Texas State Flag

Annin Nyl-Glo Texas State Flag

Just as "one size fits all" rarely fits anyone well, one flag material simply isn't the best choice for all environments. That's why we offer you a choice of materials for our commercial-grade outdoor Texas state flags.

Our rugged Tough-Tex 2-ply polyester Texas state flags are made for us in the US by Annin & Co. and are engineered for the brutal punishment that high winds can dish out. Tough-Tex is especially well suited to drier climates.

Our durable Nyl-Glo nylon Texas state flags are made here in America by Annin & Co. and are the best choice for moderate wind and wetter environments. If in doubt, try Nyl-Glo—you'll get a super-durable flag plus it won't take as much out of your wallet.

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A Short History of the Texas State Flag

The state flag of Texas, otherwise known as the Lone Star Flag, was first designed as a single gold star centered on a sky blue background. The "National Standard of Texas," as it was called, was approved as the first flag of the Republic of Texas by President Sam Houston at the end of 1836, more than eight years before Texas joined the Union.

The Texas flag was redesigned in January of 1839 and the bill of adoption was signed by then President Mirabeau B. Lamar. This design, which has never been conclusively attributed to any one individual, still flies over the Texas State Capitol today.

Tough-Tex Polyester

Our Tough-Tex polyester state flag fabric is made by Annin & Co. It's a heavy-weight 2-ply spun polyester that's been designed specifically to minimize the havoc that high winds can wreak on a flag. And like our nylon, it's a synthetic fabric so it can handle whatever hits it with ease.

Tough-Tex is a heavy material that needs a fairly good breeze to fly and resembles heavy cotton flag fabric, except that it will last a lot longer because the polyester fiber is far stronger than cotton. If it's hard to keep you hair in place whenever you go outside or if you always hear a howling sound when your inside, you need a Tough-Tex flag. However, the heavy polyester does absorb water and when it's wet, it's even heavier. So if it's always raining when the wind's blowing, Tough-Tex is probably not the best choice.