Hanger or folded, what suits what

Short answer: Hang what needs to keep its shape and is not heavy. Fold what is knitted and heavy, so it is not pulled out of shape by its own weight. With this simple rule, clothes keep their shape longer and the wardrobe is easier to keep tidy.

Weight decides most of it

When clothes hang, their own weight pulls down all the time. With light fabric it does not matter, but heavy fabric slowly stretches at the shoulders and neckline. That is why weight and fabric type decide whether something should hang or lie flat. Ask yourself how heavy the piece feels when you hold it by the shoulders.

Fold what is knitted

Knitted fabrics stretch when they hang, because the loops give way. T-shirts and sweats should therefore generally be folded. This applies especially to heavy pieces, such as a bamboo sweatshirt for men, which would otherwise get bumps at the shoulders after a few weeks on a hanger.

Heavy sweats belong on a shelf

Sweatpants, hoodies and other thick pieces are among the heaviest things in the wardrobe. They easily lose their shape on a hanger, especially at the waistband and hood. Fold them and place them on a shelf or in a drawer. This goes for the whole range of bamboo sweats for men and women.

Hang what is light and shaped

Thin tops and dress-like pieces stay best on a hanger. They weigh so little that they do not stretch, and they crease less when they hang freely. That also makes them easy to find. Take the styles among women's bamboo tops, which are light enough to hang without losing shape.

Choose the right hanger

If you hang a light T-shirt or top, use a wide hanger with rounded edges. A thin wire hanger presses on a small area and can leave bumps at the shoulders. Insert the hanger from the bottom rather than through the neck, so the neckline does not get stretched.

Stack them upright

Folded pieces standing upright in a drawer are easy to see at a glance. You can see everything at once, and the pile does not get messy every time you take something out. Fold each piece to the same width so they stand neatly side by side.

Fold without sharp creases

Bamboo viscose is soft and creases easily if folded sharply. Fold loosely, and do not press the pile down hard. Put the heaviest pieces at the bottom and the light ones on top. If you have room, roll rather than fold narrowly. That way clothes come out with fewer creases.

Space in wardrobes and drawers

A packed wardrobe causes creases whether clothes hang or lie flat. Leave a little space between hangers so pieces are not squeezed together. In drawers, clothes should be able to lie without being crushed when the drawer closes. If you must choose, give the space to the heavy clothes that need to lie flat.

Frequently asked questions

Can you hang T-shirts on a hanger

Yes, if the fabric is light and the hanger is wide. Heavy fabric stretches the neckline over time, so thicker T-shirts are better folded in a drawer.

How long can clothes hang

Weeks and months are fine for light items. Heavy knitwear should lie flat, because it otherwise slowly stretches at the shoulders and in length.

What about sweatpants

Folded. They are heavy and easily lose their shape on a hanger, especially at the waistband. Lay them flat or upright in a drawer.