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The 9 Best Clothes Hangers of 2024

Save space in your closet and keep your clothes organized

Collage of hangers we recommend on a yellow background

The Spruce / Lecia Landis

Clothing hangers prevent wrinkles, keep clothes in good condition, and maintain order in your closet. The right hanger for you depends on your particular space and the type of clothes you're hanging, but quality should always be at the forefront of your decision-making. "Don't skimp here as you usually buy hangers once in your lifetime—they never need to be replaced," says Jane Stoller, founder of the website Organized Jane and author of Decluttering for Dummies

Unlike other household items, if you purchase the right hangers initially, you can use them throughout your lifetime. To help you invest in the right hangers, we researched the best ones available, evaluating quality, function, and versatility. It's important to not only prioritize the right kind of material for a durable hanger, but also consider the type of material that's most compatible with your clothes.

Our Top Picks

Best Overall

AmazonBasics Slim Velvet Hangers

AmazonBasics Slim Velvet Hangers

Amazon

What We Like
  • Space-saving profile

  • Holds up to 10 pounds

  • Velvet prevents slipping

What We Don't Like
  • May snap with extended use

  • May release black dust

Almost any closet can benefit from velvet hangers. Seriously, show us a closet, and we'll show you how to elevate it with velvet hangers. These Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Nonslip Hangers are the go-to for professional and aspiring organizers alike. This set comes with a generous pack of 30 hangers, and we think that's a great value since you'll likely need to order a few sets.

“Velvet hangers are amazing. They are one of the best ways to save space, and they look nice," says Stoller. These Amazon Basics velvet hangers look and function just like pricier versions, so you can get a consistent look in your closet without spending hundreds of dollars.

The slim profile means you can fit more hangers (and more clothes) into your closet without making it look cramped—perfect for organizing small closets. The black color is chic, although a little black fuzz may stick to your clothes. If black isn't your color, there are several other colors to choose from. And these hangers are sturdy: According to the manufacturer, each one will hold up to 10 pounds, so you can use them for both dainty slip dresses and winter coats.

As Erin Johnson, one of our former editors, says, “When I was a professional organizer in New York City, we always switched clients' mismatched hangers to slim black velvet ones before we did anything else. It immediately made their closet look more organized. Plus, you can fit more clothing in the space (so you don't have to purge that dress you wore to your brother's wedding three years ago...unless you want to)."

Bottom line: If you're looking for a chic, nonslip hanger that will help you make the most of your closet space, this is it.

Amount: 30 | Dimensions: 9.2 x 0.2 x 17.4 inches | Material: Plastic | Color: Multiple | Weight Capacity: 10 pounds

Best Wooden

Proman Products Natural Wood Kascade Hanger

Proman Products KSA9030 Natural Wood Kascade Hanger

Amazon

What We Like
  • Holds a lot of weight

  • Includes hook

  • Well-designed

What We Don't Like
  • Notches for straps are a bit rough, which could damage delicate straps

  • Comes with 50 hangers

Storing your seasonal clothing can be a challenge because many winter items are heavy and bulky. The weight can cause more delicate metal or velvet hangers to snap or buckle. You'll need a sturdier option for outerwear (and for heavy-weight suit jackets, too). If this sounds like your coat closet, turn to Proman Products wooden hanger, which can hold its own against ski jackets, suits, and more.

On top of that, a handy cascade hook in the front means that you can fit more items in your closet because you can use the hook to hang another hanger from that hanger. This is also great for travel because you can bundle together your entire outfit—pants, jacket, shirt, outerwear into one unit.

Right now, these hangers are sold in a set of 50, which is great if you're redoing your entire closet but not so great if you are only looking to buy a handful.

Amount: 50 | Dimensions: 9.0 x 0.5 x 17 inches | Material: Wood, metal | Color: Natural | Weight Capacity: Unknown

Best for Suits

Zober Wooden Hangers

Zober Wooden Hangers

Amazon

What We Like
  • Sturdy

  • Nonslip rounded pants bar

  • Shoulder notches

  • Rotating hanger hook

What We Don't Like
  • Varnish may have an odor

  • Wooden hangers take up more space

Unlike shirts and dresses, suits need a fair amount of support to maintain their structure and stay in place. That makes sturdy, larger wooden hangers ideal for the task. These Zober Wooden Suit Hangers come in a set of 20, and they're made from varnished wood so they won’t catch on threads or fabric. The hook rotates, so it's easy to hang an outfit over a door as you’re getting ready. 

