May a flag be worn in clothing?

[american_flag_uk]

Hi there David! I'm not Peter but i can still answer your question

A bandana is not a real flag - that doesn't mean it can be treated disrespectfully - but it does mean the rules of etiquette are different.

Personally - i would say yes to wearing the flag on your head - and no to writing on it - there must be some other things you and friends could sign to send back home.

Just for the record heres a visual image of what i think of wearing flag clothes!



Thank you for your service in the military
i am greatful

[figmo124]

don't need to destroy the shirt as you would a flag, because it isn't really a flag.

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I'm trying to understand: when is a flag a "real" flag?

If I make and wear a shirt that is (printed) fabric in the exact proportions and colors of the flag, but it wasn't finished for a flagpole FIRST, then is that a flag?

But If I take a commercially made flag (embroidered, OR printed fabric) and sew it into a shirt, then that is (was) a real flag, and real desecration?

[Paulhudds]

No - the UK has no flag code

but then flags arent seen in the same light as they are in the USA
but i dont hear of many disrespectful acts on our flag really either - such as burning it or being purposly disrespectful

union flag and england flag clothing is available in the shops and online to buy should you wish to wear it
it is not disrespectful here to wear the flag- either on clothing or the flag itself or to write upon the flag

personaly i think flag clothing is ace i very much like to see people weaing clothes with flags on them

i am here in england and i enjoy wearing US flag clothing i just got some ace new pants which im wearing today- one leg is full of stars the other is vertical red and white stripes!

First time on here, so be nice!

The UK does have a flag code, but like our constitution, its not packaged into a handy little book like the US flag code. It consists of a whole bunch of laws governing its use, usually separately. Parts for the military, parts for the government, and its underlings, then for the general populace. Problem is, FINDING all this stuff!

Though, Gordon Brown, in his determination to stop the English from kicking him out (He is Scottish) He is pushing "Britishness" and is trying to get some new rules for the Union Jack. I know its not the official name, but its much better than Union flag.

Still, its all cool. People should be proud to wear their colours. After all, the flag is a bit of cloth which helps unify people. And a group of people are much stronger together than apart.

And it is the Olympics! Go nuts! Thats what I say!

[trollz]

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER !!!

[NAVA1974]

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER !!!

It is violation of the US Flag Code to wear the US Flag as clothing, but the courts have upheld citizens' First Amendment rights to do just about anthing they want with the US flag as an expression of free speech. Inclding wearing it or burning it.

[trollz]

I've seen many pieces of clothing made with our flag as the colors.. But I do not know of anyone who has made clothing from a flag. There is a BIG difference. BUT..... If a soldier, sailor or Marine wrapped themselves in our flag for warmth or as a bandage while fighting for our rights and freedoms, so bee it. More power to them, They earned the right to embrace the flag !

[Adam Cappps]

I wrote an article about this very topic. It highlighted the decisions of the supreme court for flag desicration.

Flag-Burning, Is It Legal

Like nava said, in the flag code it does say it is disrespectful but that doesn't make a difference to the Supreme court.

[designer123]

May a flag be worn in clothing?...

in my opinion, it is not expectful for our country!