Product Description
A nylon American banner is an American flag finished with a sleeve instead of grommets, made for the 1 IN banner-style poles that mount on a house. The sleeve slides over the pole, and a tab at the top, leather or Velcro with a slit, fastens to the pole so the banner does not slide down or spin off.
The banner is heavyweight 200 denier nylon with a dense weave, densely embroidered stars, and sewn stripes, with four rows of stitching on the fly hem. Choose 2.5 FT x 4 FT with leather tab, 3 FT x 5 FT with leather tab, or 3 FT x 5 FT with Velcro tab. All are made in the USA.
Nylon American Banner Features
- Nylon sleeve for 1 IN poles – the sewn sleeve fits standard banner-style house poles.
- Leather or Velcro tab – a tab at the top of the sleeve fastens the banner to the pole; the Velcro tab has a slit for the pole’s screw or stop.
- Heavyweight 200 denier nylon – dense weave, fully dyed, UV-resistant, and light enough to fly in a breeze.
- Embroidered stars, sewn stripes – 50 densely embroidered stars and 13 stripes joined with a double-needle lock stitch.
- Reinforced fly hem – four rows of stitching with back-tack reinforcement.
- Made in the USA – sewn here, as an American flag should be.
Historical Background
The Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes on June 14, 1777, with 13 stripes for the original colonies and 13 stars for a new constellation. As states joined the Union the star count grew, and the 50-star pattern in use today was set on July 4, 1960 after Hawaii became a state. The rules for displaying the flag, including half-staff and nighttime display, are set out in the United States Flag Code.
The house pole with a sleeved flag is the most common way the flag is flown at home. It grew from the porch flag of the early twentieth century, a short staff in an angled bracket by the door, and the sleeve finish suits it better than grommets because there is no halyard to clip to. The tab at the top of the sleeve is what keeps a sleeved flag from wrapping and sliding on a windy day.
Symbolism at a Glance
- Thirteen stripes: the original colonies that declared independence.
- Fifty stars: the states of the Union, one star for each.
- Red: hardiness and valor.
- White: purity and innocence.
- Blue: vigilance, perseverance, and justice.
