What Annin Flagmakers does

Annin Flagmakers is a privately held American textile manufacturer founded in 1847 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey. The company produces more than 4,000 flag and flag-adjacent SKUs across three domestic facilities in South Boston, Virginia; Coshocton, Ohio; and Cobbs Creek, Virginia, employing more than 500 American workers. Its catalog spans US flags, state flags, international flags, historical flags, military flags, custom flags, special-interest flags, and flagpoles/hardware, with a recent addition of America250 commemorative products tied to the nation's 250th anniversary.

The company's technical differentiation sits in proprietary material formulations rather than software: Tough-Tex two-ply spun polyester with open-weave construction for all-weather and high-wind durability, and Nyl-Glo nylon treated with SolarGuard for UV resistance and lightweight display. Polycotton fills a seasonal/entry tier. Production combines stand-up sewing, digital printing, and screen-dyeing against in-house laboratory-managed dye formulas. All US, state, armed forces, international, and religious flags are manufactured in the USA with domestic materials under FMAA 'Certified Made in the U.S.A.' protocols.

Annin sells exclusively B2B through a network of authorized independent specialty flag retailers and online resellers, and does not transact direct-to-consumer. Revenue derives from wholesale hardware/soft-goods sales to this channel. End demand is split between individual residential consumers (holiday and daily display) and commercial/institutional buyers (government facilities, businesses, schools), with a secondary special-interest segment covering officially licensed sports, religious, and commemorative flags.

Name

Annin Flagmakers

Legal name

Annin Flagmakers

Website

https://annin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Annin Flagmakers, founded in 1847 and headquartered in New Providence, New Jersey, is the oldest and largest US flag manufacturer. Operating three domestic factories with 500+ employees, it produces 4,000+ flag and accessory SKUs sold exclusively through authorized B2B retailers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flag Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159), Commercial Screen Printing (323113)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Printing & Decoration Services (Screen Print, Embroidery, Laser) (BPAFAMAL)

Keywords

• American flag manufacturing
• Nylon and polyester flags
• Custom flag printing
• Flagpole and hardware
• Made in usa flags

Headquarters

HQ city

South Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Flag and Flag Hardware Sales: Annin generates revenue through the sale of flags and flag-related products to a network of authorized retailers and flag distributors who resell to end consumers and businesses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Annin Flagmakers designs and manufactures over 4,000 flag products in three domestic US factories using proprietary materials including Tough-Tex 2-ply polyester and Nyl-Glo SolarGuard-treated nylon, with advanced stand-up sewing, digital printing, and screen-dyeing capabilities. Products span US Flags, State Flags, International Flags, Historical Flags, Military Flags, Custom Flags, Special Interest Flags, and Flagpoles & Hardware, including America250 commemorative flags, sold exclusively through authorized specialty retailers and flag distributors rather than direct to consumers.

Product overview

Annin Flagmakers is a traditional flag manufacturing company producing over 4,000 flag products in the United States. The product portfolio centers on US Flags, State Flags, International Flags, Historical Flags, Military Flags, Custom Flags, Special Interest Flags, and Flagpoles & Hardware, complemented by America250 commemorative flags. The company distinguishes its flags through proprietary material technologies: Nyl-Glo (nylon with SolarGuard UV treatment for premium display), Tough-Tex (2-ply spun polyester for all-weather commercial use), and Polycotton (cotton blend for seasonal use). All products are manufactured in three domestic facilities in Virginia and Ohio using advanced stand-up sewing, digital printing, and screen-dyeing production techniques.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tough-Tex: Annin Tough-Tex is the strongest, most durable all-weather flag made from exclusive open-weave 2-ply spun polyester material.
• Nyl-Glo

Products and services

• US Flags American flags manufactured in the United States using domestic materials, available in multiple fabric types including nylon (Nyl-Glo) and polyester (Tough-Tex), designed for outdoor display in various weather conditions.
• State Flags Flags representing all 50 U.S. states, digitally printed and screen-dyed to exact color specifications.
• International Flags Flags representing nations around the world, printed to exact color specifications for international recognition.
• Historical Flags Historical flags from American history for educational and commemorative purposes.
• Military Flags Armed Forces flags including U.S. military branch flags and commemorative military flags.
• Custom Flags Custom-designed flags produced to customer specifications using digital printing and screen-dyeing techniques.
• Special Interest Flags Flags for special interest categories including Officially Licensed sports team flags, religious flags, patriotic decorations, and themed designs.
• Flagpoles & Hardware Flagpoles and hardware accessories including residential, commercial, and marine-grade poles and mounting equipment.
• America250 Commemorative Flags Commemorative flags celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence, part of the America250 initiative.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produces over 4,000 different flag products
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Flag Manufacturers Association of America (FMAA)coreOthersAnnin Flagmakers is one of the founding members of the Flag Manufacturers Association of America. The organization was created after September 11, 2001 to ensure that all US flags sold in the US are properly labeled with their country of origin and meet the legal requirements of the Federal Trade Commission and the Textile & Wool Act. The FMAA created a Certified Made in the U.S.A. label and program.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Valley Forge Flag Company: One of the largest US flag manufacturers and a direct head-to-head competitor to Annin in the same Made-in-USA category, serving overlapping retail and institutional customers with US flags, state flags, and accessories.
• Eder Flag Manufacturing: US-based flag manufacturer producing American flags and flag accessories for similar retail, commercial, and institutional customers, directly competing with Annin on price, materials, and fill rates.
• Carrot-Top Industries: Large US flag retailer and distributor carrying its own flag lines alongside other manufacturers' products, directly competing with Annin's distribution partners and overlapping substantially in product range and customer base.
• FlagandBanner.com: Long-standing US flag retailer and manufacturer based in Texas, offering US flags, state flags, custom flags, and accessories through similar retail and online channels as Annin's authorized resellers.
• Liberty Flagpoles: US manufacturer and retailer of flagpoles, flag accessories, and US flags, directly overlapping with Annin's Flagpoles & Hardware category and competing for the same commercial and institutional buyers.

Broad incumbents

• Custom Ink: Large custom screen printing and decorated apparel platform with capabilities in custom flags, banners, and promotional textile goods, representing a broader incumbent competing for custom-flag demand that overlaps Annin's Custom Flags line.
• 4imprint: Large promotional products distributor offering custom flags, banners, and outdoor signage to B2B buyers, competing indirectly for institutional and corporate flag accounts that overlap Annin's commercial customer base.
• HALO Branded Solutions: Major US promotional products company offering custom flags and branded textile merchandise to enterprise customers, competing for the institutional and corporate flag-purchasing segment that overlaps with Annin's commercial channel.
• National Pen: Large promotional products and custom-imprinted goods company with custom flag and banner offerings targeting B2B buyers, an adjacent incumbent competing for promotional-flag and branded-textile budgets.

Emerging players

• Discount Decals: Custom printing and decal manufacturer with custom flag and banner offerings using digital printing technologies, representing an emerging custom-print competitor that intersects with Annin's Custom Flags line at the lower-price online end of the market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/annin1847
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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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