Flag Construction

All the flags sold by Admiral flags are manufactured using the 'Printed Method'. This is now the predominant flag manufacturing method. Each dye colour is printed one after another onto white material using a screen printing process. The material is then heated to set the dyes. The flag blanks are then passed thru several washing processes to remove residue dyes. The edges of the flag are trimmed and hemmed. A Hoist edge is attached along with the flagclips. The flag is now ready to be flown on your flagpole.

How Long Does a Flag Last?

The answer to this question in brief is:

If the flag is left to fly night and day. However this time period can vary greatly, the discussion below should help to explain.
Weight of the flag and Wind Velocity
Flags are dynamic devices, flying whenever the wind is blowing and when they are flying the are unfortunately wearing. A balance has to be achieved between the weight of the flag and expected wind velocities. A very heavy flag in light winds will hang limply on the flagpole, nobody ever gets to see it flying but it will last a long time. Conversely very light flags flying in heavy wind velocities can show signs of wear in less than a week. Rather than flying your flag continuously you could consider flying it during the daylight hours only. This will more than double the life of your flag, also you will probably choose not to fly it on wet, stormy days - the very days which accelerate flag wear. Treated with such care your flag could last as long as four years.
Construction Method and Specification
The flags sold by Admiral Flags are constructed to the following specifications. When our flags are nearing the end of their useful life a hole will appear in the bottom fly edge corner, however all the seams should still remain intact a sign of a well made flag. A poorly constructed flag will have hems that break down, before the material has worn out. Poor construction is typified by: Reduced number of stitch lines in the hems, especially fly edge. Incorrect thread size (diameter of fiber) and fiber type.
Flagpole Construction and Location
Check the flagpole is smooth and has no sharp edges. Check the flagpole location allows your flag to fly freely. Do not allow it to brush against roofs, walls, trees or power-lines.