When choosing a location to fly your flag ensure that the flag will not come in contact with your house, branches, bricks, gutters, bushes, etc. Your flag should be able to fly completely around the pole without coming in contact with anything. The smallest tear can soon result in a tattered flag.

For house size decorative flags we recommend poles equipped with anti-wrap clips or sleeves. These reduce stress on the flag by allowing it to move around the pole and avoid tangling.

For best results, do not expose your flag to heavy rain, snow, or high winds. These forces of nature can shorten a flag's life considerably. If weather conditions are harsh, we recommend taking the flag down until the bad weather passes. Your flag will last longer. Should the flag become wet, it should be spread out and allowed to dry completely before storing. Do not fold or roll up a damp or wet flag.

To keep its rich colors looking bright, clean your flag regularly, before soiling and discoloration from dirt, smoke, dust and other airborne contaminants "set" in the fabric. Flags can be hand washed with cold water and a mild soap. After cleaning, it should be hung or spread out and allowed to dry completely. Do not fold or roll up a damp or wet flag.

Inspect your flags frequently for fraying or worn stitching. Make repairs and then hand wash if needed to remove any outdoor dirt. Hang to dry. Trimming off and re-hemming torn or frayed ends will help extend the life of your flag. The ultraviolet sunrays will eventually deteriorate the flag materials to a point that the flag cannot be repaired.

Regardless of how well it is constructed, these are only decorative flags - just a piece of cloth! Sooner or later they will succumb to the elements. However, reasonable good care can contribute greatly to a longer life.