Proper Outdoor Flag Usage, Care & Maintenance

Flying a flag from your home or business isn't just decorative—it's a statement of pride, tradition, and values. Whether you're flying the American flag, a military flag, or a seasonal banner, proper care ensures your flag stays vibrant and lasts as long as possible. Here’s your complete guide to flag etiquette, washing instructions, and how to keep your flag in top shape—along with details about our exclusive 6-month warranty.

🏡 General Flag Etiquette

• Outdoor Display: Fly your flag freely from a stationary flagpole. Avoid contact with branches, buildings, or sharp edges to prevent damage.
• Lighting: Flags flown at night must be illuminated. We recommend solar lighting solutions for automatic dusk-to-dawn coverage.
• Half-Staff: Flags should be flown at half-staff during official mourning periods. Our telescoping poles make it easy to comply with this tradition.

🧽 Cleaning Your Flag

Yes, you can machine wash your flag! Handwashing is ideal, but machine washing is acceptable using the following steps:

• Use cold water and a gentle cycle
• Place in a mesh laundry bag to avoid tangling
• Use mild detergent (no bleach)
• Air dry only — do not tumble dry

Handwashing with a mild soap is best for embroidered, oversized, or older flags.

🔁 Rotating & Replacing Your Flag

• Rotate between 2 flags every 2–3 months
• Remove flags during severe storms or heavy winds
• Use Freedom Rings to prevent flag wrap and reduce wear
• Inspect regularly for fraying, tearing, or UV fading

🛡️ Our 6-Month Flag Guarantee

We proudly offer a 6-month limited warranty on our most durable flags:

• DURAFLIGHT™ Sewn Polyester
• Premium Nylon SolarMax
• Poly-EXTRA
• Koralex II

Covered sizes: 3x5 ft and 4x6 ft = 6-month guarantee. 2x3 ft nylon/poly flags = 3-month guarantee.

What’s covered? Significant wear including:

• Frayed edges
• Detached grommets
• Torn headers
• Noticeable fading

To file a claim, visit our warranty page or call 1-518-400-0765. You’ll just cover shipping for your replacement.

Note: Damage from storms, snow, structures, trees, or misuse is not covered. Flag must be flown from a stationary pole.

❄️ Winter Care Tips

• Keep your Phoenix Flagpole fully extended in winter to prevent freezing inside the pole
• If storing indoors, collapse it, wrap in a soft blanket, and insert the red cap in the ground sleeve
• Use heavier-duty Poly-EXTRA flags in high-wind or coastal regions for durability

✨ Fly With Confidence

Every flag we sell is backed by our family’s commitment to quality and patriotism. Combined with our exclusive 6-month flag guarantee and lifetime flagpole warranties, you're covered for the long haul.

Questions? Visit our Help Center, email support@atlanticflagpole.com, or call 1-518-400-0765.