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Post by malibou on Sept 14, 2023 22:08:48 GMT
I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to switch over to slim line hangers from the plastic tube style ones.
All of the slim line hangers I found are velvet-covered. So that is all I know of slim line hangers.
I bought a ridiculous amount for our master closet and set out today to get the job done. I thought I'd start with the low hanging fruit that is my husband's polo shirts. The top button is buttoned on all of these, so I thought to slip the hangers in and out thru the bottom of the shirt to save me unbuttoning and buttoning again. The plastic hanger slips right out and putting the velvet covered slim line hanger back in can only be equated to trying to put a diaper on an ostrich while blind folded. Holy crapoly! So I decide to suck it up after 3 shirts and undo the button. Again the plastic hanger slipped right out, but putting the velvet slim line hanger back in is likely closest to trying to perform a colonoscopy on an unsedated rhino, again while blind folded. I didn't even finish one before having a cocktail and coming here .
What the actual f*ck am I missing? Its going to take me 2 years to swap these hangers at this rate, and dh is going to lose it trying to wrestle his clothes off of these hangers. What is the appeal? Is it user error? Is there another slim line choice? Please help!
Oh, and what do I due with the old hangers?
Update: I did get all of my clothes switched over, except for pants, as I ran out of hangers. I left dh polo shirts on plastic hangers, but now they are all white, which is much easier on the eyes. I am also leaving his jeans on white plastic hangers as his jeans are heavy. I need to switch over his jackets and hoodies to slim line when the new ones come in, and I'm done. I was hoping for a little more space than I got, but things aren't so jammed in and it feels better. I did move shoes about and got another shoe cubbie that now gives all shoes and slippers a home.
Overall I'm happy, but I think I'll hang on to the bagged up plastic hangers for a minute to make sure I don't need to make some swaps.
Thanks again for all advice and support.
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Post by myshelly on Sept 14, 2023 22:15:44 GMT
That’s kind of the point of velvet hangers - nothing slips off of them.
It’s one of the selling points. They literally demonstrate it in advertisements.
It’s amazing for my silk kimonos and lace camis and things like that.
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Post by mollycoddle on Sept 14, 2023 22:20:11 GMT
I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to switch over to slim line hangers from the plastic tube style ones. All of the slim line hangers I found are velvet-covered. So that is all I know of slim line hangers. I bought a ridiculous amount for our master closet and set out today to get the job done. I thought I'd start with the low hanging fruit that is my husband's polo shirts. The top button is buttoned on all of these, so I thought to slip the hangers in and out thru the bottom of the shirt to save me unbuttoning and buttoning again. The plastic hanger slips right out and putting the velvet covered slim line hanger back in can only be equated to trying to put a diaper on an ostrich while blind folded. Holy crapoly! So I decide to suck it up after 3 shirts and undo the button. Again the plastic hanger slipped right out, but putting the velvet slim line hanger back in is likely closest to trying to perform a colonoscopy on an unsedated rhino, again while blind folded. I didn't even finish one before having a cocktail and coming here . What the actual f*ck am I missing? Its going to take me 2 years to swap these hangers at this rate, and dh is going to lose it trying to wrestle his clothes off of these hangers. What is the appeal? Is it user error? Is there another slim line choice? Please help! I have thin hangers that are not velvet covered, for that very reason. Got them from Amazon. |
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Post by luckyexwife on Sept 14, 2023 22:20:18 GMT
When I switched to the velvet slim line hangers, I kept some of the plastic hangerss because of this. There are some sweatshirts and things that just work better with the plastic hangers. But, for most of my items, they are great and I really like them.
