How wire hangers are ruining your clothes – and what professional organizers and stylists use instead

A neutral bedroom with large built in closets along the back wall with panelled walls. A double bed in front of them with two symmetrical night stands, a chair opposite .

If your clothes are on hangers and not in a heap on the floor, you might not often think about our hangers.

However, it turns out what you use to hang clothing makes a big difference, both to the lasting organization of your closet and to the longevity of your clothes, with wire hangers being the worst offenders for ruining garments – even if their slim profile makes them a shoe-in saving space.