Fully sewn flags are the most prestigious-looking option. They are made from the same woven polyester material as flag bunting, but the design is sewn on rather than printed, giving it a premium look.

Select the right material: woven polyester fabric is more durable to withstand strong winds. Knitted polyester flies best in light to moderate winds.

Expected Life: flags flown continuously last 3 - 9 months, but can last up to 2 years if brought in at night and out of strong winds.

REPLICA. The original Philippine flag of 1896 at the headquarters of the International Flag House. Photo by George Moya/Rappler

Sewn in Hong Kong by Filipino expatriates and eventually brought to the Philippines by Emilo Aguinaldo, the flag was made tri-colored, featuring blue and red with a white triangle on the left side framing 3 yellow stars, along with the anthropomorphic 8-rayed sun.

However, in the original version of the document – and even in its English translation – there was no mention of Tarlac as part of the 8 rays. Instead of Tarlac was Bataan.

The Proclamation of Independence in 1898 referred to these 3 as the “archipelago’s three principal islands” where the revolution started, and not the “principal grouping of islands”.

Contrary to common belief, the 3 stars actually represent the islands of Luzon, Panay and Mindanao, and not Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Why start on May 28? It was on this day in 1898 when the Philippine flag was first unfurled after the Philippine Revolutionary Army won over the Spanish forces in the Battle at Alapan in Imus, Cavite.

For one, the document, The Act of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence (Acta de la proclamacion de independencia del pueblo Filipino), written by lawyer and author Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, defies and challenges most of what we know about the Philippine Flag.

Rest Overnight: flying the flag overnight almost doubles exposure to winds, unless required take flags down at dusk and raise at dawn.

Woven polyester is a heavy-duty linen-look fabric that is designed for both indoor and outdoor use. It is considered to be longer-lasting and more durable than knitted polyester, and has a higher UV resistance, making it suitable for harsher conditions.

Executive Order No. 1010 in 1985 changed the flag’s blue shade from navy blue to pale sky blue. Historians noted that this change was influenced by the available clothing supplies at the time.

Section 26 of Republic Act 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, says May 28 to June 12 mark the official celebration of Flag Days, culminating in the celebration of Independence Day.

It's important to note that flag life will depend on weather conditions including wind, rain, and UV exposure. For tips on maximising the lifespan of your flag, visit our Flag Care page.

The color white is often seen as a symbol of purity. But the white triangle actually represents the Katipunan, which, through the blood compact, compelled the masses to rise in revolt.

After the EDSA Revolution in 1986, President Corazon Aquino reinstalled the original navy blue color through Executive Order No. 292.

The Somalia flag is screen printed on a single side of knitted polyester material and the ink bleeds through the material so the design appears as a mirror image at the other side of the flag.The size of the flag is 1800mm x 900mm and comes with header and loops finish at the side for easy installation on the flagpole. The product is flag only.

Knitted polyester is a lightweight fabric that is suitable for indoor and outdoor use and flies easily in the wind. It is recommended for use in calm to moderate environments, as it will fly even in a slight breeze.

The Somalia flag is screen printed on a single side of knitted polyester material and the ink bleeds through the material so the design appears as a mirror image at the other side of the flag.The size of the flag is 1800mm x 900mm and comes with header and loops finish at the side for easy installation on the flagpole. The product is flag only.

The designers of the flag decided to use the same colors of the United States flag – red, blue, and white – to honor its “disinterested protection” of the Philippines.

In 1998, the shade of blue was reverted to royal blue – the color used during the Commonwealth time – as part of the specifications observed up until today. – Rappler.com

Despite years of learning about the Philippines and its emblems in history classes and various reading materials, there may still be a lot to discover.

Our stock flags are available in three main fabric types: Knitted Polyester, Woven Polyester, and Fully Sewn. Each fabric offers unique characteristics to suit various environments and purposes. It is important to understand the differences in order to choose the right type of flag for your needs.

Flags are subjected to the elements. Ultra violet rays and high winds cause the breakdown of fibres in flags, particularly the breakdown of the sewn edges at the extremities.

MANILA, Philippines – Did you know that the country celebrates Flag Days for two weeks in the lead up to our Independence Day celebration?

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The 8 rays symbolize the first 8 Tagalog provinces that rose up against Spanish colonial rule: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Laguna, Tarlac, and Batangas.