In general, flags should not be used in inclement weather and stored in a safe place during non-use. The biggest risk during storage is snagging, tearing or ripping of the flag itself. Assuming you are careful where and how you store your flag this should not happen during normal usage. The best place for storage is a cool dry room and a location that doesn’t have sharp edges or won't result in the flag being tossed around and thereby creating situations where it may come in contact with sharp edges or objects that would damage the flag in any way. For specific care differences please refer to the different flag product pages as outlined above.