The shoulder line is contoured and has notches that’ll come in handy if you’re hanging a dress or other item with straps. The bar is covered in vinyl, so pants will stay put, and it's rounded to prevent creases.

Amount: 20 | Dimensions: 8.88 x 17.25 inches | Material: Wood | Color: Light- or dark-colored wood | Weight Capacity: Unknown

Best for Sweaters

Mawa European Space-Saving Hangers

MAWA European Space-Saving Hangers

Amazon

What We Like
  • Curved shape prevents shoulder bumps

  • Nonslip cover

  • Slim fit

What We Don't Like
  • May not hold wide-neck sweaters

Slim velvet hangers are an okay option if you’re hoping to preserve your slinky and stretchy sweaters, but these Mawa wire hangers with curved arms are great for hanging sweaters. Unlike flimsy wire hangers from dry cleaners, these hangers are designed to hold a lot of weight. Plus, they’re curved so that you won’t have odd hanger bumps and distortions on the shoulders of stretchy shirts, cardigans, and sweaters. 

The hangers come also come with a nonslip coating to keep clothes from falling off. We especially appreciate how slim these hangers are so you can easily fit all of your bulkier clothes. However, we will point out that these hangers may not be the best option for sweaters that have a wide neck. Despite this small flaw, we still think this design is great for most sweaters and delicate clothing items.

Amount: 10 | Dimensions: 17.75 x 0.375 inches | Material: Steel | Color: Multiple | Weight Capacity: 8 pounds

Best Eco-Friendly

Neat Method Everyday Hangers

Neat Method Everyday Hangers

Food 52

What We Like
  • Slim fit design

  • Holds heavier items

  • Rubberized grip

What We Don't Like
  • Clips sold separately

These hangers are mostly made of recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), which means they help keep plastic out of landfills. You can feel good about this sustainable choice, and they’re also well designed for any closet. The hangers are thin, so more will fit in your closet, but still strong enough to hold heavier items, such as sweaters. 

A rubberized grip keeps items in place, so they won’t slide off. These Neat Method hangers are available in both a kid-friendly size (for ages 7 and under) as well as an adult size.  Matching clips are sold separately and can be used to hold shorts, skirts, and pants.

Amount: 25 | Dimensions: 8.25 x 0.25 x 17.5 inches | Material: Recycled ABS, rubber paint, iron | Color: Multiple | Weight Capacity: Unknown

Best Plastic

Neaties Heavy-Duty Plastic Hangers

Neaties Heavy-Duty Plastic Hangers

Amazon

What We Like
  • Accessory hook

  • Extra thick design

  • Multiple styles available

What We Don't Like
  • No hooks for straps

If you don't want to deal with the bulk of wooden hangers and don't want metal hangers that could bend over time, we recommend these plastic hangers from Neaties. They're designed to be thicker than other plastic hangers, making them heavy-duty and able to hold up to 10 pounds. You can select any amount of hangers ranging from 6 up to 108 if you're reorganizing your whole closet.

While this specific hanger design does not have a hook for straps or delicate clothes, it does have an accessory hook that can support ties, belts, or even a purse. Neaties also sells super heavy-duty hangers and heavy-duty hangers with strap hooks as well.

Amount: 6-108 | Dimensions: 8.7 x 16.7 inches | Material: Plastic | Color: Black, white, gray, or blue | Weight Capacity: 10 pounds

Best for Pants

The Container Store Metal Pant Hangers

The Container Store Chrome Metal Pant Hangers

The Container Store

What We Like
  • Open-ended for easy hanging

  • Non slip bar

  • Slim design

What We Don't Like
  • Hook on hanger is small

  • Only three hangers per package

Fitting pants on hangers can be a bit of a hassle. Not only is it hard to get them on the hanger in the first place, but also pants slide right off once they’re added. If you find yourself struggling with the pants in your closet, try The Container Store Chrome Metal Pant Hangers.

