From the US flag code:
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The flag should never be fastened, displayed, used, or stored in such a manner as to permit it to be easily torn, soiled, or damaged in any way.
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Those of you who have been wearing ASA hats with the flag on them for a couple of years... is the flag soiled (sweat stained, stained from infield dirt, etc.?)
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No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations.
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Officials' uniforms are athletic uniforms, and are not in any of the allowed categories. This is a commonly ignored part of the code (many athletic teams added the flag after 9-11), but that does not make it right.