Why our Customers keep coming back!
Manufactured in Australia
All of our products are manufactured in Australia out of high-density Polyester, long-lasting WeatherMax or extra tough Sunbrella fabrics
Quality Fabrics & Fittings
Although cheaper, none of our Windsocks are made out of Nylon or PVC, and none are cheap imports from offshore. They simply don’t last!
Tried, Tested and Guaranteed
We have been doing this a long time and have arrived at the right mix of fabrics that 'fly' well and are durable. All backed by our Guarantee.
Head - to - Head with our Competitors
Windsocks Australia | Competitors Products | |
| Windsock Fabric/ Manufacture |  Windsocks Australia - Sunbrella Fabric Windsock pictured |  Competitors Windsock - material unclear, likely some sort of PVC/ Plastic |
| Manufactured in Australia, ‘fit for
purpose’ and tested in Australian
Conditions | USA, Australia, China | |
| Long Life: Design Life – Warranty | Warranted at 12 months operating on a ‘No
Quibble’ basis. Considerably longer life with
inspection | 3 - 12 month limited warranty from reputable suppliers. Cheap imports? |
Custom sizes available (if required) | ||
| Fabric - Weathermax, Poly 300D, Sunbrella |
| Unclear. Often laminated PVC or Acrylic. De-lamination can cause cracking over a relatively short time period |
| Extruded Pipe is sewn into the mouth | Designed to keep the Windsock open and provide additional strength with a secure fastening method | Generally no pipe which puts extra pressure on the grommets |
| Stainless Steel Grommets | 316 Stainless Steel as standard | Generally brass grommets which are susceptible to corrosion |
| Anti-Static Fabric suitable for Oil & Gas applications | Full range available | Unclear / Unspecified |
| Max wind rating | 135.7km/hr, Wind Region A, Cat 1.5 under AS AS/ NZS 1170.2:2011 (we do recommend removing in high winds) | Unclear / Non Stated or Rated |
Windsock Mouth & Stainless Steel Eyelets
All of our Windsocks are manufactured with a custom extruded pipe sewn into the mouth of the Windsock. This holds the mouth open allowing it to be sensitive to even the lightest of winds. This also provides a more secure method of attaching the Windsock to a Windsock frame (if that is in use).
We only use Stainless Steel spur Eyelets / Grommets. The spur grommets have small teeth or spurs on the female portion of the grommet that dig into the fabric and wrap around the male portion of the grommet to provide a strong grip and keep the grommet from spinning.
The Eyelets are fastened with a protective PVC sleeve completely covering the mouth of the Windsock that, again, provides additional strength.
Windsock Tail – reflective and reinforced
We triple-stitch the tail and sew on a reflective band. This adds further strength to the Windsock and also assists in seeing the Windsock at night.
Tried & Tested Fabrics
At Windsocks Australia we have over many years tried and tested different fabrics. The choice of a Windsocks fabric depends on a few factors, namely: the ability for the Windsock to fly properly (ie material that is not too heavy or too light); durability, particularly in harsh Australian conditions; and UV resistance to prevent fading. Typically nylon, polyester or canvas are the main fabrics used to produce Windsocks.
None of our Windsocks are made out of Nylon and none are imported from offshore. Don’t be misled into going for a cheaper Windsock that might not even last its first storm.
All of our Windsocks are made out of the following:
- Polyester 300D (200gr/m2): waterproof, UV fade resistant, very durable and lightweight. For most uses;
- WeatherMaxLT (220gr/m2): high strength, UV fade resistant and high strength all packed in a lightweight fabric. Used primarily in coastal and offshore environments or where more extreme weather is in play;
- WeatherMax80 (271gr/m2): the big brother of WeatherMaxLT where super high strength is required. Used in extreme environments; and
- Samba (193 gr/m2): for our printed Windsocks which is long-lasting, fade-resistant and hold our digital printed Windsocks designs extremely well.
Windsock Colours
Polyester comes in Neon Yellow or Neon Orange. WeatherMax comes in white, yellow, red or red/ white stripped. Sunbrella (pictured) comes in orange, red and yellow. Samba can be printed in any colour and with any design you choose.
The full range of colours are shown on our Shop.
Our Commitment
All of our Windsocks are guaranteed for one year and will last much longer in normal conditions. We offer a no-fuss replacement if there are any issues. Further details here.