Are you the type who always folds your shirts and T-shirts? Well, there's a good reason to consider hanging them instead! Hanging your shirts can help prevent wrinkles, especially if you're prone to stacking them or if your folding skills aren't top-notch. But don't just toss your clothes onto any old hanger! In this blog, we'll share some insider tips on how to hang t-shirts and shirts to keep them looking their best. Let's dive in!
Deciding on the Right Hanger Type
Finding the perfect hangers for your wardrobe can make a big difference in keeping your clothes organized and well-maintained. Let's explore some options:
1. Velvet Hangers:
Slipping off hangers can be a hassle for delicate items like silk shirts or spaghetti-strap tops. That's why velvet hangers are a great choice—they provide a non-slip surface to keep your clothes in place.
2. Padded Hangers:
For extra-delicate items such as chiffon or lace shirts, padded hangers offer added protection against snagging. Their soft padding helps preserve the delicate fabric and maintain its shape.
3. Wooden Hangers:
When hanging heavier shirts, wooden hangers are the way to go. Unlike wire hangers, which can rust and distort clothing, wooden hangers provide sturdy support without compromising the integrity of your garments.
Let's talk about Top wear:
It’s essential to prevent stretching, especially for delicate pieces like sweaters, knits, and tees. These items can lose their shape over time if left on hangers. So, unless your shirts have specific features designed for hanging, like hanging loops, it's best to fold them instead. This helps maintain their shape and keeps them looking great for longer.
Related: Hanging vs. Folding Clothes
How To Hang Shirts
1. Hang Your Shirt Immediately After Ironing
After ironing your shirt, hang it up immediately to avoid wrinkles. If you leave the shirt folded or stacked, it can get creased again, requiring you to iron it again. Putting shirts on hangers immediately helps maintain their crispness and saves you from extra ironing.
2. Choose the Right Hanger for Your Dress Shirts
Using wooden or plastic hangers instead of wire ones to hang shirts is recommended. Wire hangers are too thin and can cause issues around the shoulders and yoke area of the shirt. So, opt for sturdier hangers like wood or plastic to keep your shirts in good shape.
A good hanger for your shirt should be wide enough to support the shoulders but not too wide that it stretches the fabric where the sleeve meets. This is especially crucial for heavy shirts. Shirts hanging on worn-out hangers may not get damaged outright. Still, it can lead to wrinkles and misshapen areas, resulting in more ironing and extra care before wearing it.
3. Hang Your Shirt Correctly
Ensure your shirt is positioned evenly on the hanger to maintain a uniform appearance on both sides. While your shirt is on the hanger, adjust the yoke (the fabric panel behind your collar) to ensure it's even on both sides and not bunched up at the top. This prevents wrinkles and the need for re-ironing. Finally, adjust the collar and fasten the buttons for a neat appearance.
4. Button the shirt
The best way to hang shirts properly is to start by buttoning them up correctly. First, ensure the top collar button is fastened to keep the shirt secure. Then, to prevent wrinkles, it's best to button at least every other button down the front of the shirt. For even better results, it's recommended to button every button. This simple step can help maintain your shirt's neat appearance when hanging. Make sure to button the cuffs of your shirt as well.
5. Leave space between hangers.
Avoid hanging shirts too close together in the closet to prevent wrinkles and creases. Leave about 1 or 2 inches of free space between each hanger to ensure enough room for each garment. A first-of-its-kind innovative solution - Roomedys® Spacing Tape for Hangers (RST)- can help. RST maintains even spacing for your hangers, creating a tidy layout for your clothes and offering functional benefits. It allows you to easily navigate between your clothes without anything getting out of place, making it effortless to select and inspect your shirts while keeping them organized. With RST, your closet will look neat and provide convenient storage for your clothing items.
How to hang Tshirts on hangers
1. Choose the right hanger
Choosing the right hanger is vital to keeping your t-shirts in good shape. Whether it's wooden, plastic, or wire, your hanger should support your garment's natural shape. If not, you risk stretching the neckline or causing bumps in the shoulders, which could damage your favorite t-shirt permanently.
2. The Hanger silhouette
When hanging a t-shirt, look for a hanger that mimics your body silhouette. Opt for hangers with sloped shoulders, as they allow the arms of the shirt to hang naturally. T-shirts hanging on wide hangers may stretch out the shoulders and create bumps that are difficult to remove even after washing or ironing. Using a sloped shoulder hanger will help maintain the natural shape of your t-shirt over time.
Pro Tip: how to hang a t-shirt:
I have a simple trick for keeping my t-shirts and sweaters from stretching or wrinkling. I hang them over the long part of the hanger from the torso. If a shirt is too wide, I fold it in half and drape it over the bottom part of the hanger. I also use this method for sweaters to get shoulder nipples from hangers. Although it's more work than usual, it effectively keeps my clothes in good shape.
Conclusion
Mastering the art of hanging t-shirts and shirts is essential for keeping your wardrobe wrinkle-free and well-organized. Practices like using the right hangers, buttoning shirts properly, and leaving space between hangers can make a big difference. Roomedys® Spacing Tape for Hangers (RST) simplifies the process by evenly spacing your hangers, allowing for effortless browsing. RST enables easy navigation between your clothes, allowing you to move them around smoothly without anything shifting. This feature makes it effortless to select and inspect your clothes while keeping them neatly arranged.By implementing these simple techniques, you'll always look sharp and stylish while ensuring your closet remains both functional and fashionable.
Author: Stephen Patrick
Stephen is the Founder and CEO of the Roomedys® brand. Stephen’s inaugural, multi-patented invention, Roomedys® Spacing Tape for Hangers (RST), is poised to transform the world of closet organization. Having spent 25 years in the hospitality industry, Stephen is an expert in functional organization. His mantra, “Everything has a place; everything stays in place,” is the key to achieving a realistic & maintainable routine that provides a feeling of balance and well-being.