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Can an American flag be ironed?
You may use a cool iron to remove wrinkles from your flag or let it air dry. Do not place your flag in the dryer after it has been washed as the fabric can be damaged. Instead you may use an iron to press out any wrinkles that have formed. Be careful with nylon fabrics as those tend to melt when exposed to hot irons.
What is the proper way to drape a flag over a casket?
The flag code specifies that when a casket is closed, the flag must be draped across the casket so that the “field” of stars covers the head and over the deceased’s left shoulder. The flag must never touch the ground. American flags used for draping across a casket are 9 1/2 x 5 feet to provide proper coverage.
What setting do you iron a flag on?
How to Iron a Nylon Flag
- Remove any pole attached to the nylon flag if possible for easier ironing.
- Set the iron to the lowest heat or gentle setting.
- Stretch one end of the nylon flag over the ironing board, allowing the remainder of the flag to hang down the back of the board.
How do you iron a flag?
Smooth the flag with your hand to remove any wrinkles before applying the iron. Iron the flag slowly back and forth with medium pressure until they flatten and relax. Once the wrinkles are removed, hang your garment up and let it cool.
What are three things one should never do out of respect to the flag?
Quick list of Flag Etiquette Don’ts:
- Don’t dip the U.S. Flag for any person, flag, or vessel.
- Don’t let the flag touch the ground.
- Don’t fly flag upside down unless there is an emergency.
- Don’t carry the flag flat, or carry things in it.
- Don’t use the flag as clothing.
- Don’t store the flag where it can get dirty.
Can flags be ironed?
A: You can use a cool iron. The most commonly used fabrics for flags are polyester and nylon that can be ironed with your normal home appliances. Begin by making sure that your iron’s internal reservoir has water. If not, fill it up. Then set the iron to the lowest heat to avoid damaging the flag material.
How do you iron a flag without an iron?
You can use a clothing steamer and you can hang the item flat and apply gentle steam to the wrinkles until they flatten and relax. Your second option is to hand or machine wash cold and then hang dry it. The washing process should take care of the wrinkles and by hang drying it flat, there should be no wrinkles.
What is the proper etiquette for draping a flag over a casket?
The flag code specifies that when a casket is closed, the flag must be draped across the casket so that the “field” of stars covers the head and over the deceased’s left shoulder. The flag must never touch the ground.
Is it legal to iron an American flag?
As long as you iron it properly (correct heat setting for the fabric, for example), and do not damage the flag, there is no legal reason not to iron it. Given that it’s just going to flap around in the wind, and won’t be seen close up, unless the folds are a real problem, ironing is an unnecessary step that will cause the flag to wear out sooner.
Why is the flag draping the coffin when someone dies?
It would be recommended that during the service that it be explained that the flag is draping the coffin as an expression of the deceased’s patriotism and love of country. The flag for one who dies on active duty is provided by one’s branch of service. Flags for other Veterans are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
What happens to the flag at a funeral service?
During the service, when the flag is removed, it is raised and held waist high over the casket, especially while “Taps” is played. During the cemetery service, the flag is then properly folded and presented to the deceased’s primary next of kin.