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3×5 American Flag

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 18:15:49 +0000

The 3x5 American Flag is the standard household size of the American flag. This is best used by nationalists who wish to display the flag outdoors and this is also wonderful to put it indoors. Another fact of its historical significance is that this is also used by mounted units such as Combat of Arms, mobile artillery and Battalion Mounted Engineers.

This is a good quality printed flag that is is also suitable to be displayed outside the house because it will surely catch the attention of any patriot who passes by. This is also very colorful and would last a long time outdoors.

An interesting fact about the flag is only the President and Governors of the state are allowed give orders regarding flying the flag on half-staff or half-mast. When we say half-staff or half-mast, it means flying the flag nearly halfway up a flagpole or ship's mast. This is done to show respect, mourning or distress.

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Nylon American Flags

admin — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:36:47 +0000

The nylon American flag is known for its durability and its resistance to molds and mildew. Indeed this type of flags would last a very long time. We assure you that these flags are made from the finest nylon. Certainly, the lightweight material would look great flying in the gentle breeze.

Made from carefully chosen fabric, this is specially made to resist fading or fraying. This is another type of flag that is that would truly be considered to be a great display of your patriotism.

When the flag is already dirty or soiled, it is also allowed and advisable to wash or dry clean it. You don't really want to display a dirty flag. So when it already has a noticeable dirt, smudge or maybe already dusty. then washing it would make it look good and new again.

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Embroidered Flags

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:50:51 +0000

The American flag embroidered is the type of flag is also called “Piece together “. Usually, it features the beautifully embroidered stars and sewn stripes. It is made through excellent sewing methods with the most exceptional embroidery equipment. This design uplifts the magnificence of the flag and draws out its meaningful symbolic features. Its attractive values are durability and beauty and most of all, its very affordable price.

An important reminder is to inspect the flag for signs of wear and tear. Most of the time, it's already too late before we discover that the flag was already torn. We have to prevent it from further damage. It's important for the embroidered flags to be regularly checked.

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Tips on cleaning a Nylon American flag

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:47:07 +0000

More and more Americans are showing their patriotism, which is a good thing. They are hanging Nylon American flags on poles, cars, trucks, office buildings and their very own homes. However, flags that are being hung outdoors become easily beaten by different elements in the world outside such as the heat of the sun and the rain. When it’s not taken cared of properly, the result is a soiled flag. So before this happens, know the ways of cleaning it properly and effectively. There are tips that you can follow to do this task right.

1. If your flag is already old and valuable, bring it to the dry cleaners so that they can do the cleaning for you. This is highly advisable for those flags that have other materials that you don’t want to damage such as tassels and ropes.

2. If you are going to wash your flag by hand, try to be extra careful. Here’s a good way on how to wash your flag:

Fill up a wash basin with cool water. You can also use the sink if you don’t have a basin - but you can use basically anything just as long as you can wash the flag there. Just make sure that it’s clean and safe to use because you don’t want to damage the cloth.
You can use laundry soap as long as it’s not too strong for it might affect the vibrant colors of the flag.
Cautiously scrub the fabric by hand and also focus on the part where there is dirt or stain. Prevent the fabric from puckering when you wash it by hand.
After this, you can lay it flat on a clean surface or hang it to let it dry.

3. A stain remover can be used if there are hard to remove dirt or stains on the flag. Just be mindful when you use one because you might apply too much and may affect the color and overall appearance of the flag. It’s also advisable to test of colorfastness first before using a stain remover.

4. Do not use a dryer after washing the flag because it might damage it. You can lay it down on a flat surface and leave it for a few hours to dry.

Choose a good quality Nylon American flag. Nylon is the best choice of fabric if you want it to last long and to stand even the harshest weather conditions.

What the American Flag Stripes Represent

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:44:15 +0000

The Congress announced last June 14, 1777 that the American flag should constitute of seven red and six white stripes arranged in an alternate order. In addition to that, there are also fifty white stars on top of the large blue band but stars on the American flag also denote a different meaning.

But let’s go back to the thirteen red and white American flag stripes. It’s been said that those stripes represent the original thirteen colonies. It was stated before that one stripe represents one state but if there would be an additional state, a stripe should be added and that’s when the problem comes in. There would be irregularities in the size of the flag and it would not look good when the stripes are adjusted so instead of the stripe, the idea that a star is added came in instead of another stripe.

The thirteen colonies are Province of New Hampshire, Province of Massachusetts Bay, Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, Connecticut Colony, Province of New York, Province of New Jersey, Province of Pennsylvania, Delaware Colony, Province of Maryland, Colony and Dominion of Virginia, Province of North Carolina, Province of South Carolina and Province of Georgia. These colonies were considered to be a part of British America and they are what the American flag stripes represent.

Stripes were also considered to be a symbol of liberty and they were carried out by the Patriots after America declared her independence. Those stripes also mean America’s rebellion against British for many years. The early American flags show only stripes of red and white or red, white and blue and they were given more significance than the other parts of the flag that even mentioned in the National Anthem – “The broad stripes and bright stars.”

Polyester American flag

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:43:36 +0000

When it comes to selecting the right fabric of flags, the Polyester American flag would make a good suggestion. It’s considered to be the most durable American flag that you can buy. This is the best choice if you want to out it outdoors because it can stand any type of weather. The weave causes the fabric to resist high winds and require a higher wind speed so that it can fly – this is what makes it different from nylon flags. And because it is heavier, it requires more effort to put up and take down.

If you are still wondering how it looks like, polyester is similar to coarse cotton. Of course, these flags always have sewn stripes and embroidered stars and are made for outdoor use and will not fray and fade easily. There three types of sewn polyester American Flags and the most durable types are US made Valley Forge Koralex and Super Touch American flags. The flags here on our online store are unbeatable value and guaranteed high-quality items.

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Cotton American Flag

admin — Wed, 26 May 2010 15:42:54 +0000

The Cotton American flag is usually preferred for indoor use and is considered to be a pleasant display. It is positively made with the finest cotton that’s why it has vibrant colors and very smooth texture. The stripes of cotton flags are usually sewn individually and the stars are embroidered.

For the proper care of the flag, it is not advisable to be flown on rainy weather because it might fade. However, if the flag has gotten wet, then it should be spread on the ground or a flat, clean surface and allow it to dry completely. Taking special attention and care to the cotton American flag should be done vigorously.

When a flag has touched the ground by accident or maybe it has gotten off a flagpole and landed on dirt or mud, it should not be thrown nor destroyed, it should be cleaned instead. It is better to hand wash the flag and use warm water and mild detergent so that the colors will not fade. Oftentimes, it is advisable to seek professional cleaning stores if the dirt cannot be removed easily.

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