National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Printed Flag

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) – Printed Flag

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Printed Flag

  • Official National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration design on nylon, made in the USA
  • Dye-printed on 200 denier nylon, lock stitched
  • Single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal); pole hem, fringed pole hem or grommets
  • 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT, 52x66 IN

Product Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Printed Flag is dye-printed on 200 denier nylon, so every line of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s official emblem reproduces exactly, and it is made in the USA. Most printed flags are finished with a canvas header and brass grommets for an outdoor flagpole; a pole hem is available for indoor and parade display.

This is a call-in item, so you choose the details with us. Order the NOAA printed flag single-sided or double-sided, with a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets, in 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT or 52x66 IN. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or request a quote and we will confirm the details before production.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Commerce. It issues national weather forecasts and warnings, operates environmental satellites, charts U.S. coastal waters, conducts ocean and atmospheric research, and manages marine fisheries. NOAA defines its mission as science, service and stewardship: understanding and predicting changes in weather, climate, the ocean and coasts; sharing that knowledge with the public; and conserving and managing coastal and marine ecosystems and resources. Six line offices carry out this work, supported by a fleet of ships and aircraft and the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps.

Choose Your Options

Every National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Printed Flag is made to order, so tell us how you want it built. These are the choices.

Pole hem illustration for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Printed Flag: a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge slides over the pole
Pole hem: a sewn sleeve that slides over the pole
Illustration of an indoor flag with a pole hem and gold fringe on three edges
Pole hem with fringe: gold rayon trim on three edges
Close-up illustration of two brass grommets set into a canvas flag header
Grommets: brass rings in a canvas header, for an outdoor pole
Single-sided flag: the design is on the front only and the back is blankNCFFRONTBLANKBACK
Single-sided: design on the front, blank back
Double-sided, double-reverse: one layer of fabric, the design shows through on the back in reverseNCFFRONTNCFREADS IN REVERSEBACK
Double-sided (double-reverse): design shows through in reverse
Double-sided, double-paneled: two panels sewn back to back so the design reads correctly on both sidesNCFFRONTNCFSECOND PANEL, SEWN BACK TO BACKBACK
Double-sided (double-paneled): reads correctly on both sides
Double-sided, single field double seal: one field with the seal on the front and a second seal tacked to the backNCFFRONTNCFSECOND SEAL TACKED ONBACK
Double-sided (single field, double seal): second seal on the back

  • Mounting: A pole hem is a sewn sleeve along the hoist edge that slides over an indoor or parade pole. A pole hem with fringe adds gold rayon fringe on three edges, the traditional ceremonial finish. Grommets are brass rings set into a canvas header, the standard finish for an outdoor flagpole.
  • Single-sided or double-sided: A single-sided flag carries the design on the front only; the back is blank. A double-sided flag shows the design on both sides and is built one of three ways:
    • Double-reverse: one layer of fabric, printed on one side so the dye soaks through and the design shows on the back in reverse. The lightest build.
    • Double-paneled: two panels sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly on both sides. The heaviest build, and it needs the most wind to fly.
    • Single field, double seal: one field with the emblem on the front and a second emblem tacked to the back, so the seal reads correctly from either side without the weight of two panels.
  • Printed construction: Acid dye bonds into the nylon fiber, so the color goes deep and stays bright outdoors. Every printed flag is lock stitched, the stronger interlocking stitch, on the seams and header. For appliqué and embroidery instead of print, see the sewn version of this flag.
  • Size: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT, 52x66 IN. For another size, give us the finished width and height you need.

Product Features

  • Official National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration design: the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Printed Flag carries the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s official emblem, reproduced to the agency’s design in the mounting and size you order.
  • Printed construction: dye-printed on 200 denier nylon and lock stitched, so fine seal detail reproduces exactly and the color holds up in sun and rain.
  • Nylon field: lightweight nylon that flies in a light breeze, sheds water and dries quickly.
  • Built your way: single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal); pole hem, fringed pole hem or grommets; 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT, 52x66 IN.
  • Made in the USA: every NOAA flag we sell is made in the USA.
  • Matched sets: order one flag or a set for every office, and the mounting and size will be the same on each.

NOAA's roots reach back more than two centuries. On February 10, 1807, President Thomas Jefferson signed the act that created the Survey of the Coast. It was renamed the U.S. Coast Survey in 1836 and the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1878. On February 9, 1870, a joint resolution of Congress created a national weather service within the Army Signal Service. In 1890, Congress moved that work to a new U.S. Weather Bureau in the Department of Agriculture, and the bureau moved to the Department of Commerce in 1940. Congress created the U.S. Commission of Fish and Fisheries on February 9, 1871, with Spencer Fullerton Baird as its first commissioner.

In 1965, the Coast and Geodetic Survey and the Weather Bureau came under the new Environmental Science Services Administration (ESSA) in the Department of Commerce. On July 9, 1970, President Richard Nixon sent Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1970 to Congress. The plan established NOAA within the Department of Commerce and abolished ESSA. It also moved the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries from the Department of the Interior, along with the National Sea Grant program and other ocean and atmospheric functions. NOAA began operating on October 3, 1970.

