FAQs about U.S. American Flags
What materials are best for U.S. American flags?
Nylon flies easily in light to moderate wind and dries fast; upgrade to 2-ply polyester if your site sees frequent strong winds.
What size U.S. American flag should I buy?
3×5 on 20′ poles; 4×6 on 25′ for extra presence.
How long will this U.S. American flag last?
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..
Can I wash my U.S. American flag?
Yes. Most nylon and polyester flags can be hand-washed with mild soap and water. Allow to air dry fully before reuse.
What’s unique about the U.S. American flag design?
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.
Any special protocol for displaying U.S. American flags?
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.
Do you offer school/church/government or bulk pricing?
Yes—POs, tax-exempt, and volume pricing available for schools, hotels, businesses, municipalities, and facilities.
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