Retail Hanger Buying Guide

Selecting the right hangers for your store can beyour store’s appeal.
more in depth than you imagined. Your hangersSatin hangers are best for extremely delicate
can say a lot about your store. They can befabrics such as silk, nylon and lace. Lingerie should
more important than ever now that the retailalways be hung on satin hangers to avoid
industry is so competitive. This is a time whendamaging the delicate fabrics. Not only that, but
brand image is more important than ever. Whenyour customers will be willing to pay more for
you are stocking your store with hangers, makeitems that seem to be of a higher quality. Satin
sure that you consider each type and choose thehangers can help you foster this perception.
one that will best help you serve your customers,Studies have shown that men and women alike
make a good impression and last for years towill pay more for the same item hung on a satin
come.hanger over the one hung on a plastic hanger with
The pinnacle of retail hangers is obviously themetal clamps. It may sound silly, but presentation
wooden hanger. Wooden hangers keep clothescounts for a lot in the retail industry.
spaced nicely. They give your store a high-qualityIf you have a very large store to outfit, then
feel that transfers to the impression that youplastic hangers may be your most economic
make on your customers. They are very durablechoice. When selecting your plastic hangers, keep
and should last for years to come. Woodenquality in mind. You need a heavy enough grade
hangers are heavier than other types of hangersto support the products that you are selling.
and do not fall on the floor as easily when peopleHeavy winter coats need a much heavier plastic
are looking through your merchandise. Woodenor acrylic than a t-shirt requires. Today’s
hangers are smooth and gentle on delicate fabrics.plastic and acrylic hangers are much stronger than
This can reduce the damaged merchandise inthe flimsy ones that used to be the market
your store and quickly save you a substantialstandard. The last thing you want is a bunch of
amount of money. Wooden hangers come in asharp broken plastic lying around your store, so
wide variety of woods and colors. They rangekeep quality in mind when you purchase your
from heavy-weight to slim line, classic toplastic hangers.
contemporary and can really set the tone for