We asked our customers to rank the best American flags across categories and they came through! (Bonus: our flag experts agree with their top picks.) We've narrowed down our customer favorites to help you find the best American flags for your needs: rain or shine, indoor or outdoor, nylon or polyester. And, as always, every flag on the list is 100% made in the USA.
Here are your top 5 best American flags:
Best American Flags For Your Budget:
Standard Nylon American Flags
The Standard Nylon is the ideal material for most flag displays. It’s lightweight, dries quickly, and has a rich, lustrous appearance. And it's 100% made in the USA! The Standard Nylon American Flag is our most economical version of the Stars and Stripes.
Our Standard Nylon American Flags:
- Are the most economical of our three nylon American flag styles.
- Are 100% MADE IN THE USA—not just assembled in the USA, but manufactured here, too.
- Are suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
- Have stripes that are sewn together using a specialty thread and a durable lock stitch.
- Embroidered stars on 2x3'-12x18' and Appliqued stars that are sewn (rather than glued) on 15x25' and larger.
- 2x3'-6x10' are finished with heading and grommets. 8x12' and larger are finished with a rope heading and two galvanized steel thimbles.
- The 10x15' and larger flags have additional grommets in the heading:
- 1 additional grommet - 10x15', 10x19', 12x18'
- 3 additional grommets - 15x25', 20x30', 20x38'
- 5 additional grommets - 25x40', 30x50', 30x60'
- 9 additional grommets - 40x70', 40x75'
- 11 additional grommets - 50x80'
- Sizes range from 2’x3’ – 50’x80.’
Get your Standard Nylon American flag here.
Best American Flags For Summer Sun:
Nyl-Glo American Flags
Nyl-Glo flags are produced from a material known as Solar Guard Nylon, this material is completely resistant to fading due to sunlight. The patented color process keeps your reds, whites, and blues looking bright and fade-resistant, making this our most durable nylon flag. So, the reds stay red, and the blues stay blue! Also, like other nylon flags it’s lightweight, dries quickly, and has a rich, lustrous appearance. Bonus: 100% made in the USA!
Our Nyl-Glo American Flags:
- Are the brightest and longest lasting of our three nylon flag styles. (The other styles are Standard Nylon and Signature.)
- Include a one-year colorfast guarantee.
- Are 100% MADE IN THE USA—not just assembled in the USA, but manufactured here, too.
- Are suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
- Are digitally printed on 200 denier nylon material.
- Have stripes that are sewn together using a specialty thread and a durable lock stitch.
- Use color matched thread for sewing the stripes.
- Embroidered stars on 3x5'-12x18' and Appliqued stars that are sewn (rather than glued) on 15x25' and larger.
- 3x5-8x12' are finished with heading and grommets. 8x12' and larger are finished with a rope heading and two galvanized steel thimbles.
- The 10x15' and larger flags have additional grommets in the heading:
- 1 additional grommet - 10x15', 10x19', 12x18'
- 3 additional grommets - 15x25', 20x30', 20x38'
- 5 additional grommets - 30x50', 30x60'
- Sizes range from 2’x3’ – 30 x30’
Get your Nyl-Glo American flag here.
Best American Flags For Home or Office:
Signature Nylon American Flags
Our Signature Nylon American Flags feature dense, embroidered stars that are 25% larger than other brands, making this flag a standout. The stitching has four rows of lock stitched durability, individually sewn stripes on material made from Solar Guard Nylon and finished with heading and two brass grommets. The colors stay very bright and look new for longer periods of time. This flag is also a great gift to give someone moving into a new house, joining the military, retiring from the military, or just someone who LOVES a true American-made flag!
Our Signature Nylon American Flags:
- Have larger stars than the other styles in Nylon Standard Nylon and Nyl-Glo
- Are 100% MADE IN THE USA—not just assembled in the USA, but manufactured here, too.
- Feature especially dense, embroidered stars that are approximately 25% bigger than the stars on most other flags.
Have stripes that:
- Are double-needle stitched using extra-strength, color-matched polyester thread.
- Have back stitch reinforcement.
- Are suitable for indoor or outdoor use.
- Are finished with a strong duck fabric heading and two #2 solid brass grommets.
- Sizes: 3x5’ and 4x6’
Get your Signature Nylon American flag here.
