Extra Tough Poly, this is a woven two-ply polyester yarn that combines the strength of polyester with additional richness of color. The Ultra Tough has greater color-fastness and UV resistance than standard flags or its Extra Tough cousin. Flags made in this material need winds of 12 MPH or greater to achieve lift.

Cotton - Cotton is a traditional and great looking flag material. This natural fiber bunting is made of heavyweight 2 ply mercerized cotton. It combines extremely rich, vibrant, long-lasting colors and good wearing quality for excellent overall appearance and value. For flags being flown outdoors, we recommend our Extra-Tough as a suitable alternative.

Econo-Plus (Printed) -Our Econo-Plus Printed American Flags are superior in quality to other printed polyester American flags - they are thicker with an open weave and have up to twice the life of standard economy American flags.