How American Flags Are Made at a Kansas City Factory

Go inside Allied Materials in Kansas City to see how American flags are cut, sewn, and assembled by hand ahead of Independence Day.

This video takes you inside Allied Materials, a Kansas City factory where American flags are made from start to finish. Skilled workers cut red stripes from dyed cotton, stitch the star field to the stripes, and assemble each flag with precision and care. These flags aren’t just symbols — they’re displayed at government buildings, flown on front porches, and used in ceremonies across the country. Many are draped over the caskets of military veterans in recognition of their service. Every stitch carries weight, and every flag tells a story of national pride and respect.