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Nylon Garden & House Flags

Nylon is the go-to fabric for large house flags (3x5, 4x6) and heavy-duty patriotic flags. Lighter-weight than polyester, flies freely in light wind, and is used for most American flag applications.

Pros

  • Lightweight — flies in lighter wind than polyester
  • Industry standard for traditional American flags
  • Resilient against tearing
  • Holds bright colors well

Cons

  • Not typical for 12.5x18 garden flags (most are polyester)
  • Can mildew if left wet for extended periods
  • Premium price for larger sizes ($40+)

Nylon flag picks

  1. Freedom Garden FlagFreedom Garden Flag
  2. Freedom Applique House FlagFreedom Applique House Flag
  3. American Cupcake Garden FlagAmerican Cupcake Garden Flag
  4. American Cupcake House FlagAmerican Cupcake House Flag
  5. Freedom Eagle House FlagFreedom Eagle House Flag
  6. Freedom Eagle Garden FlagFreedom Eagle Garden Flag
  7. Beagles And Duck Garden FlagBeagles And Duck Garden Flag
  8. Beagles And Duck House FlagBeagles And Duck House Flag
  9. American Boots Garden FlagAmerican Boots Garden Flag
  10. American Boots House FlagAmerican Boots House Flag
  11. Americana Horse Garden FlagAmericana Horse Garden Flag
  12. Americana Horse House FlagAmericana Horse House Flag
  13. Americana Motorcycle Banner Garden FlagAmericana Motorcycle Banner Garden Flag
  14. Americana Motorcycle Banner House FlagAmericana Motorcycle Banner House Flag
  15. Celebrating Freedom Garden FlagCelebrating Freedom Garden Flag
  16. Celebrating Freedom House FlagCelebrating Freedom House Flag
  17. Patriotic Flowers Garden FlagPatriotic Flowers Garden Flag
  18. Patriotic Flowers House FlagPatriotic Flowers House Flag
  19. Native American Garden FlagNative American Garden Flag
  20. Native American House FlagNative American House Flag
  21. Happy 4th July Independence Day Garden FlagHappy 4th July Independence Day Garden Flag
  22. Happy 4th of July Independence Day House FlagHappy 4th of July Independence Day House Flag
  23. I Love USA Garden FlagI Love USA Garden Flag
  24. I Love USA House FlagI Love USA House Flag

Care and background

Material choice determines how long your flag lasts and how good it looks doing it. See our wash guide for material-specific cleaning, our wind-fix guide for hanging, the size guide, and the seasonal calendar. Compare other materials: Polyester, Burlap, Applique.

Frequently asked questions

Is nylon better than polyester for flags?

Nylon flies in lighter wind and is the traditional fabric for American flags (3x5, 4x6). Polyester is heavier and more durable in high-wind conditions. Most 12.5x18 garden flags are polyester; most 3x5 house flags are nylon.

What size are nylon flags?

Nylon flags commonly come in 3x5, 4x6, 5x8, 6x10 and larger. For garden-flag-sized displays (12.5x18), polyester is more common.

How do I care for a nylon flag?

Cold hand wash with mild detergent, air dry fully before re-hanging to prevent mildew. Store indoors in winter.