Wooden Hangers

FAQS

1. Why should I choose wooden hangers over plastic or wire ones?
Answer: Wooden hangers offer superior durability and support for your clothes, helping to maintain their shape better than plastic or wire hangers. They are also aesthetically pleasing and add a touch of elegance to your closet.

2. Can wooden hangers prevent clothes from slipping off?
Answer: Yes, many wooden hangers come with notches for the straps of dresses or tops and some feature a nonslip bar for pants, which prevents clothing from slipping off.

3. Are there different types of wood used for hangers?
Answer: Yes, wooden hangers can be made from various types of wood including cedar, bamboo, walnut, and maple. Each wood type offers a unique look, feel, and sometimes additional benefits, like cedar’s natural moth repellency.

4. How do I choose the right size wooden hanger for my clothes?
Answer: Consider the types of garments you’ll be hanging. Standard adult-sized hangers are typically around 17.5 inches wide, which is suitable for most adult clothing. For children’s clothes, smaller hangers of about 12 to 14 inches wide are better suited.

5. Can the use of wooden hangers extend the life of my clothes?
Answer: Yes, by providing proper support and preventing garments from being stretched out of shape, wooden hangers can help maintain your clothes’ structure and appearance, potentially extending their life.

6. Do wooden hangers have any care or maintenance requirements?
Answer: Wooden hangers can be wiped clean with a dry or slightly damp cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. If you have cedar hangers, lightly sanding them every few years can rejuvenate their natural scent and moth-repelling properties.

7. Are wooden hangers environmentally friendly?
Answer: Wooden hangers are more environmentally friendly compared to plastic ones, especially if made from sustainably sourced or recycled wood. Bamboo hangers are an especially eco-friendly option due to bamboo’s rapid renewability.

8. Can wooden hangers handle heavy garments like coats?
Answer: Yes, wooden hangers are particularly suited for heavy garments. They are strong and durable, offering the needed support for heavy coats, suits, and jackets without bending or breaking.

9. How much space do wooden hangers take up in the closet?
Answer: Wooden hangers are thicker than their plastic or wire counterparts, which means they take up more space. However, their sturdiness and aesthetic quality can enhance the overall look and feel of your closet, making it a worthy trade-off for some users.

10. Are there types of clothing that shouldn’t be hung on wooden hangers?
Answer: Very delicate fabrics, like silk or lace, might be better suited to padded hangers to prevent any potential imprints from the wood. Also, extremely wet clothes should not be placed directly on wood to avoid staining or damaging the hanger.