Description
Celebrate the island of Puerto Rico by flying an authentic, high-quality Puerto Rican flag!
Our flag of Puerto Rico is proudly manufactured in the United States from nylon, a lightweight and durable fabric. Nylon’s lightness allows our flags to fly regally, even in gentle breezes. Additionally, nylon dries quickly after becoming wet from rain or humidity, helping prevent mildew growth. The iconic design is digitally printed with UV-resistant inks for bold, vivid colors that resist fading, even when flown in direct sunlight.
Puerto Rico flags sized 6’ by 10’ and under come equipped with a robust canvas header and brass grommets for secure mounting on any of our outdoor flagpoles. The 8’ by 10’ flag has nylon rope and thimbles for added security. The 3’ by 5’ Puerto Rican flags are the most popular size among our customers and fit great on our 6’ tangle-free flagpole.
Puerto Rico Flag Features
- Manufactured in the US
- Authentic 1895 design
- 100% nylon fabric
- Strong canvas header
- Rust-resistant brass grommets
8’ x 12’ Puerto Rico Flags
- Nylon rope instead of grommets
- Galvanized thimbles
- Extra stitching on fly-end corners
Are you planning on displaying this flag indoors? Consider using our PR flags finished with gold fringe and a pole sleeve.
Note: To increase the lifetime of your flag, avoid use during inclement weather conditions.
Puerto Rico Flag Meaning & History
The first flag of Puerto Rico was the Lares flag, flown during a revolt in 1868 against Spanish rule on the island. Many revolutionaries were exiled following the revolt and moved to New York City, where they met with Cuban exiles who had also resisted the Spanish.
Puerto Rico’s flag was first designed in December 1895 by this group, which inverted the colors of Cuba’s revolutionary flag. The colors red, white, and blue represent freedom and equality, while the white star symbolizes the island itself.
Puerto Rico Flag vs Cuba Flag
The Puerto Rican flag is directly based on that of Cuba, which was designed in 1849. Puerto Rican and Cuban revolutionaries in New York City inverted the Cuban flag colors to create a flag for Puerto Rico, representing the unity of both nations against the Spanish Empire.
