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But while wooden hangers may be worth investing in, they can get incredibly pricey—another quick online search points you in the direction of hangers that cost upwards of $2.99 per each individual hanger, some even costing $5 – $10 a piece.Jul 25, 2017

Standard-sized adult hangers measure 17-18 inches. Our over-sized hangers measure 19" wide, giving more support to heavy coats or larger jackets.

Because cedar wood (and many other wood products for that matter) is highly acidic. As the wood ages, it off gasses acids. And when those acids come into physical contact with your garments, the acids could possibly yellow your garments and deteriorate the fibers.

Those worries disappear when you use wooden hangers. They never bend, and (unless you're actually trying to destroy one) it's not going to break on you. With ordinary use, wooden hangers can last a lifetime.Aug 17, 2017

Each hanger can hold up to 18 lbs and is strong enough to hold even the thickest winter coats.

Wooden Low Gloss 16” Wide Hangers

Extra-wide hangers prevent shoulder bumps, especially when they're made of soft wood or have a padded finish. However, if you want to provide a creaseless and bump-less appearance for your entire suit, you may want to invest in 16-inch hangers with a trouser bar.

These hangers are an all-in-one product, not only are they strong, durable, and made perfectly to hold the shape of your garments but they look great and protect your clothes whilst they're hanging in your wardrobe. ... Not everyone wants or can afford a wardrobe full of cedar wood clothes hangers.Feb 19, 2016

Types of Wood

Hangers these days can be made of a wide range of woods, such as: Oak. Maple. Walnut.Aug 31, 2017

What to fold: Anything that can easily stretch out, such as sweaters, knits, T-shirts and sweats, should be folded rather than hung, because folding puts less stress on these materials. Sturdy items like denim, cords and khakis also do well folded.Mar 22, 2016

While some say that hangers made of velvet are superior, others say that acrylic hangers can last longer and hold items better, making them the better option. ... up a lot of closet space, and it's been shown that these are more reliable than typical plastic and wire hangers.May 12, 2020

Velvet hangers collect lint and dirt over time, making them look dingy. You don't have to worry about that with these plastic hangers. They also have an upgraded non-slip design that makes for effective gripping when you place your clothing on the hanger.Apr 8, 2020

Protect Your Clothing in Storage from Moths and Bugs with Wooden Hangers. Not all hangers are equal in terms of quality and functionality, especially when it comes to storage. Wooden hangers are superior due to their ability to naturally repel critters such as bugs and moths from your clothing.Jan 25, 2021

Though they are a great short-term solution, wire hangers won't support your clothes well for long. They're simply too flimsy and they collapse under the weight of heavier garments. Their shape, with the sharp edges, will often leave marks on the shoulders of shirts that you won't be able to remove, even with ironing.Aug 3, 2015

These are the best clothing hangers we tested ranked, in order:

• The Container Store Basic Acrylic Hanger
• Ikea Bumerang Hanger + Bumerang Shoulder Shaper
• Timmy Stainless Wire Hanger
• Whitmor Satin Padded Blouse Hanger
• Target White Plastic Room Essentials
• The Container Store Basic Natural Wooden Hanger
• Sharpty Everyday White Plastic Hangers
• Free hangers from your dry cleaner
• Joy Mangano Platinum Huggable Suit Hangers

Wooden Hangers

Hangers made of wood are solid and ideal for heavy clothing. ... Note, though, that all types of wood contain natural acids and oils, which can potentially cause delicate clothing to deteriorate over time.Sep 22, 2014

Our standard 17" and 18" wooden hangers will fit most women's clothing sizes Small to Extra Large (S-XL) or sizes 6-18.

The sizing principle for suits and jacket hangers is simple: the hanger should extend all the way to–but not beyond–the point where the shoulder meets the sleeve (the jacket's sleeve head). The most accurate method of sizing your hanger is to measure directly across the back (the point-to-point measurement).Apr 21, 2011

Ideally, the depth of the closet should be around 24 inches deep. For bulkier clothing items like winter coats, the closet depth can be as much as 28 inches. Another factor to consider for your reach-in closet dimensions is the return walls.May 25, 2021