American Flags for Cars

Flags come in different sizes and shapes. They can be carried by hand, mounted atop buildings or displayed on lapels. But there is yet another category of flags – the car flags, which can either be mounted on car windows or attached by a flag pole to the front of the car. By their very nature, flags for cars need to be lightweight and easy to handle.

Car flags are not generally meant to have a long life – they are mostly used for a particular event and are expected to last anywhere from a day to a month. Car flags are normally inexpensive and can easily be custom-designed. One can go online and learn how to assemble a car flag, which can then be designed in a day or two.

The most important aspect of a car flag is the flagpole, which needs to be sturdy and durable. A flexible plastic pole with a length of 18 inches or so is fairly popular. A flagpole should be strong enough to withstand high speeds without bending or disintegrating. If the flagpole is detachable, then it is more useful, as it can be used as a car flag as well as a hand-held flag.

Car flags come in different materials. Knitted polyester and heavy cotton are the most popular choices for a car flag. It is always better to go for fade-resistant colors so that a car flag can be clearly seen from a distance as it flutters with the speed of the car.