How to Display a Wool Phillies Throwback Pennant at Home

By Reading Fightin Phils Official Store | Published: 2026-11-04

Category: Consigli e cura

A practical, step-by-step guide to hanging, protecting, and storing a wool Phillies throwback pennant so it stays crisp and colorful for years.

Quick answer

Display your wool Phillies throwback pennant flat or with gentle support, away from direct sunlight and dampness, and store it rolled rather than folded when it comes down.

Why wool needs a different approach than synthetic pennants

Wool is durable and holds color well, but it reacts to moisture, heat, and prolonged sunlight. A wool pennant left in a humid basement or above a radiator can develop waves, stiffness, or fading that synthetic felt usually resists. The Philadelphia Phillies Throwback Wool Pennant measures 13 by 32 inches, so it has enough surface area to show these problems clearly if it is mounted carelessly.

The throwback design is the point of this pennant, so protection matters more than a dramatic hanging angle. A simple, stable mount that keeps the wool flat will look better over time than a complicated display that pulls or creases the fabric.

Where a wool pennant should and should not go

A finished indoor wall in a room with steady temperature and low humidity is the safest home. Avoid bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and unfinished basements, where steam and damp air can affect wool. Direct sun from a south- or west-facing window will gradually fade any textile, so pick a wall that receives indirect light or use a curtain to soften the exposure.

If you want the pennant in a garage or covered porch, accept that wool is a natural fiber and may not tolerate seasonal dampness as well as synthetic alternatives. In that case, plan to bring it inside during humid months rather than leaving it up year-round.

Step-by-step display and care

Choose a dry, indirect-light wall: Pick an interior wall away from windows, vents, and moisture sources. Check the spot at different times of day to confirm sunlight does not hit the pennant directly. A quick light check now prevents fading later.
Mount with gentle, even support: Use two small nails or adhesive hooks placed near the top corners, then rest the pennant on them with the tip pointing down or sideways as you prefer. Avoid pinning through the wool or clamping it tightly; the goal is to let the pennant hang without stretching the fabric. Never put a single nail through the center of the pennant.
Keep the wool flat and dust-free: Dust the pennant every few weeks with a soft brush or a vacuum on its lowest suction setting with a brush attachment held slightly away from the surface. Do not rub hard or use water, which can distort the wool. Regular light dusting is safer than occasional deep cleaning.
Store rolled, not folded: When you take the pennant down, roll it loosely around a cardboard tube or a clean paper roll, then place it in a breathable cotton bag or a box with a few silica packets. Avoid plastic bags, which can trap moisture, and avoid folding along the same crease for long periods. Rolling prevents permanent creases in the wool.

Product facts

Philadelphia Phillies Throwback Wool Pennant: Measures 13 by 32 inches and is made from wool with a throwback Phillies design. The long, narrow shape needs a mount that supports the full length, and the wool surface should be handled with clean, dry hands to avoid transferring oils.
Philadelphia Phillies Throwback Wool Pennant