Flag Aftercare

Give it some room

Ensure your flag is flown with plenty of space around it. You want your flag to fly without catching anything, as this will only cause it to fray.

Put it to bed

Take your flag down every night and hoist again in the morning. Our Harry West Flags bag, which you receive with your order, is a great storage solution.

If your flag is wet when taken down, spread it out to dry before rolling up.

If your flag is not required for immediate use, avoid folding it as this causes creases. Always roll your flag and store in dry conditions.

The flag before the storm

Do not fly your flag in strong winds. Any wind above 40km/h is not a suitable condition for flags to be flown, and will significantly decrease your flag's lifespan.

Keep an eye out

Inspect your flagpole and halyards regularly to ensure they are free of wear or damage. If they are, we can help with that!

Aging is natural

The bunting dyes used in our flags are the best obtainable and UV stable. However, flags will naturally fade over time with general wear and tear.

Reduce, reuse, recycle

When ordering a new flag, please send us your old one for repair, you can then use the old one again in rough weather.

If your flag is no longer flyable, you can return it to us and we can recycle it for you. Read more on our Recycling Flags page.

Be gentle

Don't wash flags with harsh detergents, this will strip the flag's colour.

Instead, soak the flag in warm water with liquid laundry detergent, then put out to dry.

Flags can also be dry cleaned, but ensure they are in good order before doing so.

Be smart

Flying flags on unsuitable days will significantly decrease their lifespan. The flag's wearing life may be limited to just a few weeks if not cared for properly.

Take care of your flag and it will last a long time!