Blog #6: Folding a US flag properly: How do you fold a US flag? What is the proper method of folding a US flag? How do I fold a US flag for a display case? Where can I store my US Flag?

Blog #6: Folding a US flag properly

How do you fold a US flag? What is the proper method of folding a US flag? How do I fold a US flag for a display case?

-Here are the instructions on how to properly fold your US flag, as outlined by www.USFlag.org:

1. To properly fold the Flag, begin by holding it waist-high with another person so that its surface is parallel to the ground.

2. Fold the lower half of the stripe section lengthwise over the field of stars, holding the bottom and top edges securely.

3. Fold the flag again lengthwise with the blue field on the outside.

4. Make a triangular fold by bringing the striped corner of the folded edge to meet the open (top) edge of the flag.

5. Turn the outer (end) point inward, parallel to the open edge, to form a second triangle.

6.The triangular folding is continued until the entire length of the flag is folded in this manner.

7.When the flag is completely folded, only a triangular blue field of stars should be visible.

Where can I store my US Flag?

-In order to prolong the life of your US flag it is important to store it correctly. This entails storing your flag in a clean, dry, cool, and dark space lying flat down, to ensure the longevity of the flag. If you have a question about flags and flag etiquette email me at egadow@tuffflags.com and perhaps your question will be featured!