{"id":36,"date":"2012-01-16T14:42:32","date_gmt":"2012-01-16T14:42:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.flag-works.com\/blog\/?p=36"},"modified":"2012-01-18T14:02:35","modified_gmt":"2012-01-18T14:02:35","slug":"how-to-prevent-premature-flag-failure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flag-works.com\/blog\/flags-2\/how-to-prevent-premature-flag-failure\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Prevent Premature Flag Failure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Attention Attention Attention<\/strong>
\nYour American Flag<\/a> deserves your attention.\u00a0 Watch the corners of the \u201cfly end\u201d for the first signs of wear.\u00a0 Trim off the worn hem and re-hem the end.\u00a0 It\u2019s perfectly proper, and when done promptly and can extend the life of your flag.<\/p>\n

High Winds (80 on the highway is breaking the speed limit)<\/strong><\/p>\n

When your flag is flown in high winds something has to give. Common sense should tell you your flag is working to hard. Take your flag inside.\u00a0 Also, wind velocity is higher at the top of your flagpole<\/a>.
\nRain Rain Go Away<\/strong>
\nThe added weight of moisture causes the flag to snap harder and wear out sooner.<\/p>\n

High winds and rain can beat some of the dye out of flag fabrics and cause color migration. This can happen to even the best of flags.\u00a0 (If your flag suffers color damage due to storm exposure, prompt washing in a mild detergent may remove the discoloration.)
\nTime to Take a Bath<\/strong>
\nKeep your flags clean. Dirt is sharp it cuts fabrics, dulls colors and wears out your flag sooner. Most outdoor flags can be washed.\u00a0 Give your flag a bath in mild detergent and rinse thoroughly.\u00a0 Indoor flags and parade flags<\/a> should be dry cleaned.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Wet the Bed<\/h1>\n

Never store your flag wet.\u00a0 Dry the flag by hanging it neatly and evenly to dry.\u00a0 Wet fold creases are hard to get out and dampness ruins fabrics and causes mildew.
\nOf Rust and Care<\/strong>
\nFlagpole care and flag care go hand and hand.\u00a0 Rusty, pock marked poles chafe and tear flag fabrics<\/a> and stitching. Rust scale can cause permanent stains.\u00a0 Please keep your flagpole in good condition.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the now defunct Dettra Flag company for the above guidance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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