Hawaii State Flag Hawaii Flag Available in Nylon or Poly Hawaii: Honolulu is the Capital of Hawaii. Hawaii is often referred to as the "The Aloha State" The Hawaii Flag features heavy duty brass grommets and durable canvas heading. Our high grade 200 denier nylon Hawaii State Flag is made of long lasting durable nylon. This flag flies well in a slight breeze and is sturdy enough to last. This is our most popular flag material. Our Heavy Duty Poly-Max Hawaii State Flag is a commercial grade flag. It is our long lasting material available and is the flag you need in high wind areas. The added weight of this flag means it does not move as much in a slight breeze but its durability is below none. Use this flag for your commercial application or if you want the heavier weighted flag. History of the Hawaii State Flag The Hawaii State Flag has had 7 renditions since 1793. It is said the first Hawaii state flag resembled the British Naval Flag. King Kamehameha I flew a British flag throughout his kingdom in the late 18th century, given to him as a token of friendship from fellow ruler King George III. The design today looks similar too many renditions. The canton of the flag contains the union flag of the United Kingdom. Over the top quarter closest to the flag mast. The field of the flag is composed of eight horizontal stripes, symbolizing the eight major islands. The color of the stripes, from the top down, follows the sequence: white, red, blue, white, red, blue, white, red. Read more about the history of the Hawaii State Flag at Britannica.
