Where Our Flags Are Made
Every flag we sell is sewn in the United States. All of them come from four American flag manufacturers: Annin Flagmakers, Valley Forge Flag, Eder Flag and Flagzone. That includes the flags sold under the Tidmore Flags name. We've been selling American-made flags from Aberdeen, South Dakota, since 1963, and we still choose our suppliers by where and how they make their flags.
The short version
- Made in the USA: 100% of our flags, including American, state, military, international, historical and custom flags.
- Made by: Annin Flagmakers, Valley Forge Flag, Eder Flag and Flagzone.
- Certified: flags marked "FMAA Certified" on their product pages carry the Flag Manufacturers Association of America's serialized "Certified Made in U.S.A." label.
- Imported: a few accessories, such as some flagpole toppers, are made overseas. Our flags never are.
- Ships from: our warehouse in Aberdeen, South Dakota, usually within 1–2 business days.
Who makes our flags
| Manufacturer | Where they make flags |
|---|---|
| Annin Flagmakers (founded 1847) | Coshocton, Ohio; South Boston, Virginia; and Cobbs Creek, Virginia, where they make embroidered star fields |
| Valley Forge Flag | Pennsylvania |
| Eder Flag (founded 1887) | Oak Creek, Wisconsin |
| Flagzone | United States |
What "FMAA Certified" means
The Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA) is the trade association for American flag makers. Its "Certified Made in U.S.A." mark is a registered certification label for flags made in the United States from US-made materials. Each certified flag carries a serialized label, so the claim can be traced back to the maker. That's a stronger guarantee than a plain "Made in USA" tag, which no one independently checks.
How to check any flag, from us or anyone else
- Look for the FMAA certification label on the header, the heavy canvas strip next to the grommets.
- Read the header tag for the manufacturer's name and country of origin.
- Check the construction. American-made outdoor flags usually have lock-stitched seams, several rows of stitching on the fly end and solid brass grommets.
- Ask us. We'll tell you who made any flag we sell, and where. Email sales@tidmoreflags.com.
What isn't made in the USA
Every flag we sell is made in the USA. A few accessories, such as some flagpole toppers (finials), are made overseas. If country of origin matters for your order, ask us before you buy and we'll confirm it.
Why it matters
- It lasts longer outdoors. American flag makers use heavyweight nylon and polyester, colorfast dyes and reinforced fly ends built for real wind.
- It's made to spec. Colors, star placement and proportions follow official US flag specifications.
- It supports American jobs. Our flags are sewn by workers in Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and beyond.
- It means something. For many of our customers, including veterans, schools, churches and government offices, an American flag should be made in America.
Frequently asked questions
Are all of your flags made in the USA?
Yes. 100% of the flags we sell are made in the USA by four US manufacturers: Flagzone, Annin, Eder and Valley Forge. A few accessories, such as some flagpole toppers, are imported.
Who makes your American flags?
Four American flag makers: Annin Flagmakers (Ohio and Virginia), Valley Forge Flag (Pennsylvania), Eder Flag (Wisconsin) and Flagzone. Annin, Valley Forge and Eder are three of the oldest flag makers in the country.
What does "FMAA Certified Made in U.S.A." mean?
It's a certification mark from the Flag Manufacturers Association of America for flags made in the USA from US-made materials. Each certified flag carries a serialized label.
Are your international flags made in the USA?
Yes. Like every flag we sell, our international flags are made in the USA.
Where do you ship from?
Our warehouse in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Most orders ship in 1–2 business days.
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Bulk, school and government orders: sales@tidmoreflags.com