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Post by dewryce on Sept 14, 2023 22:32:58 GMT
 Yes, they can be a pain. For me, I like that they’re no-slip for many reasons. We hang a lot of shirts to dry (DH is tall and has super long torso so he looks like a member of the lollipop guild if we don’t) and I can line it up so that the seam of the shirt is on the seam of the hanger in a certain spot so that those weird bumps don’t form as it dries. Or even when it sits in my closet not being worn for months. It holds my shirts with wide openings on very well so they don’t come off when I’m putting things away or moving them. Same with pants, they don’t slide off, or slide to create creases on the leg touching the hanger that you don’t notice until you’re ready to wear them. (Same with jumpsuits, so I can use 2 hangers to hang them). I hate wire hangers with a passion, and if slimline plastic hangers existed I doubt they’d have the hook that spins so you can hang the item either way. I’ve learned to sort of keep the fabric away from the hanger as I hang things, it helps quite a bit. For example with pants hold the hanger completely horizontal and insert the material in the center of the hole. For shirts, with smaller openings I insert from the bottom, putting my non-dominant arm up from the bottom and to the neck opening with the rest hanging down sort of slanted and then slide the hanger against my arm to the top. Tops with buttons rarely make it to the dirty clothes buttoned so that’s less of an issue. But when I insert from the top I put my non-dominate hand through the neck to the end of the opposite seam and slide the hanger against my arm until the end of the hanger hits the seam as I want it and then pull my hand out and rearrange the other side by lifting and moving it at the seam. |
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Post by anaterra on Sept 14, 2023 22:34:44 GMT
DH put all his shirts back on the tube hangers... he did not enjoy the velvet... there are some slim line that are just plastic... I found them at Walmart... so I added those for things like tshirts, that I just want to pull off a hanger... but for dresses and shirts that are not tshirt.... I love the velvet ones... they stay on the hangers...
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Sept 14, 2023 22:54:18 GMT
My closet is 75% the slim velvet covered hangers with the remainder being a mish-mash of other hangers that just suit certain garments better.
My husband’s closet is all either the plastic tube hangers or the traditional clear plastic with the metal hook. He has a handful of the wooden suit/sport coat hangers too. He hates the velvet covered ones.
My son’s closet is mostly clothes on the floor… but I digress. Lol.
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Post by malibou on Sept 14, 2023 22:54:21 GMT
Thank you for your answers and support. Off to find velvetless slim line hangers.
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Post by RosieKat on Sept 15, 2023 0:17:08 GMT
I'm no real help. I have both, but I kind of hate the slim ones because they'll give me more obvious shoulder "lines" for things that sag. They're great for the slippy things. BUT I am living for your descriptions. Sorry that's your experience, but if I didn't know what it was like using those da** things, I sure would know now!  |
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Post by RosieKat on Sept 15, 2023 0:21:22 GMT
Oh, we sold a bunch of tube hangers at a garage sale. They sold super quickly. You could also offer them on a neighborhood swap site, FB, etc.
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Post by lisae on Sept 15, 2023 0:39:36 GMT
I have many different types of hangers - I don't believe there is one type of hanger that works for all of one's wardrobe. I have none of these slim ones. I've never understood the appeal.
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Post by Gravity on Sept 15, 2023 1:00:36 GMT
I bought the slim velvet covered hangers. DH and I both hated them. I gave them to my DD who also hated them. I think they ended up at goodwill.
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Post by katlady on Sept 15, 2023 1:36:20 GMT
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Post by flanz on Sept 15, 2023 1:37:57 GMT
You crack me up! I'd pay to watch you do a stand up routine!
I love that type of hanger BECAUSE things stay put.
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Post by freecharlie on Sept 15, 2023 2:41:25 GMT
I found that out after buying them as well
I use them for cardigans, things with large neck holes,some dresses and tank tops.
I bought thin plastic ones from Amazon for the reat.
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Post by SnoopyFan on Sept 15, 2023 3:22:46 GMT
You crack me up! I'd pay to watch you do a stand up routine! I love that type of hanger BECAUSE things stay put. Me, too!! Most of my clothes hang on the slim velvet hangers. I do keep some of the plastic hangers around for other things. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Sept 15, 2023 3:31:52 GMT
Add me to the list of those who hate the slim hangers and don't use them. DD uses them and they always seem to be breaking, not to mention being a pain to get some thing on/off the hanger. All of my hangers are the tubular plastic or wood, which I prefer for my dresses and jackets.  However, I do love your descriptions of attempting to use them malibou ! |
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Post by atomicdog on Sept 15, 2023 9:55:49 GMT
I have to say that your description of hanging them made my day!! I'd never pictured putting a diaper on an ostrich while blindfolded before!!!! LO!!
