How to Choose a Hanger

There are many different types of hangers out there. Some are for retail stores and some are for home or business. When you are shopping for the right hanger to meet your needs, you could be confused about what type of hanger is really the best choice. This all depends on how much space you have and what types of clothes you need to hang. You should also consider the overall look and feel of the closet or space that you are looking to outfit. The right hanger can make a difference in the appearance of your store or closet and also the longevity of your clothing.

Retail stores can make great use of sturdy plastic and acrylic hangers. Select a grade that is strong enough to last. If you go with a thin plastic hanger, you can expect your inventory to end up on the floor. You can also expect the need to constantly reorder more and more hangers to replace broken ones. Broken hangers in your store can also make for a dangerous liability. Opt for higher quality plastic hangers. Consider it an investment in your business. Not only will your merchandise hang better, but you will incur less garment damage and loss. Nicer hangers also help to make a better impression on your customers. The nicer the hanger, the more consumers are willing to pay for the item hanging on them. Hangers are just one of the subliminal things in your store that influence a customer's intention to buy.

Plastic hangers are also a staple in most homes. Lightweight hangers can snap easily and sag under the weight of anything beyond a t-shirt, so choose one that can accommodate all of the clothing you expect to hang on it. For a child's closet, you really should use hangers designed to fit in their clothes. Adult hangers can stretch out shoulders and cause your child's clothes to get misshapen very quickly.

Wooden hangers are a lot better for suits and jackets. They have the sturdiness and curvature needed to keep your suits and jackets in good shape. Suits can easily loose their clean-cut look if hung on regular hangers. Not only will the shoulders droop, but a flat hanger without any back-side curvature can allow other clothes to crowd a suit coat and get it wrinkled very quickly. Curved wooden hangers can take up a little more space, but they really are necessary for your suits. If you do not have much space but love the look and feel of wood, then reserve the coat hangers for coats and select a sleeker style for the rest of your clothing.

Wooden hangers in a retail store can have a significant impact. They can help brand your image and set the tone for your store. They have such an influence that many stores have patented their style of hanger so that theirs are specific to their store.

Cedar hangers can be used in areas of high humidity to absorb moisture and protect your clothing. They also help repel pests, such as moths.

Cascading hangers, skirt hangers and slack hangers can really help improve the space that you have in your closet. Satin coated hangers are wonderful to use with delicate fabrics. Make an inventory of what you have to hang and choose your clothes hangers accordingly.

About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of The Hanger Depot, a leading provider of high quality hangers,including wooden hangers