Best American Flags For Wind:
Standard Polyester American Flags
Our most economical polyester flag is made with 2-ply 100% polyester, open weave helps reduce wind resistance and extend the flag’s life. With four rows of fly end lock stitching, reinforced hem stitching on top and bottom. Fully embroidered bright white stars and finished with white cotton-polyester blend heading and two brass grommets. Once you purchase this flag, you’ll say “Bring on the WINDS!”
Our Standard Polyester American Flags:
- Are the most economical of our two polyester American flag styles. (The other style is Tough-Tex.)
- Are 100% MADE IN THE USA—not just assembled in the USA, but manufactured here, too.
- For outdoor use.
- Recommended for display in areas with frequent high-wind conditions.
- Have stripes that are sewn together using a specialty thread and a durable lock stitch.
- Embroidered stars on 3x5'-12x18' and Appliqued stars that are sewn (rather than glued) on 15x25' and larger.
- 3x5-6x10' are finished with heading and grommets. 8x12' and larger are finished with a rope heading and two galvanized steel thimbles.
- The 10x15' and larger flags have additional grommets in the heading:
- 1 additional grommet - 10x15', 10x19', 12x18'
- 3 additional grommets - 15x25', 20x30', 20x38'
- 5 additional grommets - 25x40', 30x50', 30x60'
- 9 additional grommets - 40x70', 40x75'
- 11 additional grommets - 50x80'
- Sizes range from: 3x5’ to 30’x60.’
Get your Standard Polyester American flag here.
Best American Flags For All Seasons:
Tough-Tex Polyester American Flags
The strongest, longest-lasting material, developed for maximum durability in strong wind conditions and intense sun. Tough-Tex Polyester American Flags are made with tough 2-ply 100% spun polyester, sewn strips, embroidered stars, and finished with canvas heading and brass grommets. They stand up to unpredictable weather conditions.
Our Tough-Tex Polyester American Flags:
- Are not only durable but are also the most colorfast of our three styles. (A comparable flag is the Standard Polyester)
- Come with a one-year colorfast guarantee; The red won't turn orange, and the blue won't turn purple. (The guarantee does not cover wear and tear.)
- Are 100% MADE IN THE USA — not just assembled in the USA, but manufactured here, too.
- Are made with an open-weave, two-ply polyester material.
- Are recommended for outdoor use.
- Have stripes that are sewn together using a specialty thread and a durable lock stitch.
- Embroidered stars on 3x5'-12x18' and Appliqued stars that are sewn (rather than glued) on 15x25' and larger.
- 3x5-8x12' are finished with heading and grommets. 8x12' and larger are finished with a rope heading and two galvanized steel thimbles.
- The 10x15' and larger flags have additional grommets in the heading:
- 1 additional grommet - 10x15', 10x19', 12x18'
- 3 additional grommets - 15x25', 20x30', 20x38'
- 5 additional grommets - 30x50', 30x60'
- Sizes range from 3x5’ to 30’x60.’
Get your Tough-Tex Polyester American flag here.
More About Our Nylon American Flags
At Flags USA, we only sell nylon flags constructed of tightly woven 200-denier fabric that flutters in the slightest breeze yet is strong enough for most weather conditions. We carry three types of 100% made-in-the-USA nylon flags finished with canvas headings and grommets. Which one is best for you? Standard Nylon are the best American flags when you're on a budget. Nyl-Glo flags are the best American flags for summer sun. And the Signature Nylon are the best American flag for your home or office mounted poles.
More About Our Polyester American Flags
High winds can batter a flag. Polyester flags are ideal for use in areas where windy conditions cause a nylon flag to deteriorate quickly. The two-ply fabric used to make our polyester flags has an open weave. The resulting flag looks great and wears exceptionally well because the wind can readily flow through it. Our polyester flags are finished with a heavy duck fabric heading and brass grommets. Standard Polyester are the best American flags for windy weather. Tough-Tex Polyester are the best American flags for all weather conditions.
Bonus! Best Outdoor Residential Flag Set:
Spinning Flagpole with the Standard Nylon American Flag
If you want to take the guesswork out of flying your flag, grab our outdoor residential flag set, which comes with a spinning flagpole and an American flag! The spinning pole prevents the flag from wrapping around the pole, so you can fly your flag beautifully all year 'round!