While you might that plastic coat hangars only come in one variety, they actually differ in many different ways. All of them are indeed made out of plastic but there are many minute design differences that you may overlook.
For example, some plastic coat hangars may come equipped with grip locks that snap in place instead of just a straight thin plastic bar for clothes to be draped over. This is especially useful for small pieces of clothing like underwear or handkerchiefs. The pink grips will hold these pieces of clothing together and you won’t ever have to worry about them dropping to the floor whenever the wind blows!
Some clothes hangars also come equipped with little notches along the curve of the hangar. These notches allow clothes with straps to be hung during from these notches within the need to slip the clothes over the hangar bar itself. Spaghetti straps, certain pieces of undergarments and tank-tops work especially well with plastic hangars with notches.
And then you have the suit plastic hangars which are designed to support a large piece of clothing like a suit or winter jacket. They have a thicker frame that is designed to accomodate heavy clothing and are very useful indeed for anyone looking to keep their suits clean and straight. Apart from plastic suit hangars, you have childrens plastic hangars as well. These are small sized hangars made for childrens clothing. Often cute to behold, they often come equipped with pinch grips and notches for additional flexibility.
When choosing plastic clothes hangars, you should select them based on their functionality because different types of clothing require different hangars. Pay careful attention to the hooks at the top of the hangar because some of them are poorly designed with thin metal. this means that they are likely to break off over time or bend out of shape. Plastic hangar hooks are better in this regard although they are often thicker and may provide less flexibility.
You may also want to look at the hangar clips used. Do they pinch the clothing well enough? Are they made from strong and tight springs? Is the grip area rubberized or large enough for your clothes? After that, examine the notches and shoulder accents. Are the notches deep enough to allow your clothes to stay secure? Are they designed in a way to avoid snagging or spoiling your clothing? These are just some of the key points to consider.
Plastic clothes hangars and metal or wood hangars are all available in any big department store although you will have to visit a specialty store if you require hangars of a unique design or look. Some boutiques do sell hangars that add a touch of color or class so its worth shopping around until you find one that suits your preferences.
Note that there are indeed companies who can produce customized hangars for your needs. This is useful when you can’t find anything that you favor. Companies who are looking to give away some freebies can also commission these custom hangar manufacturers to produce plastic hangars with their logos in place. This is often how hotels and other boutique establishments create their hangars and certainly its something that you can do on your own as well.
I hope this article on choosing plastic clothing hangars has been useful. Good luck in finding that perfect plastic hangar soon!