What You Should Know About Wooden Coat Hangers

| Monday, March 28, 2011
By Melissa Leoa


Wooden coat hangers are not only for coats. They are suitable for a variety of garments. Some are made with special attachments to add pants or skirts. These wooden hangers are made to withstand very heavy garments such as winter coats but the are functional enough to also hang shirts and light jackets. They come in a number of different designs. These coat hangers also come in a variety of different kinds of wood.

Wooden hangers are stylistically more attractive than plastic or wire hangers. They can also take on more weight without breaking which makes them more durable. Wooden hangers are made to keep clothing free of wrinkles and markings from the actual hanger. Wire hangers are known to cause markings in certain types of clothing. Wooden hangers do not leave any kinds of impressions on the clothes.

There are many different types of wooden hangers available. There are some designed to hand pant suits, coats, dresses and skirts. There is an additional metal piece attached to the bottom of the hanger that can be used to hang skirts and pant suits without losing their form. The metal bars will either come with clamps or special rollers to hang a skirt or pair of pants.

These hangers vary in price depending on the design and type of wood. Cedar are the most common wooden coat hangers on the market. This type of wood offers a lovely, light smell that wards off moths while providing a fresh scent to your closet. They come in a reddish brown wood grain that is usually not polished or stained. The natural elements of the wood are maintained primarily due to its natural scent and qualities. Cedar wood is also resistant to mold and mildew which further protects your clothes. These are also very durable hangers that are equipped to handle both heavy and light garments.

Another wood often used is pine. It is lighter in weight than cedar but just as functional. They will tend to cost less than cedar. Pine has a bit more versatility when it comes to design. Cedar is not stained due to the natural qualities of the wood but pine can be stained and polished.

Another popular type of wood used to make these hangers are walnut. This is a stronger grain of wood than pine which will tend to make it a bit more expensive. They are lightly durable and can last for many years without cracking or splintering. You will find walnut wooden hangers in a variety of dark brown stains and some are made with a reddish brown stains. Walnut hangers are a popular choice due to their beauty and sturdiness.

Bamboo hangers are are lighter in weight than the average wooden hanger but they are very durable and strong. Due to the shifts in consumerism where buyers are becoming more ecological, bamboo hangers have risen in popularity. Bamboo is easily recycled which helps the environment. Many plastic hangers are now being replaced with bamboo. These types of hangers are very functional and can hang a number of different types of garments. They are also very stylish.

Wooden coat hangers are a stylish and functional addition to any closet. There are several different types of wood to choose from. Some are specially designed for certain types of garments such as skirts. And the basic coat hanger is multifunctional and can hold a variety of different kinds of garments. As long as you buy quality, you cannot go wrong with this type of hanger.




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