Gettysburg Flag® Heavy Duty Polyester American Flag

Created with tear resistant 2-ply polyester material, this Heavy Duty American Flag is our 2nd tier polyester flag. The woven 2-ply thread creates the canvas-like fabric with rich colors. For best use, fly in areas with high winds because this flag was designed for maximum strength!

Key Features of Our Heavy Duty Polyester Flag

• Layered polyester fabric that strengthens the overall bond of the flag for the highest wind resistance
• Fast and reliable shipping you get to choose! Get your new polyester American flag shipped out today if you order before 3:00PM ET
• Our flags are always lock stitched and NEVER chain stitched
• Bright-white and fully embroidered stars, on all flags up to 6x10'. High end appliqué sewn stars used on flag sizes 12x18’+
• We use a double stitched unidirectional stitch pattern with thicker thread to reinforce and help guarantee maximum strength while still being able to fly strong
• Finished with X-box corner stitching, and 4 rows of fly end stitching to give you the most tear resistant American flag possible
• Solid brass grommets on all flags up to 6x10', for a secure attachment to your flag pole with some sizes available with a pole sleeve
• American jobs maintained with 100% American sourced materials from the thread to the grommet! Entirely manufactured in the USA

Heavy Duty Polyester Flag Size and Mounting Recommendations

• 2x3’ – A smaller flag size for 5' flagpoles. Also found on large boats and RVs.
• 2.5x4’ – Ideal for 5' house-mounted poles, such as our 5' spinning pole.
• 3x5’ – The most popular flag size, commonly used on 6' house-mounted poles or in-ground poles up to 20' tall.
• 4x6’ – Traditionally used on in-ground flagpoles that are 25' tall.
• 5x8’ – Designed for use on in-ground flagpoles that are 30' tall.
• 5x9.5’ – Primarily used for folding and displaying in American flag cases.
• 6x10’ – Suited for in-ground flagpoles between 35' and 40' tall.
• 8x12’ – Properly sized for flagpoles between 40' and 50' tall.
• 10x15’ – Designed for flagpoles ranging from 50' to 60' tall.
• 12x18’ – Best suited for flagpoles between 60' and 75' tall.
• 10x19’ or 12x18’ – Correct flag size for flagpoles between 60' and 75' tall.
• For larger flag sizes, refer to this chart. If you're unsure of the right size, feel free to contact us for assistance in selecting the perfect American flag.
• Pole sleeve and tab options – Best suited for house-mounted poles without grommet attachment capabilities. Also commonly used on indoor flagpoles where a pole sleeve is required.
• Header and grommet style – The most popular method of attaching flags, used on both house-mounted and in-ground poles. Typically made of brass and connected via snap clips or plastic grommet rings, such as those found on our rotating spinning pole.
• "D" Ring style – Found on some 8x12' and larger flags, these durable metal rings are designed for attaching larger snap clips to support heavier fabric.
• Rope and thimble – Used on some 8x12' and larger flags, these strong metal thimbles attach to larger snap clips, with a reinforced rope sewn into the header to provide extra strength when flown.

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Related American Flag Products & Accessories

If you love the Heavy Duty Polyester American Flag, then you should take a look at some of our other polyester flag options! We carry state, country and military flags in polyester options across our site. In addition to this option we also carry our Steadfast® polyester, and the Battle-Tough® nylon American Flags. These are our most durable options in the polyester and nylon fabric material.

Not sure which durable American flag option will work best for you? Give our flag experts a call at 1-888-697-3524 or contact us online and we'd be happy to point you in the right direction!

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