Russell Clifton
Guru
I need to get a new flag this season. The old one is nylon and has taken a beating. They also use polyester to make flags which holds up better but it takes more wind to fly them as it is heavier. What kind do you use?
What material is best for US flag?
- Thread starter Russell Clifton
- Start date
The friendliest place on the web for anyone who enjoys boating.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
AKDoug
Guru
US Navy uses nylon, at least they did when I was in the service. Probably there are different grades of nylon, and some hold up better than others. The hems were always beat out of them eventually, long before the UV degraded the colors.
Comodave
Moderator Emeritus
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2015
- Messages
- 21,298
- Location
- Au Gres, MI
- Vessel Name
- Black Dog
- Vessel Make
- Formula 41PC
I got one off Amazon and it is really nice
Wilbork American Flag - 100% Made in USA - Strong Like Americans Made by Americans: Embroidered Stars - Sewn Stripes - 2.5 by 4 Foot
Wilbork American Flag - 100% Made in USA - Strong Like Americans Made by Americans: Embroidered Stars - Sewn Stripes - 2.5 by 4 Foot
FF
Guru
- Joined
- Oct 12, 2007
- Messages
- 22,552
Wool , makes the least noise when flapping in the breeze.
jleonard
Guru
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2008
- Messages
- 5,066
That is what I use also.
Harbor Freight sells good quality 3x5 embroidered US flags that last.
I usually change my garden flag every 18 months or so, and it is pretty windy where I live. Price is decent and usually you can get them for less with their super coupons.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ft-...MIoNKl3bKG6AIVjZ6fCh1KpAaLEAQYASABEgJYYvD_BwE
I usually change my garden flag every 18 months or so, and it is pretty windy where I live. Price is decent and usually you can get them for less with their super coupons.
https://www.harborfreight.com/3-ft-...MIoNKl3bKG6AIVjZ6fCh1KpAaLEAQYASABEgJYYvD_BwE
Redhook98
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jun 26, 2019
- Messages
- 365
- Location
- US
- Vessel Name
- Tatoosh
- Vessel Make
- 1979 49ft Marine Trader RPH
Nothing from Harbor Freight is good for your boat. Nothing.
And don't get me started about buying a Chinese-made US flag. Are you high? Do you not want friends any longer? ;-)
And don't get me started about buying a Chinese-made US flag. Are you high? Do you not want friends any longer? ;-)
Redhook98
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jun 26, 2019
- Messages
- 365
- Location
- US
- Vessel Name
- Tatoosh
- Vessel Make
- 1979 49ft Marine Trader RPH
Taiwan is officially known as the Republic of China since 1949. ROC is not mainland China. My first ship (USS Chandler DDG-996) is now part of the ROC Navy. Certainly not the "real" Chinese.
Yet...[/QUOTE]
Yet...[/QUOTE]
Last edited:
O C Diver
Guru
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2010
- Messages
- 12,878
- Location
- USA
- Vessel Name
- Slow Hand
- Vessel Make
- Cherubini Independence 45
Very satisfied customer of these people for both my trawler and charter boat.
https://www.americanflags.com/
Ted
https://www.americanflags.com/
Ted
sum escape
Senior Member
- Joined
- Jun 30, 2014
- Messages
- 232
- Location
- Cruising, currently Longboat Key, FL
- Vessel Name
- Sapphire
- Vessel Make
- Tiara 53 Fly
+1 on this flag.
RLKramer
Veteran Member
Say what you want about flags, it's personal preference.
I bought a flag last year that the grommets on the flag would release iron or some kind of metal filings that would leave teeny tiny rust spots on the nonskid downwind of the flag.
That's one more thing to wonder and worry about on advance.
Hard to get rusty filings out of deck. But I do with Whink Rust Remover.
I bought a flag last year that the grommets on the flag would release iron or some kind of metal filings that would leave teeny tiny rust spots on the nonskid downwind of the flag.
That's one more thing to wonder and worry about on advance.
Hard to get rusty filings out of deck. But I do with Whink Rust Remover.
foreverunderway
Senior Member
We use the cheapest sewn nylon flags we can find. As full time liveaboard cruisers, we go through 3 to 4 flags a year and I can't see spending a lot of money on them. I've tried expensive ones but they don't last appreciably longer.
I fly a flag every day from my upstairs balcony (at home not on the boat). I use Annin tough-tex. The flag lasts about 2 years if I take it down during high winds and rain. This is in Arizona, gets morning full sun 95% of the time
captmikem
Veteran Member
Their tie wraps work fine.
Nylon flags are noisy, if the flag is near the cockpit this is an issue. I have always bought cotton or wool. They get dirtier quicker but they are quiet.
M
Wayne
Veteran Member
Annin Flags
'Lo All,
A few years ago, an Annin flag that was on a Harbor Freight pole
literally fell apart. The flag is lighted and flown 24/7 in the NW Florida weather. The hem was still good as was all but the white stripes. The white stripes could be pulled apart very easily. I called Annin folks who were extremely surprised. They asked me to send pictures, which I did and offered to return the flag to them, but they said that was unnecessary. I opined that the white material did not have any UV protection. Annin gave their sincere apologies and sent a new flag. I still make sure I have a spare Annin flag. Somewhere, I also still have the original, unused, flag that came with the Harbor Freight flag pole. The flag pole, by the way, has worked very well. The twist-locks for the segments occasionally slipped, so I drilled holes at the bottom of each extended section and inserted 1/8" SS cotter pins so it cannot collapse now.
'Lo All,
A few years ago, an Annin flag that was on a Harbor Freight pole
literally fell apart. The flag is lighted and flown 24/7 in the NW Florida weather. The hem was still good as was all but the white stripes. The white stripes could be pulled apart very easily. I called Annin folks who were extremely surprised. They asked me to send pictures, which I did and offered to return the flag to them, but they said that was unnecessary. I opined that the white material did not have any UV protection. Annin gave their sincere apologies and sent a new flag. I still make sure I have a spare Annin flag. Somewhere, I also still have the original, unused, flag that came with the Harbor Freight flag pole. The flag pole, by the way, has worked very well. The twist-locks for the segments occasionally slipped, so I drilled holes at the bottom of each extended section and inserted 1/8" SS cotter pins so it cannot collapse now.