They are specifically made to solve this problem. An open end makes it easy to slip pants on the hanger, while a nonslip coating ensures that pants don’t slide off. The design is sturdy yet lightweight.

The package comes with a set of three, so you'll likely need to buy multiple sets, but it's worth it if you're constantly picking up pants from the bottom of your closet.

Amount: 3 | Dimensions: 6.63 x 13.5 x 0.25 inches | Material: Chrome-plated steel and vinyl | Color: Black and steel | Weight Capacity: Unknown

Best for Baby Clothes

Finnhomy Nonslip Clothes Hangers for Babies and Kids

Finnhomy Nonslip Clothes Hangers for Babies and Kids

Amazon

What We Like
  • 10 pants clips

  • Nonslip material

  • Can age with kids

What We Don't Like
  • May not fit newborn clothes

Finding the right hangers for baby clothes can be especially frustrating, but we think this pack of 30 hangers is versatile enough to work with your children's clothes even as they grow up to double digits. While they may be slightly too large for newborn clothes to hang without being stretched, you could easily fold clothes in half and hang them by the bottom bar of these hangers.

This hanger set also comes with 10 sets of clips to make them versatile for skirts, shorts, and pants. We think the nonslip velvet finish is great for little clothes that can be especially pesky to keep on slippery plastic or wooden hangers. Plus, you can even continue to use these hangers for scarves or ties once your children have grown up.

Amount: 30 | Dimensions: 7.7 x 11.6 inches | Material: Plastic and velvet | Color: Beige or white | Weight Capacity: Unknown

Best Space-Saving Hangers

Moralve Space Saving Hangers

Moralve Space Saving Hangers

Amazon

What We Like
  • High-quality design

  • Easy to assemble

  • Nonslip coating

What We Don't Like
  • No issues

The Moralve Space-Saving Hangers are a great hanger option if you have several pairs of dress pants or if you share your closet space with a partner. These hangers can hang up to five pairs of pants, scarves, or skirts. They do require assembly, but the process is a breeze, thanks to detailed instructions.

We really love the elevated style of these hangers that stand out against plastic hangers and standard metal hangers. Whether you choose to keep these hangers horizontal for easy access or hang them vertically when things get crowded in your closet, you can be sure that your clothes will stay in place.

There's nonslip coating on each bar. We do wish these hangers were less expensive, but we think they're worth the splurge given that you actually can hang ten clothing items with just two hangers.

Emma Phelps, associate editor at The Spruce, says, "I've struggled previously to find the right hanger for my scarves and pants. I always found them on the floor a few days later. These hangers from Moralve not only offer the grip that I was looking for to keep my clothes in place, but they're also well-designed and keep my overflowing collection of scarves organized and out of the way."

Amount: 2 | Dimensions: 6 x 12 x 12.5 inches | Material: Wood and steel | Color: Mahogany, black, natural, or white | Weight Capacity: Unknown

Final Verdict

The Amazon Basics Slim Velvet Nonslip Hangers are our best overall choice because they will work well in most closets and with many clothing items. Plus, they don’t take up a lot of space, and they are sturdy enough to hold heavier pieces. If you’re looking for the best budget option, the Neaties Heavy-Duty Plastic Hangers are just $20 for a set of 10. They're thicker than the average plastic hanger and have an accessory hook for belts or scarves.

What to Look For in a Clothes Hanger

Material

Clothes hangers are made from a variety of materials, including wood, plastic, and metal. Some materials are more slippery than others and may not be the best choice for silky shirts or lightweight tops. For these items, look for nonslip options such as velvet hangers.

Other sturdier materials like wood or heavy-duty plastic hold up better with heavyweight items like winter sweaters or wool coats. For the most streamlined look in your closet, opt for hangers of the same material for all of your clothing.

