soonermajic
Well-known member
What's yalls suggestions on a really good American Flag, that won't tatter very quick, on the pole?
Mine tatter in a matter of weeks!!
Mine tatter in a matter of weeks!!
Best American Flag
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Where are you buying your flags? Take a look at these guys https://www.cavalryflags.com/high-wind-polyester/
I have always been very satisfied with the flags from Advertising Flag Company - Flagpro. They hold up for a long time.
I use 2'x3' yellow flags on top of car wash bay walls. Tried another company once and they were in tatters in no time.
I use 2'x3' yellow flags on top of car wash bay walls. Tried another company once and they were in tatters in no time.
mjwalsh
6 bay SS w/laundromat
Just a heads up. Make sure the pole setup also is not too flimsy. I have seen a few residences & even businesses go the cheap route for that & regretted it because of eventual high winds or whatever. A solar-Li-ion batt spotlight mounted properly also is a good idea IMHO.
soonermajic
Well-known member
My pole is stout, & is about 25'. Any other good AMERICAN flag company besides cavalry flags?
They may be good, but only offer one, of the 8x5.
If no others, Im going to try them.
Appreciate yalls advice
They may be good, but only offer one, of the 8x5.
If no others, Im going to try them.
Appreciate yalls advice
chaz
Active member
I use POLY (not nylon) they last longer. I also order flags a bit longer than standard size so I can trim and re-hem a couple times. Buy US made!
If I’m climbing on the roof, it better last a while....
mjwalsh
6 bay SS w/laundromat
It is the specification. It seems it is the same as Lithium. Nickel-Cadmium are cheaper but tend to be a pain when it comes to ongoing maintenance etc. They are coming out with Zinc something or other that is supposed to be better than Lithium ... not sure if they are available at a decent price for the public yet though???
OurTown
Well-known member
I didn't see anyone say but how long are your flags lasting? It seems like I could get a year before but lately it has been less than six months. I can't remember what brand it was I bought last time but I do remember it was for high winds and now five months it is starting to tatter. This time I bought an Annin Tough-Tex polyester and will see how it goes. Do I have unrealistic expectations for flag life?
chaz
Active member
life is gonna be greatly affected by wind. I have found that a poly flag lasts longer. Also....I buy extra long flags and begin by having the “loose” end double hemmed and reinforced. As soon a see a sign of tears....I have an inch or two cut off and rehemmed. Typically I do that twice and average a year plus before I want the clean look of an unfaded flag.
