Alaska State Flag 3×5 Ft – Double Sided Reverse Print On Back 200D Nylon – Brass Grommets Stitched Edges Fade Proof Sharp Colors – Indoor/Outdoor Standard Size Alaska Flag

200D refers to the denier count — the thickness and weight of each individual nylon fiber. 200-denier nylon is the standard weight used for quality outdoor flags: heavy enough to hold shape and resist tearing in wind, but light enough to fly in a gentle breeze when air movement is low. Compared to polyester flags in the same price range, 200D nylon is more durable, dries faster after rain, and holds printed colors longer under UV exposure. It's the most widely used material for outdoor residential and commercial flags.

Double-sided reverse print means the flag is constructed from a single layer of nylon with Alaska's official design printed on the front face. The ink saturates through the fabric, creating a natural mirror-image reverse on the back — so both sides display Alaska's gold stars and navy blue in vivid color. The back shows a reflected (reversed left-to-right) version of the front. This is the standard construction for nylon flags at this price point and is appropriate for all residential, commercial, and government display. A true double-sided flag uses two separately printed panels sewn back-to-back with a liner — this construction is used in our embroidered premium versions.

Alaska's state flag features eight gold stars on a midnight navy blue field — seven forming the Big Dipper (Ursa Major) constellation and one larger star representing Polaris, the North Star. The flag was designed in 1927 by 13-year-old Benny Benson of Seward, Alaska, who entered the design in a territorial competition and won. His design was officially adopted at Alaska's statehood in 1959 and has remained unchanged ever since. The North Star represents Alaska's position as the northernmost U.S. state, while the navy blue symbolizes Alaska's sky and the forget-me-not, the state flower. The high-contrast gold on navy is one of the most visually distinctive state flag designs in the country.

Yes — this flag is rated for both indoor and outdoor use. Outdoors, 200D nylon handles sun, rain, and wind well and is designed for flagpole display in all seasons. The UV-resistant inks resist fading in direct sunlight. Indoors, the flag works with floor-standing ceremonial pole sets, wall-mount brackets, and lobby displays — the brass grommets fit standard indoor pole hardware. For extended harsh-weather outdoor installation, bringing the flag in during severe storms will significantly extend its life.

The flag has two brass grommets set into a reinforced canvas header on the hoist (short) edge. For snap-hook poles, simply clip the top grommet to the upper snap hook and the lower grommet to the second snap hook, then hoist to full staff. For halyard rope poles, thread the rope through both grommets and tie off securely. The canvas header is reinforced to prevent tearing at the grommet points under wind load. No tools are required — the whole process takes under a minute on any standard residential or commercial pole.

Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with mild detergent — no bleach, as it fades the gold star print and navy blue. Nylon dries quickly; air dry or tumble dry on low heat. Avoid high dryer temperatures. When storing between uses, make sure the flag is fully dry before folding, and store loosely in a cool dry place. For outdoor display, bringing the flag in during extreme storms and prolonged periods of no wind (when it would hang limp against the pole for days) helps preserve the stitching and color life.

Return within 30 days in original, unused condition for a full refund. Prepaid return label provided — no questions asked. Every PromoPatriot flag is backed by a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects covering the fabric, stitching, grommets, and canvas header.