If you are an avid kiter or sailor, hang a windsock on your flagpole in the garden and you always know where the wind comes from.

The windsock is white with red, these striking colors ensure that the windsock is extra visible. The windsock is often used in air and road traffic. The fire brigade also uses windsocks to predict the spread of smoke and dangerous gases. A windsock is also suitable for high-altitude bridges and viaducts. This way, traffic can be informed about the wind force.

You don't have to take down all these windsocks at night.

A windsock is a simple instrument that provides an indication of wind direction and speed. It consists of a tube of fabric or flexible plastic