U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) - Sewn Flag
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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) – Sewn Flag

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U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) - Sewn Flag

  • Official Department of Labor design on nylon, made in the USA
  • Appliquéd (satin stitch) and embroidered (fill stitch) by hand
  • 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, 52x66 IN

Product Description

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Sewn Flag is appliquéd and embroidered by hand in our Alexandria, Virginia shop. Each color of the Department of Labor’s official emblem is cut from fabric and satin stitched to the nylon field, lettering and fine detail are embroidered with a fill stitch, and the flag is made in the USA. Most sewn flags are finished with a pole hem for indoor and ceremonial display; order it with grommets if it will fly on an outdoor pole.

This is a call-in item, so you choose the details with us. Order the DOL sewn flag single-sided or double-sided, with a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets, in 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 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 Department of Labor administers federal laws on wages, hours, workplace safety and health, unemployment insurance, pensions and job training. Its agencies include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Wage and Hour Division, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Mine Safety and Health Administration and the Employment and Training Administration.

Choose Your Options

Every U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Sewn Flag is made to order, so tell us how you want it built. These are the choices.

Pole hem illustration for the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Sewn 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, so the appliqué shows through 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.
  • Sewn construction: Each color of the emblem is cut from fabric and appliquéd to the field with a satin stitch. Lettering and fine detail are embroidered with a fill stitch. The result stands in relief and reads across a room.
  • Size: 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 FT, 52x66 IN. For another size, give us the finished width and height you need.

Product Features

  • Official Department of Labor design: the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Sewn Flag carries the Department of Labor’s official emblem, reproduced to the agency’s design in the mounting and size you order.
  • Sewn construction: each element of the emblem is cut from fabric and satin stitched to the nylon field, with lettering and fine detail embroidered in fill stitch, so the design stands in relief and reads across a room.
  • Nylon field: lightweight nylon that hangs well on an indoor pole and carries cleanly in a parade.
  • 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, 52x66 IN.
  • Made in the USA: every DOL 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.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) was created on March 4, 1913, when President William Howard Taft signed its organic act on his last day in office, separating Labor from the Department of Commerce and Labor formed ten years earlier. The act charged it "to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United States." William B. Wilson, a former United Mine Workers official and member of Congress, became the first Secretary. The department took over the Bureau of Labor Statistics, created in 1884, along with the Bureau of Immigration, the Bureau of Naturalization and the Children's Bureau.

The department added the Wage and Hour Division under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in 1971, and took over federal mine safety from Interior with the Mine Safety and Health Administration in 1978. In 2025 it also agreed to help the Department of Education administer adult education, career and technical education, and many K-12 and postsecondary grant programs.

The organic act left the design of the seal to the President, and Woodrow Wilson approved it on June 21, 1913. It shows an eagle with outspread wings above a gold shield divided by a red band. An anvil sits at the top of the shield and a plow at the bottom, with a pulley, a lever and an inclined plane on the band.

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Flag: Symbolism at a Glance

  • Gold: Integrity.
  • Red: Courage and endurance.
  • Anvil and plow: Industry.
  • Pulley, lever and inclined plane: The three fundamental principles of mechanics, and humanity's efforts to understand and harness the forces of nature for productive ends.

  • Product: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Sewn Flag
  • Material: Nylon
  • Construction: Appliqué (satin stitch) and embroidery (fill stitch) on nylon
  • 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, 52x66 IN
  • Display: Indoor and ceremonial with a pole hem; outdoor with grommets
  • 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

  • Labor headquarters and regional offices
  • OSHA and Wage and Hour district offices
  • Job Corps centers and American Job Centers
  • Safety recognition events and employee ceremonies
  • Retirement, promotion and award presentations
  • Post it beside the American flag at a podium, or carry it on a parade pole

Which options can I choose on the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Sewn Flag?

Single-sided or double-sided; a pole hem, a fringed pole hem or grommets; and 3x4 FT, 3x5 FT, 4x6 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 Department of Labor 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.

How is the DOL sewn flag stitched?

Each color of the emblem is cut from fabric and appliquéd to the nylon field with a satin stitch, a dense zigzag that seals the edge of every piece. Lettering and fine detail are embroidered with a fill stitch. Both are done by hand in our Alexandria, Virginia shop.

Can the DOL sewn flag be flown outdoors?

Yes, finished with grommets. A pole hem and fringe is for indoor and parade use, because a ceremonial finish wears quickly in weather. For a flag that flies every day, the DOL printed flag is the usual choice.

How is the Department of Labor 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 Department of Labor flag flies below it.

How do I order the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Sewn 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 DOL flag for several locations can ask about a business account, and we keep the DOL 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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