Many people underestimate how important hangers are in keeping your clothes perfect. If you have clothes you love, be aware that using incorrect hangers can cause your clothes to mark or become pulled out of shape.

WHAT TYPE OF HANGERS ARE BEST FOR HANGING CLOTHES?

When it comes to choosing the best clothes hangers, rubber non-slip hangers are undoubtedly considered the best. The rubber coating on these hangers prevents clothes from slipping off, making them ideal for delicate fabrics like knits, camisoles, and dresses that tend to slide off traditional clothes hangers. 

These hangers also help maintain the shape of your garments by securely holding them in place without causing creases or unsightly shoulder bumps. Their gentle grip ensures that items like lightweight tops or dresses stay in place, keeping them neat and free from damage. 

HOW TO HANG YOUR CLOTHES ON HANGERS

When it comes to hanging your clothes, there is most certainly a right way to do it, and getting it right is essential for preserving the shape and longevity of your garments. Hanging certain pieces, like jackets, dresses, and blouses, helps maintain their structure and keeps them wrinkle-free. When clothes are folded, they’re more prone to developing creases, or even worse, stretching out of shape, particularly delicate fabrics or items with intricate details. 

By using the right hanger, like a curved one for jackets or a rubber non-slip hanger for dresses, you ensure your clothes hang naturally and keep their original form. So, whenever possible, make sure to hang your clothes rather than fold them. It’s the best way to ensure your wardrobe stays fresh, perfectly shaped, and ready to wear at a moment’s notice.

TROUSERS

The best solution is full-length hanging, if you've got the space, for which you need peg hangers. Otherwise, they should be folded in half and hung on a hanger with a round, fat bar so that you don't get creases at the knees. The foam-covered ones given away by boutiques are fine. Wooden hangers with grips are excellent, but you do need a lot of room as they're bulky.

JACKETS & COATS

Look at your shoulders in the mirror, or better, look at other people's shoulders as they stand. Are they straight? No, they curve, and that's how jackets are cut. So you need curved, banana-shaped hangers to hold the shape nicely. Plastic ones are fine and wooden too, though again, they're heavy. Our coat/jacket flock hangers are very light and curved to mimic the natural shape of a persons shoulder.

Look for tapered, not sharp ends at the shoulder which will disfigure the garment. Broad-shouldered men can buy hangers with shoulder extensions. Similarly, the narrow-shouldered should get smaller hangers. In this case, one size doesn't fit all.

SKIRTS

For these, depending on the fabric and cut, you need peg or expander hangers to hold the waist taut. Expanders are good with materials such as suede, leather or delicates, which will be marked by the grips on peg hangers. Never hang a skirt by its loops; it can create a v-shape dip in the middle.

DRESSES

When it comes to hanging dresses, getting it right is crucial for keeping them in perfect shape. Of all the hangers we’ve ever tested, we’ve found the narrow, rubber-covered, slightly curved hangers we stock to be the best for dresses, blouses, and tops. They’re designed to hold the garment securely and stop it from slipping, while being light enough not to distort the shape of your clothing. Unlike wire hangers, which can leave unsightly marks or have pointy corners that damage delicate fabrics, these rubber-covered hangers provide a gentle, stable grip. 

Hanging your dresses, rather than folding them, is the best way to preserve their structure and avoid unwanted creases or stretching. The natural curve of a well-chosen hanger helps maintain the dress's shape, preventing the fabric from sagging or losing its form.

TIPS FOR HANGING CLOTHES

• Beware the pretty, padded hanger, which can often be too horizontal.

• Never use too wide a hanger, it will disfigure your clothes.

• Look for hanger extensions, either to widen or to have an extra bar so that you can store a jacket & skirt together.

• Not all clothes should be hung. Fabrics like cashmere, angora, and mohair, especially heavier items like jumpers, can stretch when hung, causing the shoulders and neck areas to lose their shape. It’s best to fold these delicate fabrics and store them in a specially designed clothing storage box to maintain their structure and softness.
  

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