How to Retire the American Flag [Infographic]

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Do you have an older flag that you’re ready to retire? We’ve put together the following infographic to help you out:   If you’re interested in purchasing an American Flag, please visit our online store. If you have any questions about flags, please contact us.

Using Outdoor Flags to Promote Your New Community

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If you’re looking to get the word out about your new community, custom outdoor flags are a great way to help people find out about you. With their bright colors and eye-catching motion, custom flags will be sure to get people’s attention. Let’s look at the available options for outdoor flags: Custom Flagpole Flags Flying a flag from a flagpole …

How Custom Miniature Flags Can Help Your School Raise Money

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As the new school year begins, schools and parent teacher organizations are looking for ways to raise funds, but one possibility they might not have considered is custom miniature flags. While these types of flags, which are sometimes called stick flags, are probably most commonly associated with patriotic events like 4th of July parades, the stars and stripes flag isn’t the …

Choosing a Custom Flag to Represent your University

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As the new school year begins, colleges and universities may be looking to fly flags that bear their logo or seal around campus. Making these flags available for purchase by students and alumni is also a great way to promote school spirit. But what are the best options for custom university flags? One-Sided vs. Two-Sided For flags that will be …

Proper U.S. Flag Disposal

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As a symbol of our country, the United States flag should be treated with respect. If you own and fly an American flag, you want to be sure to observe proper etiquette, but what about a flag that has reached the end of its natural lifespan? Here are some tips on how to properly dispose of an American flag: Burning …

Not All American Flags Are Created Equal

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Buying an American flag is not as straightforward as it may seem. You’ll need to consider the different options available and make sure that you choose the ones that best fit your needs. At A Stars and Stripes Flag Corporation, our flags are meant to last. We use a combination of the highest quality components and state-of-the-art manufacturing to give …

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Feather Flags Vs. Wave Banners: Weighing Your Options

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These days, the streets in many cities or towns are lined with colorful banners advertising nearby stores or products to people driving or walking by. These eye-catching banners, which are known as wave banners or feather flags, are hard to miss, and if you’re looking to promote your business or organization, you’ll want to take advantage of the opportunity they …

Installing an Inground Flagpole

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For schools, businesses, or municipalities that want to fly an American flag and/or the flags of their state, city, and organization, an inground flagpole is a great addition to their building. However, these flagpoles need to be installed correctly. Here are some tips for installing your flagpole: Review the installation instructions to determine the size of the area needed for …

Why Custom Garden Flags Should Be Your Next Fundraiser

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If you’re tired of selling the same products year after year after year to earn money for your organization and you’re looking for a unique item to sell for your next fundraiser, try custom garden flags! Sales of these decorative custom flags are a great way to earn money, and they will also increase awareness of your organization wherever they are …

Celebrating the Fourth of July

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July 4th is one of the major holidays celebrated in the United States, commemorating the date the country became an independent nation. The United States flag is an important part of Independence Day celebrations, possibly more than any other day of the year. Let’s take a look at the history of the Fourth of July, tips on flag etiquette to …

Getting Visual: Choosing the Right Graphics for Your Custom Flags

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Custom flags are a great way to get the message out about your organization, or just to decorate your home, school, or business, with your personalized logo or seal. But when you’re planning to create a custom flag, there are a large number of considerations to take into account – focusing on the graphics included on your custom flags and …

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Using Swooper Flags To Help Your New Community Get Noticed

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You’ve probably seen them when driving down the street: colorful banners flapping in the wind advertising local businesses. Swooper flags, which are also known as wave banners or feather flags, are a great way to get the word out about your new community. Their bright colors and large text make them highly visible, ensuring that anyone passing by will know …

What Is the Right Flagpole for Your Home?

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Flying a custom flag or American flag in front of your house is a great way to demonstrate your patriotism or support for a team or organization. But if you’re looking to install a new flagpole, you might be wondering what your options are. We’ve put together this quick guide to help you make the right decision: The first choice …

Choosing a Flagpole for Your School, Business, or Municipality

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For organizations like schools, businesses, and municipalities, flying an American flag, along with flags for their state, city, or the organization itself (see the etiquette for displaying flags here), in front of their building is a great way to demonstrate patriotism and catch the eyes of people passing by. But if you’re looking to install a flagpole, what are your …

Celebrating Memorial Day

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Memorial Day is a major United States Holiday, recognizing the people who have died in service to their country. As an important symbol of our country, the United States flag plays a large part in Memorial Day celebrations. Let’s take a look at the history of Memorial Day, how the flag should be flown on this holiday, and events taking …