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Our customers have said that we do a great job informing the public about our products. That being said, we haven't answered some basic questions such as “what is a windsock?” “What does a windsock tell you?” “How can I read a windsock?” and more. Read this article to find out the basics

We often get questions about how to care for your windsock. They wear and tear from the rain, hail, wind, sun, and snow (if you’re lucky enough to live where it snows). Windsocks take a lot of abuse from the elements. Imagine how you would look if you had to remain outside 24/7 through all the seasons! Check out this article to find out what you can do to prevent rips, tears and deterioration!

Flags have been used in golf to indicate or mark a hole since before 1875! That’s a long time and the reason for this is simple. Flags on a golf course give a visual marker for where the hole is from a distance. This way golfers can use the flag to give them an idea of where to aim their shot and the approximate distance to the hole from where they stand. They can strategize on how to make their shot with the fewest strokes. What if you could use the flagstick marker to not just visualize the...

Windsocks are beneficial for keeping construction sites safe. Understanding windspeed and wind direction will help you plan for which type of work should be performed and when. Keep your site safe and your brand visible by using a custom printed windsock on your construction site!

Having a windsock on location can really help farmers understand a lot about how their crop is affected by the environmental conditions as well as the conditions on other neighboring properties. They can get an understanding of:...

Windsocks are made differently for single hoop frames than they are for double hoop frames. Its important to make sure you inform the manufacturer of your custom windsock or the supplier of your standard windsock, that you have a double hoop frame. Click here to find out what information to provide when ordering your windsock with The Custom Windsock Co. 

Do you have a hobby farm, a family farm or are associated with a commercial farm and want to know how to create a positive brand with your farm? The Custom Windsock Co. can help you in your branding efforts to create a brand that your customers will remember fondly and for a long time to come. Click here to read 7 ways that a custom windsock can help your brand.

Windsocks can be made of several different types of materials. Each type allowing the windsock to perform in different ways. Windsocks, like flags, take a lot of abuse in the elements. They are also made to keep worksite safe, so they need to be made of a material that is light enough to move in the breeze and durable enough to withstand the elements (waterproof, flame retardant, UV resistant etc..) 

One of the main reasons that airports, helipads and airstrips have variegated windsocks is because the stripes tell a story. They tell you wind speed. Approximately how many knots or mph the wind is blowing.

If its your first time buying a windsock, it can be a bit confusing. We’ve broken down the questions you need to ask yourself so that you can make a sound decision on which is the best windsock for you. Once you have read this short article, you will know what sock and what size to get and you will be well on your way 😊