Garment Hangers and Sizers
Shipping and storage are just as much about protecting the items as they are about properly storing and organizing them. For hanging garments, this means the use of hangers. Hangers come in three main varieties: wooden, plastic, and metal. Unlike other shipping and packaging supplies, hangers often find several uses, such as for transportation, storage, and display. While there are a few differences between the three types of hangers and what their ideal uses are, hangers are unique in that a lot of the decision-making comes down to whatever you prefer the look, feel, and price of.
Wooden Hangers are some of the most attractive and environmentally friendly hangers on the market. Unlike plastic or metal hangers, wooden hangers are often reused by customers or people who receive them with a garment. This is because they are both sturdy and attractive. Another advantage of wooden hangers is that, because they are so popular, they rarely end up in landfills and they often come in a variety of colors or shades. For those interested in hangers that will end up in homes or retail stores, wooden hangers are a great choice.
Plastic Hangers are very affordable hangers, and while they are not as customizable or durable as metal hangers are they do provide several distinct advantages. Plastic hangers are very lightweight compared to wooden or metal hangers, meaning they will add little to shipping costs, and unlike metal hangers they will not rust or discolor garments that are hung on them. Plastic hangers come in both lightweight and heavier versions, meaning you can buy light for single use hangers or buy heavy for hangers that will face tough conditions or long-term usage.
Metal Hangers are generally the least expensive type of hangers and are a staple of the dry cleaning business. Wire hangers are very light, meaning they will save you money on shipping costs. Additionally, wire hangers tend to be the thinnest hangers available and are great for storing a large number of garments in a small or packed space. Perfect for laundry, garments, and a variety of other hanging needs, wire hangers are also the most adaptable hangers on the market and you can often bend them to perfectly match the shape of your garment.
Just as important as it is to preserve your garments, it is important to tell which ones are which. Here there is a solution too: garment sizers.
Garment Sizers are little markers that fit onto the top section of the hanger and show at a glance what size the garment is below it. If you have ever been to a department store and glanced at the top of a rack of clothes, those little markers that tell you if a shirt is small, medium, or large are an example of garment sizers at work.
Whatever your packaging or shipping needs, such as hanging your garments or identifying the sizes you already possess, VP Supplies has what you need to make the most of your items. From garment sizers to wood, plastic, and metal hangers, there is no shortage of looks, styles, and materials from which to choose.
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John Jones is an expert on shipping supplies and related products. He is a packaging specialist with VP Supplies, a company providing a complete line of shipping supplies using an innovative approach to serving its customers. Visit our website for a complete line of shipping supplies