Eder Poly Max REINFORCED American Flag

Product Description

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The Eder Poly Max REINFORCED American Flag is a 2-ply, 100% polyester outdoor flag built for commercial properties and high-wind locations. Extra zigzag stitching along the fly end and corners protects the edge that frays first, and every flag is 100% Made in the USA by Eder Flag Manufacturing.

Reinforced Where Flags Wear Out First

The fly end of an outdoor flag whips and frays long before the rest of the flag shows wear. The REINFORCED version adds stitching exactly there:

• 4 vertical rows of additional zigzag stitching on the fly end
• Zigzag stitching on the fly end corners
• Standard Eder construction underneath: fly-end lock stitching, a white poly-cotton header, and brass grommets
• 100% Made in the USA

Vertical Stitching & Reinforced Corners, Illustrated

Illustration shown on a 25' x 40' or larger flag. Yellow represents the extra vertical stitching, and green represents the reinforced corners.

Poly Max Fabric: Built for Sun, Rain, and Wind

Poly Max is made from 2-ply, 100% polyester bunting. Its open weave reduces wind resistance, which helps extend the life of the flag, so it is a popular choice for commercial applications and for poles in high-wind areas.

• Light-fastness: protects against UV rays
• Wet-fastness: prevents the dyes from migrating and bleeding when the flag gets wet
• Strength: Eder reports that Poly Max increases flag strength by 2 times

Made in America by Eder Flag

Eder Flag has been making flags since 1887. Every flag is handcrafted at Eder's headquarters in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, using American-sourced materials and labor, in line with the Federal Trade Commission's "Made in USA" standard. Eder is a certified member of the Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA).

Each flag is sewn by experienced flag makers, with precision stitching, reinforced fly ends, and detailed stars. Government agencies, municipalities, veterans, and families across the country fly Eder flags, and the people behind them are featured in The Flagmakers, a National Geographic Documentary Films production.

Construction Details by Flag Size

Header width, fly-end stitching, and hardware scale with the size of the flag. Select your size from the options above.

Flags 8' x 12' and larger also include grommet reinforcement and zigzag stitching on each fly-end corner, and flags 10' x 15' and larger add corner patches. Stars are embroidered white stars on flags 12' x 18' and smaller; larger flags have opaque white nylon appliquéd stars with zigzag stitching throughout.

Fly End Stitching by Flag Size

Eder reinforces the fly end, the edge that takes the most wear, differently depending on the size of the flag. The diagrams below show the standard fly-end stitching for each size range. The REINFORCED option adds the extra vertical zigzag stitching and reinforced corners described above on top of it.

3' x 5' to 5' x 9-1/2'

1" double fold

• Reinforced hem stitching on top and bottom
• Reinforced fly stitching
• 4 rows of fly stitching

6' x 10'

1-1/4" double fold

• Reinforced hem stitching on top and bottom
• Reinforced fly stitching
• 6 rows of fly stitching

8' x 12' to 12' x 18'

1-1/2" double fold

• Reinforced and zigzag hem stitching on top and bottom
• Reinforced fly stitching
• 6 rows of fly stitching
• Zigzag on the first and last fly row

15' x 25' to 20' x 38'

1-1/2" double fold

• Reinforced and zigzag hem stitching on top and bottom
• Reinforced fly stitching
• Reinforced and zigzag stripe stitching
• 6 rows of fly stitching
• Zigzag on the first and last fly row

25' x 40' and larger

2" double fold

• Reinforced and zigzag hem stitching on top and bottom
• Reinforced fly stitching
• Reinforced and zigzag stripe stitching
• 8 rows of fly stitching
• Zigzag on the first and last fly row

Is This the Right Flag for Your Pole?

If your flagpole is on a commercial property or in an exposed spot with steady wind, a reinforced Poly Max flag is a strong choice. If your pole sits in a sheltered spot and you want a flag that flies in the slightest breeze, look at nylon instead: see the Eder Endura Nylon REINFORCED American Flag. Want Poly Max without the extra stitching? See the Eder Poly Max American Flag. You can compare every option on our American Flags page.

Caring for Your New Flag

A little care extends the life of any flag:

• Take it down before bad weather. High winds and extreme weather shorten a flag's life. If the flag gets wet, spread it out to dry completely before folding it.
• Wash gently. If needed, hand-wash with mild detergent and cold water, rinse with cold water, and lay it flat to air dry.
• Repair early and rotate. Mend the first signs of fraying, and keep a backup flag so you can rotate them.
• Keep it clear of obstacles. Don't fly a flag where it can touch walls, gutters, trees, or wires, which can quickly tatter or tear it.

Choosing Your Size

Not sure which size fits your flagpole? Call 877-598-3524 and we'll help you match the flag to your pole. Need the pole too? Browse our residential and commercial flagpoles.