Rooted in Philadelphia textile manufacturing since 1874, Metropolitan Flag & Banner Co. makes custom flags and banners, combining hand-sewn craftsmanship with digital printing. The company has produced flags under the Metropolitan name since 1949 and still offers appliqué work, a traditional technique used by only a handful of U.S. flag makers. Its 160,000-square-foot Philadelphia facility supports a staff of 170 while keeping production local.