What materials are American flags made of?
And which flag fabric is right for me?
Among the toughest decisions that a flag buyer will make is selecting the fabric that is best suited to their wants or needs. The videos below explain each type of flag fabric, but first —
Three considerations before choosing an American flag fabric.
When customers come into our store and are unsure which outdoor flag fabric to choose, we start by showing them the available options and then guide their decision with a few questions.
1. What have you displayed in the past? What worked and what didn’t?
If you are happy with the performance of your current or previous flag, great! You should continue using that material.
If you found yourself wanting a flag that was more durable, Wavecrest™ Polyester might be the flag you need. If the colors faded too quickly on your previous flag or you want your new flag to have a little more shimmer, then SunTru™ Nylon is your best option.
2. What is your personal preference?
It is quite common to gravitate toward one material over others for personal reasons. For example, you might appreciate Traditional Cotton American flags because cotton is an all-natural fiber and it is an early-American flag fabric.
That said, most people find that they end up with either SunTru™ Nylon or Wavecrest™ Polyester American flags...
If you prefer an American flag whose colors will remain true and bright for the longest time, then you will probably lean toward the versatile SunTru™ Nylon US flag. Color-treated U.S. flags made of SunTru™ Nylon are the most fade-resistant.
On the other hand, if you need an American flag that will outlast the others in durability while offering an appearance similar to cotton, then Wavecrest™ Polyester is the best choice for you.
3. What kind of flagpole will the flag be displayed upon?
If you are flying your flag from a ground-mounted commercial grade flagpole, then you can fly an appropriately sized, American-made flag of any material.
TIP: Some folks opt to fly SunTru™ Nylon flags in the summer months when UV rays are stronger, and Wavecrest™ Polyester flags in the cooler months for increased durability.
However, if you have a smaller residential flagpole or a house-mounted flagpole, then a SunTru™ Nylon American flag is the recommended option simply because of the weight. Wavecrest™ Polyester and Traditional Cotton are usually too weighty for these poles.
Popular Flag Fabrics Explained
Sometimes things are easier to explain by demonstration than in writing, so we've created these three videos to help further highlight the unique aspects of each type of flag fabric.
You can find information for all of your flags and flag accessories in the rest of our video collection.
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Have a great day, from your friends at LIBERTY FLAGS, The American Wave®.
