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NYLON AMERICAN FLAGS
American Flags With Embroidered Stars. SolarMax Technology Resists Color Fading and Bleeding
Recommended For: Majority of Outdoor and Indoor Areas
HEAVY DUTY AMERICAN FLAGS
The Toughest Flag Out There Is A Lasting Investment, Beautifully Embroidered On Two-Ply Polyester Recommended For: Areas With High Winds, Rain or Strong Sun
GIANT FLAGS
Turn Heads and Show Your Love of America With The Largest Flags, Only For The Greatest Patriots! Recommended For: Large Flagpoles, Sports, Parades, Memorials
OUR FLAGS ARE MADE IN THE USA
STATE FLAGS
From Alabama to Wyoming, Nylon SolarMax Flags For All 52 US States.
MILITARY & VETERAN
Flags to Honor Serving and Veteran Men & Women of Our US Military.
NATIONAL FLAGS
Fray and Sun Resistant Nylon Flags. Can't See Yours? We'll Make It!
NAUTICAL SIGNAL
Individual and Full Sets of Signal Flags from Alpha to Zulu.
CUSTOM PRINTED ITEMS
Flags and Banners Customized With Your Business Logo or Name
ISO / IATF
Flags & Banners for a Range of Certifications. Can't Find Yours, We'll Make It!
NEED HELP CHOOSING?
See Our Commercial Flagpole Buying Guide.
External Halyard Flagpoles
Our Most Popular Flagpoles. An Economical and Well Made Choice
Ideal for Business, School, Rural and Some Residential Applications.
Internal Halyard Flagpoles
Premium Flagpoles Offering the Best Aesthetics and Security. Recommended for Municipal, Military, and Government Applications.
Indoor Flagpoles
Recommended For Display Where the Utmost in Quality and Appearance are Desired.
FLAGPOLE TOPPERS
Golden Eagles and Ornaments to Perfectly Finish Your Flagpole and Give It A Special Touch.
SENTINEL™ LIGHTS
The Ultimate 24/7 Lighting Option For Flagpoles - Dazzling Light With No Light Pollution
FLAGPOLE LIGHTS
Solar and Hard Wired Lights to Correctly Light up Your Flag Throughout the Night.
FLAGPOLE HARDWARE
Finishing Touches and Additional Hardware to Keep Your Flag Flying High.
Our Flagpoles Are Proudly
Made In America
By American Workers
PREMIUM RESIDENTIAL
The Best Option For Domestic Use, Our Sectional Flagpoles Are Quick-Ship, Lightweight and Tough.
Recommended for: Light Domestic Use, Yards, Driveways etc
EASY INSTALL RESIDENTIAL
Our Telescoping Flagpoles Are Simple To Install, Portable and Have The Widest Range of Finishes.
Recommended for: Beach Days, Cabins, Tailgating, Camping,
WALL MOUNTED RESIDENTIAL
Wall Mounted Flagpoles Are a Perfect Space Saving, Starter Flagpole To Quickly Get Your Flag Flying.
Recommended For: Porches, Store Fronts, Garages, Outhouses, Fences
May 11, 2021 2 min read
Since the flag is a national symbol of our country with a deep history, make sure you retire it appropriately. Over time, your flag will wear out, and knowing what to do with a damaged or worn-out American Flag allows you to make the best decision as you dispose of it.
Before you destroy your flag, evaluate it and ensure destroying it is the proper action to take. If the flag is dirty, you may want to try taking it to the dry cleaner first. According to the flag code, you should destroy your flag if it's:
If you cannot repair or clean your flag but recognize that it’s no longer fit to fly, dispose of it honorably.
When the time comes to dispose of your flag, make sure you do so correctly, either by burning it, taking it to a community disposal box, or recycling it.
If you take your flag to a community dropbox, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts will properly dispose of it on Flag Day with army veterans. On June 14, Flag Day, there is a ceremony to dispose of these worn American flags in the way Flag Code states.
You could also recycle the flag by donating it to the proper organization. For instance, organizations like Stars for our Troops accept flags that are ready for retirement. Before disposing of a flag, volunteers cut the stars out of the blue field and send them to an American soldier.
Depending on your flag's material, burning it may not be the best option, as doing so could be harmful to the environment. However, you could take it to a recycling company if one in your community accepts flags.
The final method for disposing of the flag in a dignified manner, as stated in Flag Code, is burning it. You should not burn flags made of nylon or polyester, as the chemicals released by these materials are hazardous.
If burning the flag isn't an option, bury it by folding it into the ceremonial triangle, placing it in a wooden box, and burying it.
Knowing what to do with a damaged or worn-out American Flag ensures you choose the correct method, whether that’s recycling, burying, or burning it. When the time comes to buy a new flag, shop at Federal Flags for high-quality American and state flags as well as commercial-grade flag poles. Then, fly your flag honorably and remember the freedom and liberties it symbolizes.
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