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Post by RedSquirrelUK on Sept 15, 2023 10:07:12 GMT
Can't help with the hangers, but your description made me gurgle! I hope you fid a solution. |
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Post by mollycoddle on Sept 15, 2023 10:15:18 GMT
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Post by Bridget in MD on Sept 15, 2023 11:22:48 GMT
The plastic hanger slips right out and putting the velvet covered slim line hanger back in can only be equated to trying to put a diaper on an ostrich while blind folded. Holy crapoly! LMAO! I'm dying at your description!!!!! My DD just got some of these, I will have to ask her what her thoughts were! LOL I just use the old wire hangers. Call me Mommy Dearest. |
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Post by KelleeM on Sept 15, 2023 11:54:37 GMT
I use the plastic tube hangers. I’ve thought about but after your post I’ll stick with what I have. Thanks for the morning laaugh!!
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Post by Susie_Homemaker on Sept 15, 2023 13:00:35 GMT
DH bought a bunch of matching hangers for himself years ago. They are plastic, but not the tube kind that break easily, and they do have a grippy thing on the shoulder area. They're easy to get off/on though.
I use the traditional wire hangers for my t-shirts because they won't ever slip off. I have the plastic kind like you'd find in the store when you buy a shirt, the clear kind with the metal hanger part. I like those for their size, the notch on the shoulder part and the slim hanger part.
I did recently buy some slim, velvety ones and I'm slowly making the switch. I won't try to change everything over at once. As I wash things they get put on a new hanger.
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Post by lavawalker1 on Sept 15, 2023 15:44:05 GMT
I have nothing to add that hasn’t already been said, but I did enjoy reading your post and needed a good laugh this morning! 😆
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Post by littlemama on Sept 15, 2023 16:27:42 GMT
I tried the velvet hangers and ditched them after maybe 5 shirts. I'll stick with my cheapo plastic hangers that dont make me rage-y!
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Post by katiekaty on Sept 15, 2023 16:50:00 GMT
I tried the velvet hangers. Somewhere between 5-7 years the velvet all started drying out and crumbling off the hangers and making a mess was driving me crazy so I switched back to the cheap plastic making sure to choose the ones where there was the option for the straps to slip in, and bought the pants only plastic hanger with clips. So glad the velvet flakes are long gone from the closet!
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Post by malibou on Sept 15, 2023 17:35:33 GMT
I tried the velvet hangers. Somewhere between 5-7 years the velvet all started drying out and crumbling off the hangers and making a mess was driving me crazy so I switched back to the cheap plastic making sure to choose the ones where there was the option for the straps to slip in, and bought the pants only plastic hanger with clips. So glad the velvet flakes are long gone from the closet! Nooooooo! That will massively piss me off. I feel regret coming on. Damn it. |
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Post by MichyM on Sept 15, 2023 17:42:09 GMT
I've used the velvet hangers for many years, probably 10+. I've never had an issue with the velvet crumbling and making a mess.
As to the clinginess of the hangers, for me, that is the draw. Once on the hanger, the garment STAYS on the hanger. It doesn't droop to one side making weird folds and creases in clothes. How the garment it's put on the hanger is how it stays until it is deliberately removed. Yes, it takes a bit to get used to actually putting the garment on the hanger, but it only too me a short while to make the adjustment.
I use them for much of my wardrobe (heavier items go on wood hangers) and you'd have to pry them from my cold, dead hands. I like them that much.
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Post by twistedscissors on Sept 15, 2023 18:46:57 GMT
I prefer old wire hangers. Very thin and they don’t break when you pull on them. They just seem to fit better on closet rods too.
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Post by pancakes on Sept 15, 2023 18:48:43 GMT
I literally have a closet of half plastic tube and half slimline velvet. It's not aesthetically pleasing but I hate the velvet for the same reason, but they are good for some tops.
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However, I do love your descriptions of attempting to use them 
