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Can you
send me a catalog?
We
carry
items from many of the nations best flag, banner and flagpole
manufacturers,
so one catalog could never cover it all!The best way to see most of what we carry is here on the website,
or by
requesting that we email or snail mail you specific information.Please call with any questions, and we
will be happy to provide additional information for
your specific area of interest.
We
do have
a general catalog for standard flags and poles, such as US, nations,
states,
historic, military that we would be happy to include with your order at
no
charge.Just request a catalog in
the comments section of your order when checking out.
We also
specialize in custom flags and signs.See our custom and sign pages in the gray bar on the left side of
our
site for more information Call or email and we will be happy
to
provide a price quote.
What
size flag do I order for my upright, groundset flagpole?
Generally,
your flag will display best if the length of the long side of your flag is
about 1/4 to 1/3 the height of your flagpole.
However,
the diameter and wall thickness of your flagpole should also be considered,
especially when flying a flag in high wind situations, or if using an over-sized
flag.Our one-piece residential
and our commercial poles are designed to withstand sustained winds from 60-120
mph or more with a flag flying, depending on the model.But, it is always best to take your
flag down when a storm is predicted, to extend the life of your flag and to
prevent unnecessary stress on your flagpole.
Flagpole Height
Recommended Flag Size
(under normal weather conditions)
Larger flag size
(be sure of pole strength rating)
20 ft
3 x 5 ft
4 x 6 ft
25 ft
4 x 6 ft
5 x 8 ft
30 ft
5 x 8 ft
6 x 10 ft
35 ft
5 x 8 ft - 6 x 10 ft
8 x 12 ft
40 ft
6 x 10 ft
8 x 12 ft
45 ft
8 x 12 ft
10 x 15 ft
50 ft
8 x 12 ft - 10 x 15 ft
12 x 18 ft
60 ft
10 x 15 ft
12 x 18 ft
70 ft
12 x 18 ft
15 x 25 ft
80 ft
12 x 18 ft
15 x 25 ft
90 ft
15 x 25 ft
20 x 30 ft or 20 x 38 ft
100 ft
15 x 25 ft
20 x 30 ft or 20 x 38 ft
110 -150 ft
30 x 50 ft or 30 x 60 ft
(check pole strength rating)
Call for assistance
What
size pole and bracket set is best for my flag?
We carry 5
ft or 6 ft poles in wood, fiberglass, aluminum, as well as our most popular spinning pole, which is available in two colors and two sizes.Most of the poles & brackets we
carry are the more popular 1 inch diameter. We do carry 3/4 inch poles should your existing bracket be 3/4
inch, or if it is your preference to use 3/4 inch.
The charts
below should help you decide what size pole and which type of bracket is best
for you:
US, nations, states,
military,
historic & otherhorizontal flags
Use angled, adjustable,
ultimate or 2-position bracket
2 x 3 ft
5 ft pole
2 1/2 x 4 ft
5 ft pole
3 x 5 ft
6 ft pole
Decorative
& other vertical flags
Use adjustable, ultimate
or 2- position bracket
12 x 18 inch
13 x 18 inch
and similar
Select any style garden post
28 x 40 inch
28 x 42 inch
27 x 37 inch
and similar
5 ft pole
3 x 4 1/2 ft
3 x 5 ft
6 ft pole
Which
flag fabric should I choose for my United States and other traditional flags?
Nylon - 200 denier duPont nylon, our most popular flag fabric.Durable and sun resistant, flies easily
in a light breeze, dries quickly.Most military, historic, state and national flags are available in
nylon.
Polyester - Heavy duty and long lasting.Best suited for high wind locations, does not fly well in light breezes. Deep colors, with an appearance
similar to cotton, but with superior durability.Available in 50 star US flags.We are adding polyester states and
military to our site soon, meanwhile, call or email for info.
Cotton - Traditional character and authenticity.Deep colors and rich to the touch, but not as durable as modern flag
fabrics. Perfect for holiday and special occasion display, historic flags, photography and ceremonial uses.
