Everything You Need to Know About Clothes Hangers
While some people may not pay much attention to choosing their Clothes Hangers, selecting the right one can make a big difference in making the most of your hanging space and ensuring your garments stay in the best condition. You’ve already put effort into designing your space and selecting your clothes, so it only makes sense to give the same attention to picking your hangers.
Whether you are looking for hangers to complete a project, to organise your wardrobe, or simply want to learn more about the different hangers available, continue reading.
What types of Clothes Hangers are there?
When selecting hangers, you’ll typically encounter Wooden Hangers, Plastic Hangers and Metal Hangers, or a combination of these materials. Most hangers are designed in a standard triangular shape, providing a solid base for various clothing types.
Some hangers feature shoulder notches, which are useful for hanging garments like skirts, dresses, and other lightweight items with straps. Trouser Hangers, designed with a bar for folding and hanging trousers or jeans are another popular choice, while Hangers with Clips are also great for securing lower-body garments and keeping the design visible. For structured clothing like blazers and suit jackets, Hangers with Broad Shoulders deliver optimal support.
Many hangers combine multiple features, such as shoulder notches with a trouser bar or clips, or a non-slip finish, providing versatility for clothes storage.
Combine Clothes Hangers with a Clothes Rail or Hanging Rail for a strong hanging clothes storage solution.
What type of Hangers are best? / What is the best type of Hanger for clothes?
To get the most out of your clothing storage and keep clothes looking their best, it’s recommended to use a variety of hangers. Mixing and matching different types will help you store and display clothing the most efficiently.
As discussed earlier, various hanger types are designed with specific features to suit different items of clothing. While it is possible to use a single hanger type for all your clothes, you’ll find that different garments, due to their shape and material, will have unique storage needs.
The ideal hangers for you will depend on the types of clothes you’re storing and any personal style preferences you may have.
How do I choose a Clothes Hanger?
Consider what you’ll be using hangers for. If you need to display jeans or skirts, Hangers with clips will show the style and design most effectively. Or if the items are simpler in design, a Hanger with a Trouser Bar might be a better fit. For heavy items like winter coats or bike jackets, it’s best to use heavy-duty hangers with broad shoulders to provide extra support.
After determining the type of hangers you need, you can think about their design. You could mix and match different finishes and materials or opt for a uniform look. Considering the overall look and feel of the space where the hangers will be used, can help you decide.
Natural Wooden Hangers are versatile and suit most settings, while Velvet Hangers can add a touch of luxury to a store or home. Plastic Hangers offer a practical and straightforward appearance, and if you want to inject some playfulness into your space, Colourful Hangers can add a fun element.
Create a unified look in Retail Stores by using hangers in the same colour. Black Hangers and Natural Wooden Hangers offer many different styles and match together easily.
Are Wooden Hangers better than Plastic Hangers?
Wooden Hangers can provide a wider variety of styles and finishes compared to plastic hangers. However, if you’re looking for a simple and cost-effective solution, Plastic Hangers are an excellent choice that does the job well. For more specialised uses, wooden hangers may be the better option.
Great for hanging lightweight garments such as t-shirt, dresses and blouses, Plastic Hangers are an affordable and durable option.
How many Hangers do I need?
For a retail business, you’ll likely require a large number of hangers in various styles to accommodate displays on the shop floor and in the stockroom. In contrast, a home wardrobe is unlikely to require the same volume, even if used across multiple rooms, such as the bedroom or utility room.
It’s important to consider where the hangers will be used for storage, whether in a built-in wardrobe, hanging rail, or clothes rail, since different rails offer varying storage and loading capacities. For example, our Heavy-Duty Clothes Rails range from 2ft to 6ft in length. A 2ft rail can hold around 20-30 light items (such as t-shirts and dresses), while a 6ft rail can store 60-80. For bulkier clothing, you can expect to fit about 15 items on a 2ft rail and up to 40 on a 6ft rail.
For more details, check out our “Clothes Rail quick guide: How many clothes can I fit onto a Free-standing Clothes Rail?”
Is it better to hang or fold clothes?
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to clothing storage. It’s important to store clothes suitably for each type, to keep them looking and feeling their best
While trousers and jeans can be folded, hanging them can help to reduce creases. You could even store an entire outfit, such as a suit, on a single hanger. Just simply fold the trousers over the bar and hang the suit jacket on the shoulder of the hanger, to save storage space and help you save by grouping outfits together.
Garments that are prone to wrinkling, such as blouses, dresses, and skirts, also benefit from being hung up, particularly those made from delicate fabrics.
Some types of clothes should generally be avoided for hanging, such as activewear and heavy knitwear. The elastic material of activewear can lose its shape, while heavy cardigans and jumpers can become stretched due to the weight of the fabric hanging.
For more guidance on clothes storage, view our “Storing Clothes Guide – For Daily Use or Short-Term Storage”
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