Our Hurricane flags are the very finest made. Given reasonable care they should provide maximum service and satisfaction. Here are a few simple suggestions to help you enjoy your new flag longer.

When the flag becomes wet, it should be spread out and allowed to dry completely.

Do not fold or roll up a wet or damp flag. Allow it to dry out, preferably in the sun.

To keep the red color looking bright clean your flag regularly, before soiling and discoloration from dirt, smoke, dust and other airborne contaminants permanently lodge into the fabric. Your flags can be washed with cold water and a mild soap, then thoroughly rinsed and spread out to dry. Do not let the flag stand in the wash water or you might experience some black dying the red.

Do not place the flag where the wind will whip it into rough surfaces, tree branches, wires, cables, etc. The smallest tear can soon result in a tattered flag. Keep pole surfaces free of heavy dirt, rust, scale and corrosion that could damage your flag. Inspect your flag regularly and especially after each tropical storm or hurricane for signs of wear. In particular, look for fabric or thread tears, which may occur on the end.

If you get a little tear, just trim off the end and re-hem the frayed end. This will help extend the life of your hurricane flag.

Due to consistent wind patterns and ultraviolet exposure there is not an exact answer to how long your hurricane flag will last. The U.S. Government generally expects a nylon flag to last 90 days, based on daily usage from sunrise to sunset- but not during periods of inclement weather. Tests have shown that in some cases a flag flown 24 hours a day will last only one- fourth as long as one flown during daylight hours only. This rules don't necessary apply to storm set flags, as they can experience their full life expectancy with a Category 2 storm delivering full force winds. Regardless of how well it is constructed, a flag is after all, only a piece cloth and will sooner or later succumb to the elements.

Good maintenance practices will extend the life of your hurricane flag.