USAFlagSupply.com asks "Are All American Flags Made in the U.S.A.?"

Buffalo, NY(PRWEB) June 22, 2009 -- American flags have become one of many products outsourced to countries such as China so manufacturers can increase their margin or lower their price to retailers. Manufacturers get away with selling American flags made overseas by calling them "American flag banners" instead of American flags. Adding on the word "banner" they are no longer considered American flags, but instead a decorative product. Equally as deceptive, retailers advertise that all of their American flags are made in the U.S.A., but in reality this just excludes all of the "American flag banners" made outside of the country. Many Americans are unknowingly flying these "banners" which are made overseas to show pride for our country, when in reality it's a tainted shell of what they're trying to accomplish.

When asked about the deceptive practices of American flag retailers, Sue Denning, Product Manager of USAFlagSupply.com (http://www.USAFlagSupply.com), a major online flag retailer said, "The American flag is considered a living object according to the United States Flag code. It's sad to think that consumers are being tricked into buying a cheap imitation of our flag made abroad just for the sake of retailers making a little more money."

Tips for buying an American flag this July 4th:

1. If the flag has the term "decorative", or "banner" in the description investigate further

2. Look for the Made in the U.S.A. logo

3. Compare prices - if the price is very low in comparison to other American flags of similar size and material investigate further

4. If you have any doubt contact the manufacturer to find out if the flag has been made of U.S. materials and assembled in the U.S. with U.S. labor

USAFlagSupply.com (http://www.USAFlagSupply.com) is an online retailer which sells American flags, flag poles, display cases and flag hardware. USA Flag Supply guarantees 100% of its flags were made in the U.S.A.

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