If you have a mixture of clothing pieces that require multiple hanger styles, you could consider a combination like our best for sweaters pick, the Mawa European Space-Saving Hangers, which are covered in a silicone coating to grip delicate fabrics, paired with our best for pants pick, The Container Store Chrome Metal Pant Hangers, which also have a silicone coating to keep pants in place. Both of these hangers are metal with black silicone nonslip coatings, making them a great option for closets with delicate and formal clothing.

Price

If you're looking to swap out all of your hangers for a consistent look in your closet, the cost can add up very quickly. If this is the case, look for items you can buy in bulk. Some hanger sets (like wooden suit hangers) are an investment and some (like budget plastic options) may be a temporary solution. Keep in mind that budget hangers may not provide the same level of grip as pricier options.

Space

If you're always pushing back hangers to create more closet space, you should seek out slim profile hangers or hangers that allow you to hang multiple garments on one. Slim hangers are flat and thin, so you can fit more of them into your closet than standard plastic hangers.

Other hangers have tiers of hanging space, which is perfect for multiple of the same item, like skirts or pants. Our best space-saving pick, the Moralve Space-Saving Hangers, features a tiered design that can be hung horizontally or vertically to save space in your closet.

For those with small closets, you may have to get creative by using a closet kit or bins that you can use to store shoes or other items. You may also consider a clothing rack that sits outside of your closet for items that you use regularly.

Standout Features

Flocking or Nonslip Pads

Flocked hangers are covered with a soft material, often velvet, but they have a hard interior. They may also have padding. This makes for a sturdy hanger that is still suitable for delicate items. “Buying a hanger that is covered in soft material is an amazing way to preserve clothes,” says Stoller. But keep in mind this often ups the cost of a hanger, too.

If you don't want to fuss over hangers that have notches for straps, nonslip pads (or a coating or rubber grip) are a great feature on hangers to ensure slinky items stay put. Thin straps and slippery fabrics can slide right off of hangers, and there's nothing more frustrating than constantly having to rehang blouses and dresses that have fallen to the bottom of your closet floor. Nonslip pads on a hanger's curve help keep clothing in place, so even if the hanger is made out of a slippery substance like plastic, these nonslip strips hold your item in place. 

Rotating Hook

Many hangers have a fixed hook, and that’s often okay. But if you find you want to hang a garment from the side of a door or off a towel rack in the bathroom, a hook that moves can be very handy. Plus, a rotating hook allows you to easily switch around a garment if you realize you've hung it facing the wrong direction in your closet.

FAQ
  • How do you make clothes stay on hangers?

    Both velvet hangers and removable pads help garments stay in place, so make sure to select the right hanger for your specific wardrobe. "Evaluate if the item even needs to be on a hanger in the first place," Stoller says. Items that keep slipping off a hanger, like a nightgown or a tank top, might be better off folded in a drawer or placed on a hook.

  • How do you keep clothes from stretching on hangers?

    Make sure you’re hanging the right items. That also includes not hanging something that isn’t suited to a hanger. Avoid hanging knitwear, T-shirts, jeans, sweats, lingerie, and special dresses (think: beaded). Sweaters are also best folded, although you may find success with special hangers designed for sweaters.

  • Are metal or plastic hangers better?

    While the type of hanger material you choose may be up to preference, keep in mind that plastic hangers (if well-designed) will likely be able to hold heavier clothing items. You can find sturdy metal hangers as well that can support heavier clothing items. Both metal and plastic hangers offer a streamlined design that wooden hangers can't always accomplish because of the added bulk of such designs.

Why Trust The Spruce?

Madeleine Burry is a freelance writer specializing in health, wellness, and home commerce. She has been writing for The Spruce since 2019. For this article, Burry researched the various types of hangers available and carefully read through online reviews and user feedback to pin down each product’s successful features and potential drawbacks. As an apartment dweller, Burry is particularly attuned to the needs of people living in small spaces (with small closets), so she knows the importance of maximizing closet space.

Our Experts:

  • Jane Stoller, founder of Organized Jane and author of Decluttering for Dummies
  • Emma Phelps, an associate editor for The Spruce, updated this roundup to include a few new hanger designs. Phelps uses the Moralve Space-Saving Hangers and loves how streamlined they look in her closet.
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