What
fabrics are your decorative flags made of?
Poly-cotton
appliquéd - The durability of polyester, blended with the tradition and
richness of cotton.Our appliquéd
decorative flags are handcrafted in New England and feature original artwork in
a large variety of folk and traditional themes.Designs are visible front and
back.Lettering if used, is visible
one side only.
Dyed or
printed polyester - Featuring original artwork from numerous well known
artists, our printed decorative flags are made with several different
processes, such as dye sublimation or digital printing, for bright crisp colors
and durability.
What
sizes of decorative flags do you carry?
Decorative
flags come in 3 basic sizes, which we call garden, medium and large:
Garden
Size - approx. 12 x 18 inch.Available in our polyester printed styles as well as poly-cotton
appliquéd.
Medium
Size - approx 28 x 40 inches, the perfect size for many homes, porches, and
areas with limited space. All of our printed decorative flags and many of our
poly-cotton appliquéd flag designs are available in medium size.
Large
Size - approx 3 x 4 1/ 2 ft, well suited for medium to large homes or more
spacious areas for a beautiful display any time of the year.Available in
poly-cotton appliquéd style only.
What
does sleeved or grommetted mean?
Grommets
have been the traditional finish for flags for many years. Grommetted flags features
a canvas band sewn onto one edge, with two or more brass grommets
inserted.Fasten to your pole and
bracket set with flag fasteners or tie wraps, or to your upright pole with
flagsnaps.Our largest size US and
other traditional flags feature canvas headings reinforced with roped thimbles at either corner, and grommets every few feet along the heading for
additional strength and support.
Sleeved
is a newer, modern finish.Starting with decorative flags and now available on US and other flags,
it features a folded over or added on sleeve sewn on one side of the flag through which you
slide your pole, much like you would put a curtain on the curtain rod.Inside the sleeve is a tab of fabric or
leather, with a button-hole or slit.Just button your flag onto the hook or fastener of your pole, mount it
in your bracket and your flag is flying beautifully in a jiffy!Our garden flags feature a
smaller, more fitted sleeve, which slides onto our garden posts with no
fasteners needed.
Where
are your flags made?
Our United
States flags have always been and will always be Made in the USA of
top-quality American made fabrics.
Almost all
of our other flags - nations, states, military, historic, novelty - as well as
most of our decorative flags, poles and hardware, are also made in the USA.There are a few items that are no
longer available domestically and so we do have to use a few products
constructed or printed elsewhere, or made in America of non-domestic fabrics.We do try to use American made
products whenever we possibly can.
We carry
top name brands such as Annin, Flagzone, Valley Forge, Eder, Custom Décor,
Toland, Magnet Works® and others, which have a legacy of quality you
can depend on.
How long
will my outdoor flag last?
This
question has no precise answer.Flag
wear depends on many factors such as wind, rain, pollution, sun exposure and other flying conditions.These conditions vary with
altitude, location, height of flagpole, etc.The US government requires that their flags last at least 90 days.Our United States flags
meet or exceed these standards.We
have customers replace their flags every 4-6 months, and others whose flag lasts several or even many years.
You can
extend the life of your flag by having several which are rotated. Wash your
flag on gentle cycle with a mild detergent when it becomes soiled.Be sure it is thoroughly dry before
storing.Check for fraying and
re-hem at the first sign of wear.
How do I
dispose of my worn US flag?
Many local
veterans groups offer flag retirement, as do some service organizations, fire
companies and scout troops.We
will also be glad to retire your US flag, which we do in cooperation with our
local Marine Corps League. Just send your worn flag to us, or if you are nearby, drop off your flag anytime. If you are ordering a replacement US flag, in the comment section of your order, request a prepaid return envelope to send your worn flag back to us for retirement. Be sure to specify the size and fabric of the US flag to be retired so that we can calculate the return postage needed.
If you
prefer to retire your own US flag, please do so in a dignified way, by burning
privately, or by burial.
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