Today NOAA works through six line offices: the National Weather Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), the National Ocean Service, the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research, and the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The Office of Marine and Aviation Operations operates NOAA's ships and aircraft. Officers of the NOAA Commissioned Officer Corps, one of the eight uniformed services of the United States, serve aboard them. The corps traces its origin to the commissioned service of the Coast and Geodetic Survey, established in 1917.

The NOAA flag descends from the flag of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Ten designs were proposed in 1898. On January 16, 1899, the Survey was authorized its first official flag: blue, with a red triangle on a white disc. NOAA states that the triangle symbolizes triangulation in surveying. From 1965 to 1970, ESSA kept this design and added a stylized globe on a blue disc at the center. NOAA retained the 1899 design and placed its own emblem at the center. In 1971, NOAA employees chose that emblem from three designs offered by Dr. Robert White, the agency's first administrator. Under NOAA Administrative Order 201-6A, this flag, the NOAA Service Flag, is displayed or flown at NOAA installations and flown aboard NOAA ships.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Flag: Symbolism at a Glance

  • Blue field: The background color, carried over from the 1899 Coast and Geodetic Survey flag.
  • White disc: Part of the 1899 Coast and Geodetic Survey design. It frames the red triangle.
  • Red triangle: Triangulation in surveying, a link to the Coast and Geodetic Survey.
  • NOAA emblem: The agency's official emblem since 1971. NOAA says it illustrates the connections among the Earth, ocean, atmosphere and ecosystems.
  • White gull: Dr. Robert White said it links the atmosphere to the sea or Earth, and that the upper line of its wings resembles a foaming ocean wave.
  • Dark blue and light blue fields: The sky above and the water below.

  • Product: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Printed Flag
  • Material: Nylon
  • Construction: Acid dye printed on 200 denier nylon; lock stitched
  • Mounting: Pole hem, pole hem with gold rayon fringe, or canvas header with brass grommets
  • Sides: Single-sided or double-sided (double-reverse, double-paneled or single field double seal)
  • Sizes: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT, 52x66 IN
  • Display: Outdoor flagpole with grommets; indoor and parade with a pole hem
  • Origin: Made in the USA
  • Ordering: Call 703-751-2411 or request a quote; this item is not sold online
  • Hardware: Indoor poles, floor stands, finials, outdoor poles and halyard are in Hardware and Accessories

  • NOAA offices, laboratories and National Weather Service forecast offices
  • NOAA ships, flown with the commission pennant
  • NOAA ships dressed with flags in port
  • Official NOAA ceremonies, dedications and agency events
  • Fly it beneath the American flag on an outdoor flagpole, or on its own pole beside it

Which options can I choose on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Printed Flag?

Single-sided or double-sided; a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets; and 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 5x8 FT or 52x66 IN. Review them above, then call or request a quote.

How is a double-sided flag made?

Three ways. Double-reverse is one layer of fabric, so the design shows through on the back in reverse; it is the lightest build and flies in the least wind. Double-paneled is two panels sewn back to back, so the design reads correctly on both sides; it is the heaviest. Single field, double seal is one field with a second emblem tacked to the back, so the seal reads correctly from either side at close to single-layer weight.

For a flag seen from both sides indoors, double-paneled or single field double seal reads best. For an outdoor pole, double-reverse flies most easily. Tell us where the flag will hang and we will recommend one.

Should I order the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration flag sewn or printed?

Sewn appliqué and embroidery gives the emblem relief and texture, and it is the traditional choice for a ceremonial flag indoors. Printed reproduces fine seal detail exactly and is the usual choice for an outdoor flagpole. Both are made in the USA. If you are unsure, tell us where the flag will be displayed and we will recommend one.

Can the NOAA printed flag be displayed indoors?

Yes. Order it with a pole hem, plain or with fringe, for an indoor or parade pole. For a formal ceremonial flag with appliqué and embroidery, see the NOAA sewn flag.

How long does a printed flag last outdoors?

It depends on wind, sun and how often it flies. Acid dye bonds into the nylon fiber, so the color holds up well, and every printed flag is lock stitched for the wind. Tell us where the flag will fly and we will recommend a size and a replacement schedule.

How is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration flag flown with the American flag?

The American flag takes the position of honor. On separate poles of the same height it flies on its own right, which is the viewer’s left. When two flags share one halyard, the American flag is at the peak and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration flag flies below it.

How do I order the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Printed Flag?

It is a call-in item. Review your options above, then call 703-751-2411 or send them through our contact page with the quantity you need. We confirm the details before anything goes into production. Agencies that order the NOAA flag for several locations can ask about a business account, and we keep the NOAA flag design on file so reorders match the first set. Browse the full government agency flag collection for other departments, or read about our appliqué and embroidery and custom printing.

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