Two of the most often-asked questions from readers in recent months are: “I need to buy a new American flag to replace my old one. Is there more than one type of material?” and “Now that I’m flying my ...

If you’re in the market for a new flag, buy a polyester flag, especially if it’s to be flown outdoors. Nylon is satisfactory, but it can fade. Any flag you display outdoors will fade. However, the ...