Tips to Help You Select the Right Flag
When purchasing your U.S. flag, you should take three things into consideration: fabric, size and pole type. The information below will help you determine your needs.
          FABRIC TYPE                   Flag to Pole Ratio                  POLE  TYPE          

Nylon
- Higher Quality  and extra durable. Good for areas with little to moderate wind.
 
 
Polyester - Heavyweight material. Good for high-wind and coastal environments.
 
 
Cotton - Material popular for its historical appearance. Please note that cotton flags are intended for fair weather use only. Colors may bleed if the flag gets wet.

Pole Height

Flag Size

15'

3' x 5'

20'

4' x 6'

25'

5' x 8'

30'

5' x 8'

35'

6' x 10'

40'

8' x 12'

45'

8' x 12'

50'

10' x 15'

60'

10' x 15'

70'

12' x 18'

80'

12' x 18'


Commercial Grade
- Flag length should equal 1/4 pole height.
 
 
Residential - Use a 3' x 5' or smaller flag.
 
 
Roof-Mounted - Flag length should equal 1/2 pole height.
 
 
Outrigger - Poles to 16', use 3' x 5'; 20' poles use 4' x 6'.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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