How to choose the right clothes hangers
An everyday item with an everyday function that is probably one of life’s more underrated simple pleasures, the humble clothes hanger. Try living and working without Clothes Hangers for a few days and you will be presented with a dysfunctional pile of coats, a messy wardrobe and a cluttered home. But for businesses, the need for a quality hanger goes beyond aesthetics and organisation.
This fake ‘human shoulder’ was invented in 1869 by O.A North from New Britain, who took a piece of wire and got inspiration from a coat hook to devise a nifty attire accessory after his employees were complaining of lack of coat hanging space. The humble clothes hanger has seen a few changes since the early 20th century. Now, thanks to modern designs, new manufacturing processes and a broader range of materials, the variety of this essential item on the market today is extensive.
Clothes hangers should be a one-time investment and should be subject to a thorough decision making process about what you need to hang. Picking the right hangers will make a difference to the durability and shape of your clothes for years to come, the right hanger will allow air to circulate around the clothing, eliminating wrinkles and keep you looking on top of your game! From satin padded and scented, and from metal to plastic. Wooden favourites include walnut, lotus, painted and polished, along with eco-friendly extras such as trouser bars, clips, extra notches, non-slip and velvet-texture varieties, there is an almost unlimited choice. So what features and benefits might you look for when shopping for the perfect hanger, and what types are available? Here are a few popular terminologies to look out for to help you choose the right ones for you…
Trouser bar – the sturdy trouser bar allows you to hang trousers or jeans in addition to garments such as shirts, jumpers and jackets. Non-slip trouser bars have tiny rubber teeth or a rubber coating to prevent items from slipping off.
Shoulder notches – the shoulder notches provide a simple and convenient way of hanging skirts and dresses. Use the shoulder notch to hook the silky ribbons on both sides of the garment to give extra protection from slippage.
Security hanger – these hangers come with a metal security ring and anti-theft attachment, ideal for hotels, restaurants and retail stores.
Great value for money – these hangers are well made and very cost-effective. Ideal when you need a large quantity or have a high turnaround of hangers.
Chrome swivel hook – allows your clothes to be hung at a variety of angles.
Durable plastic – plastic hangers are hard-wearing, but lightweight and easy to clean.
Real wood hanger – look out for 100% Lotus or Cedar wood, these high-quality hangers are hard-wearing, yet lightweight and attractive, stained in various wood finishes and are ideal for commercial or home use.
Chrome finish – enhance your products and display with this sleek, modern metal finish.
Natural finish – a natural clear varnish provides a classic finish and makes them smooth and extremely durable.
Non-slip velvet – the soft velvet finish prevents clothes from slipping.
Adjustable clips/ non-slip clips – – the soft-grip often coated with rubber to reduce marks to the clothing, with a chrome clip for extra strength to securely hold skirts, trousers and jeans without adding creases or damaging the items. Clips are adjustable along the width of the hanger, so the hanging space fits to the size of your garments.
Lightweight clip hanger – all chrome clip grip which ideal for displaying or storing items such as skirts and trousers.
Single clip hanger – Ideal for displaying or keeping tidy small items such as scarves, gloves, caps and belts. Also a recent trend in fashion outlets for hanging jeans.
Non-slip hanger – Rubber coated hanger perfect for knitwear, shirts or blouses that can easily slip off a standard, smoother hanger. Helps prevent shoulders of clothing from becoming misshapen or delicate garments from getting creased.
Adjustable – the clips easily slide left to right to fit perfectly on small or large items.
Strong and durable – usually metal hangers are the most hard-wearing and long-lasting.
Crease-free – suspending from clips reduces the chance of clothing becoming creased compared to trouser bars, and these clips are designed not to damage your clothes.
Broad shoulders – the broad shoulder design provides extra support needed for heavier items like suits, jackets and coats and prevents them losing their shape.
Hook / notch feature – integrated accessory notch; perfect for belts, ties and scarves. Also can be used to hang additional hangers vertically to maximise hanging space.
Ultra-slim– increase usable hanging space in your wardrobe by choosing space-saving ultra-slim hangers.
Size cube holder – a handy notch that allows size cubes to be added easily and quickly.
Logo display area – a flat area for adding your company logo or size stickers.
Child-sized hanger – this hanger is smaller in size, perfect size for children’s clothes such as trousers, skirts, tops and jackets. Ideal for whole outfits.
From top to bottom, we have a huge range of hangers available in a variety of colours and materials to help you store and display your garments – with suit, skirt and trouser hangers as well as clip hangers and hanger stackers. If you’re looking for something durable, we have a complete array of hangers made from high quality wood, or smart, shiny chrome, while anyone looking to hang items in bulk will appreciate our variety of plastic hangers.
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