Best Texas Flag

Last Updated: Sep 4, 2020 @ 10:31 am.

Best Made in the USA: Annin Flagmakers Model 145260 Texas State Flag

Did you know that many Texas flags sold today are made in . . . China? Well, as flags go, that dog won’t hunt.

Sure, there’s nothing wrong with flags made in China—but if you are going to fly the flag of the Lone Star State, why not make it one made in the USA?

Based in Virginia, Annin Flag Makers traces its roots to 1847, which is just two years after Texas became a US state. This flag is made by American workers in an American factory . . .  Annin has manufacturing facilities in Virginia (good) and Ohio (we’ll forgive them).

Quality is very good. Here’s more:

What We Liked

• Bright colors!

• Large 4′ x 6′ size.

• Arrives in its own box—great for gifts.

• Heavy weight nylon fabric is 200 denier.

• UV resistant dyes. 

• Appliqued star.

What Needs Work

• No embroidery. Yes, some Texas flags have an embroidered star, which looks nice. But this one passes the look test in our book!

Best Budget-Friendly: Anley Texas Flag 3×5

This flag may be easy on the wallet, but you still get a quality flag here with bright colors and decent quality.

What We Liked

• Vibrant colors!

• Reinforced hem.

• Brass grommets.

• Affordable.

• Reinforced hem.

What Needs Work

• Made in China.

• Star isn’t embroidered.

• Probably not the best for windy areas. You know, like Amarillo. Or Lubbock. Yes, the quality of this flag is good . . . but if you want a more heavy duty outdoor flag that can handle a Blue Norther, read on for our last recommendation.

Best 2 Flag Combo: Cascade Flags American + Texas flag pack

If you recently moved and need a starter pack as a new Texan, this is good place to begin: a combo pack of two 3×5 flags . . . American and Texas. We liked the overall quality, and it’s still easy on the wallet.

What We Liked

• Embroidered stars on both flags.

• Sewn stripes.

• Brass grommets.

• Affordable.

What Needs Work

• Made in China.

• Probably best for indoors or outside in light wind. 

Best Outdoor Flag: Annin Flagmakers Model 145305 Texas State Flag

If you are looking for a Texas flag tough enough to handle Texas weather, here’s our pick: Annin’s model 145305. Yes, this flag looks similar to the flag recommended at the top of this article . . . but it is a different model with more beefy specs.

Specifically, this flag is made from Annin’s Tough-Tex fabric, an appropriately named heavier weave fabric designed to handle weather. What weather?  High wind, hail, dust devils and just about anything Mother Nature can throw at it in Texas. And we know she doesn’t hold anything back.

What We Liked

• UV treated dyes to prevent fading in the hot West Texas sun.

• Sewn stripes.

• Made in the USA.

• 4 rows of double needle lockstitch hem keeps it from fraying.

• Long lasting.

What Needs Work

• Star is appliqued, not embroidered. This doesn’t make a big difference, but we know some folks like the embroidered look.

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