Which clothes hanger to use?

Everyone has them hanging in their closet, often all different, but which clothes hangers should I use for which garments? That's what we're trying to answer here. Many clothes hangers end up in the closet after being provided with purchased clothing. The primary characteristic of these hangers is that they often need to be as inexpensive as possible to keep costs low for the retailer. However, price doesn't always have to be decisive for the functionality of the clothes hanger, but it certainly plays a role. Therefore, we list which types of hangers are most effective for the most common applications.

Shirt Hanger

The shirt hanger is one of the most commonly used hangers worldwide. Shirt hangers are available in plastic and wood and have narrow shoulder pieces. You can choose between a flat or a slightly curved hanger. The preference is for the slightly curved one because it keeps the shirt in a more natural shape than the flat variant.

Trousers Hanger

The trousers hanger is made of metal and has a plastic non-slip coating. This coating prevents the pants from slipping off the hanger. Trousers hangers are available in various widths.

Skirt Hanger

Skirt hangers stand out due to the addition of clips on the trouser bar. These clips can easily be clamped onto the garment. This hanger can also be used for trousers. The biggest advantage of the skirt hanger is that the garment is hung only at the top, preventing creases or folds at knee level. There are metal, plastic, and wooden versions, with the metal clip hanger offering the best price-performance ratio.

Blouse and Jacket Hanger

Specifically for storing blouses, shirts, and jackets, there are hangers with wide shoulder pieces. The advantage of these is that they provide good support to the shoulders of the garments, preventing bumps and imprints in the shoulder areas. This type is available in metal, plastic, and wood according to your preference. Plastic hangers offer the best price-performance ratio, but the difference is minimal.

Lingerie Hanger

Especially for underwear, there are so-called lingerie hangers. These stand out due to the hooks and notches applied. The hangers are made of plastic and available in various designs for swimwear, underwear, and light dresses. Plastic hangers are often lightweight because they carry minimal loads. The notches can be used to hook the garment straps, keeping them securely on the hanger.

Scarf Hangers

For storing scarves, there are scarf hangers. These hangers are ring-shaped and come in metal and plastic versions. These ring hangers can also be used to hang jeans or hats, for example. In addition to the ring shape, clips can also be used for hanging scarves.