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Hangers Key Terms

Don't get hung up when it comes to hangers
By Meredith Fagioli Hangers hang clothes, but there are many different types. Some take up more room in closets than others. If you want to go beyond basic and learn more about hangers, get a basic understanding of some key terms that can help you distinguish hanger types.
 

Knowing hanger details and being familiar with key terms is beneficial to anyone who deals in clothes, whether it be a salesman, a shop owner or even a dry cleaner.

Scarf hanger

A scarf hanger is a special hanger that allows scarves to be hung vertically, in order to keep them neat and prevent them from getting snagged on clothes or zippers.
Try: At Organize.com, you can see what an empty 10 hole scarf hanger looks like. This site also shows a scarf spinner, which is a different type of scarf hanger.

Belt hanger

A belt hanger is the simple solution to keep belts straight in a closet versus having them rolled up in a drawer.
Try: At HangerCity.com, you can see a picture of a belt hanger.

Tie hangers

Tie hangers either have a motorized, cedar, peg board or hook racks keeping your ties straight and organized.
Try: At Stacks and Stacks, you can see examples of tie hangers in every style possible from motorized to cedar to hook racks.

Cedar hangers

Cedar hangers are usually made out of 100% cedar wood and are good for keeping a closet smelling fresh.
Try: At The Container Store, you can see what cedar hangers look like. You can also learn how to refresh them.

Car coat hanger

It may be a unknown term, but car coat hangers are the hangers that you can hang a jacket or coat on and then attach to the back of a headrest to keep the coat or jacket wrinkle free.
Try: Visit HangersDirect to see examples of car coat hangers.

Salesman hangers

A salesman hanger is a strong, typically chrome hanger that is very space efficient. They are most likely seen during trade-shows that feature clothes or with garments that need to be transported.
Try: Go to Clothes Hangers to see a visual image of salesman hangers.