With all of the different variations of hangers on the market, it’s hard to know when and where you should use them. Most people just use plastic hangers because they don’t know any better, but aren’t you tired of them breaking under heavy coats or not holding your scoop-necked tops properly?
We won’t leave you hanging (pun intended)! High Hangers is here to give you the inside scoop on the different types of hangers and how to use them.
Non-Slip Hangers
Velvet nonslip hangers are perfect for your silky or expensive clothes that you want to keep on the hanger and not on your closet floor. They’re also great for wide-necked shirts and strappy dresses that might otherwise just slip off into that black hole of your closet floor. Just make sure that you never hang anything that is still wet on velvet hangers since moisture will cause the velvet’s color to leech into your clothes.
Notched Hangers
If you have a lot of strappy shirts or dresses, notched hangers are the way to go. They look like ordinary hangers but have convenient openings near the ends for you to attach your spaghetti straps and ensure that your clothes won’t slip off the edges. These can be plastic, wooden, or velvet, depending on what you’re looking for.
Heavy-Duty Hangers
These hangers are sturdy and indispensable for people who live in colder climates. Storing winter weather gear can be a serious hassle, especially thick winter coats. They’re very heavy, which is great when you need to brave the chilly winds, but less great when they’re bending your regular hangers out of shape or snapping them.
Heavy-duty hangers are usually made of metal or thick wood that won’t bow or strain under the weight of a heavy coat, even if you left something in the pockets.
Clip Hangers
Clip hangers are the answer to the question: how do I hang up my pants? Some people can fold pants into drawers, but for nicer slacks and skirts, many people prefer to hang them up to avoid weird wrinkles or unintended pleats. This is especially true if you don’t wear the garment very often since otherwise, it’ll spend most of its life folded up.
Single Rod Hangers
Another option for pants and skirts is single rod hangers that take up less space in your closet than clip hangers and are usually sturdier. Clips can detach or break off hangers and might put some strain on thicker pants since it’s only holding up two spots. Plus, if you have slippery pajama pants, they might slip right out of the clips.
You simply fold the pants or skirt in half and drape it over the rod with single rod hangers. This allows them to fold neatly within your closet, take up less space, and have a much smaller risk of falling off and landing on the floor.
Belt Hangers
Belts are essential items for pants, so it’s only natural that you’d hang them in the closet, too, right? Well, there are specialized belt hangers to make that possible. They look like plastic or metal circles that you can slip the buckle through and hang your belts out straight alongside your pants.
Swivel-Headed Hangers
These are the hangers to turn to when you don’t feel like constantly turning your clothes. With swivel-headed hangers, you don’t have to figure out which way to hold your clothes when you’re putting away loads and loads of laundry. We totally get it! You don’t have time to mess around with that; you just want to finish putting stuff away. These are the perfect time-saving solution!
Cedarwood Hangers
If you have a closet that you usually keep closed, cedarwood hangers are a great way to freshen the scent and keep your clothes from smelling musty. You don’t have to worry about hanging up clothes still damp from the washing machine either as the wood won’t be damaged by slight moisture.
Cedarwood hangers are usually recommended in humid climates to keep everything smelling newly washed and clean. As a bonus, cedar also stops insects and moths from making their home among your clothes.
Slim or Thin Hangers
If you know you’ve got a lot of stuff that needs to fit in your closet, consider going for a thin or slim hanger set. These hangers are just as sturdy as normal ones, but they aren’t as bulky, so it’s possible to hang more clothes on a single rack. Just make sure that you have a heavy-duty hanging rack so that all of the hangers don’t pull it out of the wall with their weight.
Padded Hangers
On the opposite side of the spectrum are padded hangers. They are usually covered in a satin material to preserve your delicate and expensive evening wear. They are also suitable for hanging oversized, bulky coats that would otherwise break on less sturdy hangers.
Combo Hangers
Combo hangers were invented for businesspeople. They have a sturdy wooden or plastic top and clips running along a second bar underneath. They allow you to have your blouse or shirt, suit jacket, and pants or skirt all hanging together in a neat package. So instead of ransacking your drawers for the matching pants or shirt, combo hangers make it easy to find everything together for your busier mornings.
Some men also hang their matching ties around the neck of the hanger to make their lives even simpler.
In Conclusion: Hanging It Up
Are you all hung up on hangers? Now that you know more about the different types of hangers, simply mix and match based on your wardrobe to customize your closet and display your clothes in style. Don’t just rely on the cheap wire hangers they give you at the dry cleaners! Get ones that suit your clothing and keep them looking fresh, wrinkle-free, and fabulous!
Sources:
29 Different Types of Clothes Hangers | Home Stratosphere
20 Different Types of Clothes Hangers | Thread Curve
Expert-Approved Tips for Properly Hanging Your Shirts and Pants | Martha Stewart
