Flag-Buying Tips

Not all American flags are created equal!

When considering a flag purchase, keep the following in mind:

Choice of Fabric - Although nylon is great for most uses, our extensive line of American flags are available in polyester and cotton.

Quality of Construction: When flags wear out, it shows first in the seams and in the ends where you might see fraying. Our flags are made of the best materials and are sewn with the strongest seams.

American Made: When you buy an American-made flag, you are not only supporting the U.S. economy, but you are buying a far superior product.

Guarantee: Companies that offer very limited guarantees or no guarantees may be selling an inferior product. Always check the guarantee.

Price: With flags, you usually get what you pay for. Low cost alternatives are likely to be foreign-made and will wear quickly, costing more in the long run as you replace them often.

Flag Fabric Choices

Nylon - The most popular fabric choice for both outdoor and indoor US flags. Nylon is light and durable, stands up well to the elements, and dries quickly. Because it's light, it flies well in the slightest breeze and has a bright appearance in sunlight.

Super-Tough Polyester - The best choice for extreme weather conditions or high wind areas. Ounce-for-ounce, longer wearing and heavier than nylon. Our Tough-Tex American flags are made with a special weave that has the look and feel of cotton, flies well and lasts far longer than traditional weaves.

Cotton - Cotton is the traditional flag fabric, so if you're a purist, this is the fabric for you. Our Tough-Tex polyester comes close, but nothing can quite duplicate the warmth of a cotton flag. Our cotton flags are designed to withstand outdoor use, but extra care should be taken to preserve your cotton flag.

What size flag do I need? The usual size of a flag used on a home kit is 3'x5'. Use the guide below as your guide for flagpoles in residential and commercial settings.

Flagpole Height=20'/Flag Size=3' X 5' or 4' X 6'
Flagpole Height=25'/Flag Size=5' X 8'
Flagpole Height=30'-35'/Flag Size=6' X 10'
Flagpole Height=40'-45'/Flag Size=8' X 12'
Flagpole Height=50' Flag Size=10' X 15'
Flagpole Height=60'-65'/Flag Size=10' X 19'
Flagpole Height=70'-80'/Flag Size=12' X 18'
Flagpole Height=90'-100'/Flag Size=20' X 38'+


Tips for buying flags and other products online:

Only buy from websites that use ScanAlert or another independent web security monitoring service. Look for the logo near the top of the page.

Never buy from websites that have disabled their BBB link. You should be able to click the BBB link and directly view their report. If that link has been disabled, either the company is not a BBB member in good standing or they have so many complaints that they are embarrassed to show you the report.

Phishing sites designed to steal your credit card information often use hyphenated domain names. We suggest avoiding websites with hyphenated domain names.

Stay away from fly-by-night online stores that make outrageous claims, feature fake customer testimonials and boast about being the "biggest" and "best."

Stick with a trusted name in flags - AmericanFlags.com