The Spinning Pole

There have been many updates in the flag industry, but one stands out.

For as long as flags have been flying on house mounted flagpoles, they have gotten wrapped around the pole. This is called being “furled.” Many items try to negate this unsightely display of the American flag: the pole sleeve flag, the unwrapper tube and the neverfurl. They all accomplished the job of keeping the flag unfurled, but none has succeded as easily as the spinning pole has. It’s simple. Attach the flag and let it fly free. The spinning pole has made the un-wrapper tube and the never-furl obsolete.

What makes it so simple? The pole is actually two pieces of aluminum tube that screw together.

One piece has ball bearings in it allowing the top tube to spin. This spinning keeps the flag from wrapping. Simple. The Spinning pole video shows how a flag just spins free. (I don’t know how to rotate the video)

Texas State Flag

The Lone Star state is the only state that has flags in size 30′ x 60′ ready to go. This goes right along with the saying everything is bigger in Texas. At one time, Spain, France,Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederacy and the United States have all flown flags over Texas. They encompass the six flags of Texas. The Texas flag itself, consists of The Lone Star a large white star that was first used on flags carried by Texas during the Texas Revolution against Mexico in the 1830s. It is thought that the star comes from the Bonnie Blue Flag used in 1810 by the Settlers in West Florida. An official flag with this star was chosen in 1839, although during the Civil War, the Confederate flag was flown. The flag’s color blue stands for loyalty, white for purity and red for bravery. Texas State Flag Adopted: 1839 The 28th state, admitted 1845

How to Prevent Premature Flag Failure

Attention Attention Attention

Your American Flag deserves your attention. Watch the corners of the “fly end” for the first signs of wear. Trim off the worn hem and re-hem the end. It’s perfectly proper, and when done promptly and can extend the life of your flag.

High Winds (80 on the highway is breaking the speed limit)

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. Also, wind velocity is higher at the top of your flagpole.

Rain Rain Go Away

The added weight of moisture causes the flag to snap harder and wear out sooner.

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. (If your flag suffers color damage due to storm exposure, prompt washing in a mild detergent may remove the discoloration.)

Time to Take a Bath

Keep your flags clean. Dirt is sharp it cuts fabrics, dulls colors and wears out your flag sooner. Most outdoor flags can be washed. Give your flag a bath in mild detergent and rinse thoroughly. Indoor flags and parade flags should be dry cleaned.

Don’t Wet the Bed

Never store your flag wet. Dry the flag by hanging it neatly and evenly to dry. Wet fold creases are hard to get out and dampness ruins fabrics and causes mildew.

Of Rust and Care

Flagpole care and flag care go hand and hand. Rusty, pock marked poles chafe and tear flag fabrics and stitching. Rust scale can cause permanent stains. Please keep your flagpole in good condition.

Thanks to the now defunct Dettra Flag company for the above guidance.

Patrick Page

Flag-Works over America, LLC

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Patrick Page