I've bought several of these over the last five years. This one seems thinner and more sheer, I can see right through it. Anyone else have the same experience?
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis
March 21, 2022, 06:03 PM
tatortodd
Not familiar with the brand, but that's one of the thinnest looking flags I've ever seen.
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March 21, 2022, 06:47 PM
Skins2881
quote:
Originally posted by tatortodd: Not familiar with the brand, but that's one of the thinnest looking flags I've ever seen.
They produce 100% US made/sourced flags, with production in Virginia. This is the fifth one I've owned (according to Amazon purchase history). I don't ever remember them being so sheer.
Here's a company video, long history and US made. It's a company I'm happy to give my money to.
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis
March 21, 2022, 07:33 PM
flashguy
I looked at them a couple of years ago. They don't make an official size US Flag (aspect ratio 1:1.9) so I didn't buy from them. I only fly official sized flags. Valley Forge offers them, but they were out of stock the last time I looked (they are also an American company).
flashguy
Texan by choice, not accident of birth
March 21, 2022, 08:42 PM
safespot
I bought my parents a Model 2710 from Amazon back in 2013. It cost $25.91. The flag still looks great even though it’s used March through November at the coast. No fraying and no noticeable fading.
In September I caught the same model on sale for $23.14. This one hasn’t been opened. I’ll take a look at it and report back later.
March 21, 2022, 08:53 PM
marksman41
For over a decade I've only used their nylon flags and usually get a new one every year, but a couple of years ago I bought one of their Tough-Tex flags and was disappointed in its lack of longevity (color-fastness, durability, etc.).
Since then I've gone back to using only the nylon flag.
March 21, 2022, 11:38 PM
safespot
quote:
Originally posted by safespot: I bought my parents a Model 2710 from Amazon back in 2013. It cost $25.91. The flag still looks great even though it’s used March through November at the coast. No fraying and no noticeable fading.
In September I caught the same model on sale for $23.14. This one hasn’t been opened. I’ll take a look at it and report back later.
Hmmm… The new one is not of the quality I recall. It will be several weeks before I can compare head to head.
March 22, 2022, 10:47 AM
downtownv
My flags fly 24/7and they last about 4-5 months in a high wind Zone. I've had better lifespan on the Anley Flags USA Made 12-month warranty
I have been using the Annin Tough-Tex flags for quite a few years now.
With that said, I fly mine 24x7X365 and I have gotten about 10 months or so before they either get a tear or start fading.
The last one has been up a couple of months now and so far no issues with it.
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