The Best Hangers: Wooden or Metal?

When it comes to choosing the best hangers for the job, the huge selection can make it seem overwhelming. However, with a few guidelines, you can easily narrow down your search and choose the best ones for your personal needs. Use these tips from experts and closet organization professionals to help you decide which ones will be the next ones in your closet.

1) Wooden hangers are essentially the "holy grail" of closet accessories. They work for suits, coats, t-shirts, you name it. These are usually curved to fit the shape of the shoulders on your tailored coats and suits. They come with grips imbedded in the shoulders to avoid slippage. They come in plus sizes as well as petite sizes. You can get hanging bars for pants with rubberized grips or ones that clamp onto clothing to keep it from slipping. Plus, these are some of the most beautiful closet accessories on the market, sure to make your closet look magnificent.

2) Metal hangers are much different than those flimsy wire ones we've all collected from the dry cleaner. Metal ones are chrome, heavy gauge metal designed not to snag or bend. These heavy duty closet accessories fit flat together. This helps you to save tons of space, plus it keeps your wardrobe from becoming wrinkled. You may see these in high end boutiques or boutique hotels. They look sleek and are a functional, economical way to stock your closet.

3) There are other space saving hangers on the market. These are generally slim and flat in design. Styles can be plastic, velvet, bamboo, or metal. Some can cascade from each other, helping you to organize and coordinate outfits. Some simply have clips or a pants bar so that you can put tops and bottoms together. Some are designed to hold several pairs of pants or skirts in one place. Some have optional hooks for hanging additional items from the neck. Utilizing these types of hangers can easily and quickly double or triple the amount of space in your closet.

4) Cedar clothes hangers are the ultimate in closet luxury. They absorb moisture to keep mold and mildew away. They don't cover up odors, but actually deodorize the area around them. They look beautiful and repel pests, such as cockroaches, silverfish, and moths. They help to keep your clothing safe and come in a wide variety of styles to suit your needs.