American Nylon Flag

Nylon flies easily in light to moderate wind and dries fast; upgrade to 2-ply polyester if your site sees frequent strong winds.

3×5 on 20′ poles; 4×6 on 25′ for extra presence.

Outdoor lifespan depends on wind and sun. In windy or coastal areas, polyester usually outlasts nylon. Rotate a spare and trim early frays to extend life..

Yes. Most nylon and polyester flags can be hand-washed with mild soap and water. Allow to air dry fully before reuse.

The U.S. flag has a blue canton with 50 white stars and 13 horizontal stripes (7 red, 6 white), symbolizing the 50 states and the original 13 colonies.

American Flag Precedence — Quick Guide

• Position of honor: The U.S. flag is always highest and/or to the observer’s left (the flag’s own right).
• Same staff: Never place another flag above or on the same level as the U.S. flag on the same pole.
• Multiple poles (domestic): Put the U.S. flag on the leftmost pole (observer’s left) and/or highest.
• With other nations (diplomatic/UN style): All national flags are at equal height and size; order by protocol/alphabetical in English—never higher than another nation’s.
• State/municipal/organizational flags: Always subordinate to the U.S. flag.
• POW/MIA flag: Flies beneath the U.S. flag on the same pole, or on a separate pole to the U.S. flag’s right (observer’s left).
• Parades/processions: U.S. flag at the right of the line of march (its own right); if centered, it is ahead of the others.
• Crossed staffs (indoor): U.S. flag’s staff goes to the observer’s left, and its staff is in front of the other.
• On a wall (flat display): Union (blue field) at the top left (observer’s left), whether vertical or horizontal.
• On a stage/auditorium:
  • Speaker’s right (audience’s left) = U.S. flag.
  • Other flags go speaker’s left (audience’s right).
• Half-staff: Raise to the peak first, then lower to half-staff; when retiring for the day, raise to peak again, then lower.
• Over a street:
  • East–west street: Union faces north.
  • North–south street: Union faces east.

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