How many of us have gone to purchase an American flag, or any patriotic item for that matter, and noticed that the label stated, “Made In China?! I mean REALLY, the irony!
Save and share our list of made in USA American flags so that when you are purchasing a new flag or patriotic banner, you can find them with confidence. We should always be respectfully displaying and handling the US flag, and practicing proper American flag etiquette, so information from Title 4 of the United States Code of Law- The Flag Code is included below.
Made in USA American Flags
Rushmore Rose USA
Rushmore Rose USA is a small, family run company that believes that every American flag should be made in the USA to better our nation and to support American manufacturing. This is why Rushmore Rose USA American flags are 100% manufactured in the USA. Rushmore Rose USA American flags are available in nylon or cotton. The nylon flag has embroidered stars and sewn stripes and is available in 3 sizes. The cotton flag is printed on premium cotton and polyester fabric and is available in one size only. All of Rushmore Rose USA American flags come with Made in USA certification, a one year warranty, and the Rushmore Rose Guarantee.
More Made in USA American Flags and Flag Accessories
Annin Flagmakers have been making flags since 1847 and are now the oldest flag manufacturer in the U.S. Annin has plants in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Virginia. Not only a great choice for U.S flags, Annin also manufactures Patriotic fabric decorations. I LOVE fabric bunting as a decorating choice as it is reusable, long lasting and a great Eco friendly choice over plastic banners!
Flagsource has been manufacturing U.S flags since the 1920s. Their manufacturing facilities are located in Batavia, Illinois. They carry an impressive selection of U.S Flags.
The Liberty Telescoping Flagpole Kit is a 100% manufactured in America flagpole kit- even the flag is made in the USA! The telescoping flagpole style, is in my opinion, is the most Eco-Friendly as it contains no additional hardware like ropes and anchors. If you have noticed any “Made in the USA” flagpoles in stores, please share in the comments!
Valley Forge has been manufacturing American flags in the USA since 1882. Valley Forge Flag Co is headquartered in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, and manufactures products in South Carolina. Valley Forge carries a great selection of U.S flags as well as patriotic decorations (yay for fabric!), all made in the USA.
How to Properly Display an American Flag
If you want to learn more about the U.S. Flag Code, and notice violations everywhere (like me), you can check out this Flag Code description where I acquired the flag rules in this post. Visit our article, Do's and Don'ts of American Flag Etiquette- Are you doing it right?
If you are displaying your U.S flag on the same pole as a state, city, municipality or organization flag, the U.S flag is always on the top. If using separate poles and you have a group these flags, the U.S flag is displayed at the highest point and at the center. If 2 flags are being displayed on separate poles, they are at the same level and the U.S flag is always at the place of honor to the observers extreme left. The U.S flag is always hoisted first and lowered last.
If you are displaying your U.S flag with a flag of another country, they must be on separate poles at the same level. Flags should be approximately the same size. International usage forbids the display of one nations flag over another during time of peace. I happened to notice this morning that my neighbor is in violation of this one. Sorry Canada, I am sure he is not declaring war!
You can hang your U.S. flag against a wall either horizontally or vertically. If you choose to do this, make sure that the Union (the blue part with the stars) is to the observer's left. When displayed in a window, the Union is to the left of the observer when viewed at from the street. I noticed a violation of this code on a house when I was out running errands today.
The U.S. flag is to be displayed from sunrise to sunset. The American flag CAN be displayed outside overnight IF properly lighted.
Flag Etiquette: How to Honor and Care for a United States Flag
You CAN leave your flag outside in bad weather IF it is an ALL WEATHER flag, which means it was manufactured to withstand all weather types.
Always make sure your American flag does not touch the ground or anything underneath it and always handle your flag with respect.
There are special days when the flag is flown at half staff. For more information on half staff flying check out these easy to follow instructions on the Home of Heroes website.
What To Do With a Damaged Flag
An American flag that is ruined beyond repair is to be destroyed in an honorable way, preferably by burning. It is NOT recommended to burn the flag in your own fire pit as dangerous chemicals can be emitted from burning flags. Not to mention your neighbors could call the police on you claiming you're a terrorist! A better option is to contact your local American Legion, Boy Scout Troop or Girl Scout Troop who will gladly take your flag for proper disposal.More flag rules to honor the American Flag
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It amazes me that so many USA flags are made in China. It is truly sad. Thanks for bringing my attention to this. Going to go see where my flag was made.
Wonderful info for all of us. I would only definitely purchase an American Made Flag.
boy oh boy, I never thought about that, but it is so true. It would be a nice gift to give someone a flag made in the USA. It is wonderful to have a list of companies, it makes it easy to find them! Thank you!
Thanks for posting this. We are an Annin, Flag Source and Valley Forge dealer for the past 40-years we also make custom flags in house which of course are made in USA as they are made right here in our Little Rock, Arkansas sewing department. You can’t beat Annin’s quality on flags but remember if you see it at Walmart, you aren’t getting Annin’s best quality flags. Those are the lowest quality they make. If you want higher quality with a warranty you have to buy from a flag dealer like ourselves. We have an additional warranty people can purchase to cover their flag for an entire year of daily use. No other flag company does that.
I have a bunch of smaller flags that I use to line the front garden for Flag Day, Memorial Day, July 4th — pretty much any excuse. I even put them out in the snow during the Olympics!
Irony? I think it’s nearly disgusting! Not just flags, so much more. But just as, no I think more important, is the info you have shared on how to display, care for, etc. our Flag. Honor it!
This post is indeed so inspiring. Every American should always have one to honor and be proud of. I think these American flags should never be from any country no matter how cheap or how beautiful it is. What is important is that these flags should be from America and not from somewhere else.
Really nice
Yes. I totally agree with you. Buy and fly an American flag that is made in America. It is the true spirit of a patriot to do so.
Ed of Flags-Unlimited.com
I didn’t realize Flag Day was coming up so quickly. The summer is already just flying by! Thanks for the reminder 🙂
Thanks so much for also including American Made flag poles! I know it sounds silly, but it’s really frustrating when you’re at a big box store and you see that the label says, “flag made in USA, other pieces imported.” So the flag is made here, but the piece that holds it up is from somewhere else!
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