Many people don't realize that American flags they buy at big box stores or online are really imported from overseas.
True patriots are shocked by this and can't imagine flying a 3x5 flag for Americans that was made anywhere else but in the United States. They don't realize that the level of price and quality for an outdoor USA flag vary a lot when comparing imported flags to American Made flags. In other words, you really do get what you pay for when buying American flags.
This video explains more: