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Flags
When you buy a flag, whether it is an American,
international, military, sports, or any other
of the wide variety of flags available, there
are several matters to consider.
The flag's material and construction depends
on where you will be flying the flag. Although
flags made for outdoors can be used indoors,
the opposite is not always true. Indoor flags
can be lightweight, made of cotton or a cotton
blend, and the design printed on since you
don’t have to be concerned about the effects
of weather and wind on the flag. Flags flown
outdoors should be fade-resistant, the edges
stitched to prevent tatters, and preferably
sewn together instead of printed for greater
durability. Flags made of nylon are the most
popular for outdoor use, since they are durable
and light enough to fly in light winds that
would leave heavier flags limp. If the flag
is being flown in areas of strong wind, a
heavier polyester flag, though more expensive,
lasts longer.
The size of the flag depends upon the length
of the pole it is flying from. In general, the longer
(higher) the flagpole, the larger the flag
may be. A flag that is too small might look
odd, but a flag that is too large could damage
to the flagpole because of the force it might
transfer to the pole in a high wind. Flag
sellers and flagpole manufacturers have guidelines
to help you select the correct size of flag.
If you wish, there are flagpole flagpole finials (balls and/or eagles) that can placed at
the top of the pole for a more attractive
appearance. And if your flag is being flown
outside and you are concerned about the wind
wrapping the flag around the pole, there
are devices that can be added to the flagpole
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