While the device you hang your clothes on may seem trivial padded coat hangers can make a huge difference in the short-term appearance and the long-tern durability of your garments. Trying to find these hangers however can be difficult and frustrating. Fortunately there are a few things you can do to make sure your closet is well stocked with padded hangers. There is a reason why padded coat hangers are usually used to hold the finest high-quality coats. While wire plastic and even smooth wooden hangers can cause friction damage and wear a thick soft padding keeps friction to a minimum. These hangers are popularly used by professional tailors and dry cleaners but they are an ideal addition to any closet. In fact it may be more necessary to use them with your thinner less durable everyday clothes than it is to use them with your thick coats. Knits and sweaters in particular have a tendency to tear at the shoulders where a wire or plastic hanger can easily poke through the fibers. Even if the shoulders do not tear or separate they often develop a small bump that does not disappear when you put on the garment. Padded hangers Read more »