Unless you work in the fashion, retail clothing, or home organization business, there’s a good chance you don’t give much thought to the type of clothes hangers you use.
We use clothes hangers every day and stand to benefit from storing our apparel in the best manner possible. That’s why it’s actually rather curious that we mostly don’t pay much attention to what kind of hangers are in our closets.
So why is this the case? You might be surprised to learn that it does actually matter what type of clothes hangers you use.
Most clothes hangers are cheap and readily available
The main reason clothes hangers probably don’t quite get the consideration they should is because they’re typically very cheap and easy to come by.
Yes, that 12-pack of plastic hangers that only costs a buck at the dollar store might seem like a great deal today. You probably know they won’t be the best quality, but they’re only clothes hangers, right?
And all those free wire hangers you’ve gotten from your dry cleaner over the years? Well, why throw out a perfectly functional item?
However, it’s worth pondering this – just what kind of quality can those hangers possibly have if the dry cleaner is just giving them away all the time?
The truth is, there’s a downside to buying and using cheap hangers instead of relying on a higher quality type, like wood clothes hangers.
Your closet is only as big as your hangers, and your clothes are only as good as the way you organize them.
The downsides of using plastic clothes hangers
Everyone has had to throw out some of their plastic clothes hangers at some point. While they may be cheap, plastic hangers have several downsides:
- they’re flimsy and have a shorter life (a reminder that “cheap” also equals “disposable” much of the time)
- aren’t ideal for maintaining the shape of your garments, which shortens the lifespan of clothing
- are more prone to clothes slippage
- you’re more likely to have many colours and styles of plastic hangers, which creates a disorganized, mismatched closet look
The downsides of using wire clothes hangers
Wire hangers share some of the same downsides as plastic hangers and have a unique additional downside. The downsides include:
- their pliability causes wire hangers to bend, which reduces their lifespan
- also don’t provide an ideal long-term storage method when it comes to maintaining garment shapes
- will rust, which shortens their life and can damage clothing
- are also more prone to clothes slipping off the hanger
So as you can see, wire and plastic hangers may be readily available and cheap, but that comes at the expense of the best interests of your clothing.
Why premium velvet clothes hangers are your best option
Aside from plastic and wire hangers, velvet hangers are an additional option that have their own benefits.
- Lightweight and thin to take up to 50% less space in your closets
- The heavy duty hooks rotate smoothly and provide long term use
- One hanger is enough to hang up your entire outfit with ease
- Helps de-clutter and organize your closet while providing quick access
- Look much nicer than wire and plastic hanger
- Offer special design features like notches that keep clothing with straps secured
- Your garments are less likely to slip off the hanger or wrinkle
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Are all velvet clothes hangers created equal?
Definitely not. A set of velvet clothes hangers being sold at your local store for a tantalizing low price might be better than the thin, flimsy wire hangers you’re currently using, but beware.
Both the material and design quality are the key factors you need to be concerned with. Logically, a good quality material used in the clothes hanger’s construction will provide better strength and durability.
At Organized Interiors, we believe our premium velvet hangers are the best clothes hangers you can invest in. Here’s what they feature:
Durable 360-degree rotatable chrome hook for easy access.
Useful bar to hang ties, scarves, belts and so on.
Smooth rounded shoulders prevent shoulder bumps in the fabric.
Notched shoulders to keep strapy clothes in place.
Velvet surface for the perfect amount of friction so clothes don't slip off the hanger.
Maximize the life of your garments with velvet clothes hangers
Our premium velvet clothes hangers work well for all types of garments and will help you get the most life out of them by providing an ideal storage solution for your clothes.
You’ll spend less time ironing out the unsightly creases and wrinkles that can be problematic with inferior hanger types.
High-end clothing items (such as an evening gown or men’s formal wear) can cost into the thousands of dirhams, so you need to protect your investment. Even a relatively cheaper AED100 blouse deserves a suitable hanging home to ensure you’re getting your money’s worth out of it.
Keep your closet or dressing room's look classy with velvet clothes hangers
The mismatched colours of a closet filled with conventional plastic hangers doesn’t add to the space’s aesthetics. Neither does the nondescript look of a bunch of wire hangers.
Premium velvet clothes hangers add a distinct touch of class to your closet space. And while it may seem like a small thing, you’ll also appreciate the cohesive look that’s added to a closet full of identical premium clothes hangers.
If you’ve had home improvements made in the form of either a closet organizer or dressing room/walk-in closet, premium velvet hangers are also a must-have. They’ll nicely complement the upgraded looks and functionality of these transformed spaces.
Organized Jehans’ premium black velvet hangers.
Limit your clothes hanger clutter by saying “no thanks”
After years of buying clothes and getting your dry cleaning done, it’s inevitable that clothes hanger clutter will become just one more thing you’ll eventually have to contend with.
You can minimize or eliminate this problem by simply saying “no thanks” when presented with the option of bringing a free wire or plastic hanger home. The salesperson or dry cleaner certainly won’t mind.
It’s a small gesture and the impact on your carbon footprint by rejecting hangers you don’t really need may be minimal, but every little bit helps.
Your old useable wire and plastic hangers might be welcome at a thrift store. Plastic hangers (without any metal) might also be recyclable in your blue box. Check your municipality’s recycling guidelines.
Treat your garments right with premium velvet clothes hangers
You’ll prolong the life of your garments by treating them right and hanging them on premium velvet clothes hangers.
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