Product: Ultra Slim Flocked Hangers
Source: Bed Bath & Beyond
Price: A set of 10 for $9.99 or a set of $50 for $39.99
Rating: Weak Recommend*
Nutshell Review: Remember these? Funny that Leslie should post about them just as we were giving them a go in our closet... and what did we think? Eh, they're okay. We wouldn't have splurged without the 20% off coupon, can't say we regret the switch as it did give us more space in our cramped closet but we're not sure the non-slip flocking is such a great thing after all.
Full Review: When we first saw the size of our small closet in our new place we thought, "There's no way we can fill this!" One year and 15 organizational giveaway clean-outs later and we're wishing we had a coat closet. The hangers we had were a mess... some plastic, some wooden; all acquired through free-bins, friends and dry-cleaners. So when we got our coupon in the mail we thought it was time for our closet to grow-up and get organized.
our closet before
We dove straight in for the box of 50 thinking that it all or nothing. We started with the winter coat and fancy dress side of our closet as that's the area that needs the most "slimming down". We have to say, after switching all of the hangers out that there is more room there. We were skeptical that the hangers would make a difference (rather than say, getting rid of clothes!) but it's true. There's more space there. On the down side, when we moved over to the tops and cardigans, the flocking was kind of obnoxious. It was harder to get our shirts to sit properly on the hanger so that the clothes would hang correctly. We do like the non-slip feature for our slippery camisoles and shirts with silky fabrics. However at the end of the day, we haven't rushed back to get a second set to complete the transformation and the box is still sitting in our room. We don't think they're going back but we haven't quite committed....
slimmed and flocked: much more pleasing to our inner organizational dork
*Our Ratings:
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Your first mistake is that you're hanging your knit wear. That's a big no-no if you want them to retain their shape.
view revolution9's profile
I agree with revolution9, hanging sweaters or knits will cause them to stretch out.
view valleyval's profile
I would think that the flocking would get all dusty and gross in there too. Flocking seems to attract that sort of thing.
view Laura's profile
Did you (or anyone else) try the pants hanger? It says that they hold up to 4 pairs of pants and I am wondering if they would hold up OK with 4 pairs of jeans.
(I have never hung up my jeans before, but I am switching to a Pax unit and am trying to figure out the best configuration of hanging/folded clothes.)
Thanks!
view avocado's profile
Albeit not as pretty, wouldn't cheap wire hangers achieve the same effect in terms of maximizing space? They're even skinnier, too. And no irritating flock-i-ness either.
view scmtngirl's profile
Why are you hanging cardigans? Oh . . . I see others have advised you against that . . .
view lucidez777's profile
I imagine the flocking would wear thin and start balding with continued use.
I prefer (cedar) wooden hangers overall because they look so nice and keep moths away from your finer goods. But when space is a premium, I use rubberized ones for clients (and myself). They are "sticky" so that strappy slip dresses stay put and shirts don't shimmy and shift to one side or the other. Here's a link: http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=10I&resnum=0&q=cattelan%20pope&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi
Note: In general, these tend to work better for women's clothing, as the width of the hanger is slightly small for men's clothing. I would not recommend them for men's sports jackets or coats. (might ruin the shape of shoulders over time).
view reb's profile
I have mostly wood hangers in my closet, but recently added the camel color flocked hangers to the mix to have more room. I still prefer the wood hangers for jackets and coats, but love the flocked ones for my lighter weight tops.
I have a tiny closet that had one 42" wood bar when i moved in. I updated to a custom Freedom Rail closet system when i moved in so i now have 3 rods with a shelf above each and a wall of angled shoe racks. I now utilize the closet from floor to ceiling & when i move i can just take the system with me! A friend installed it for me for a total cost of $400. After 4 years in the same rental it has been more than worth it!
I bought my system at Organized Living, but here is a link to purchase it online: http://www.schultestorage.com/catalog/productlinehome.asp?plid=1
view Kendal's profile
I live in a craftsman house with really small closets with no lights. These hangers have helped me maximize my closet capacity. They work really well with silky fabric that would normally fall off the hanger. So if you have limited closet space these are like gold. With the new rack system I have in place it looks really nice and fairly organized. I have had these for over a year and the hangers are still perfect. I even use them for light jackets and blazers with now problems. Totally worth the investment - just take in the 20% coupon.
view redlocks's profile
On the hanging sweaters thing--I get this, especially for bulkier sweaters or synthetic materials, but I have this one light cotton cardigan. I folded it neatly and put it in a drawer, but it always comes out so wrinkled. If I hang it (in violation of the clothing storage rules) the wrinkles come out. Is the only good solution to this ironing it every time I want to wear it?
view lurker2209's profile
Hang 12 tops or bottoms using one Hanger. If you suffer from a small closet and need more space and want to stay organized than check out the HankyTankyHanger.
Thanks
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