Best hangers for vintage jackets?

[prof.contingency]

Just a bit of an update. I bought some of the vintage Setwell hangers. Quick question. The arms on the hangers curve/bow forward, whereas other regular modern and vintage hangers, the arms are perfectly flat. It's kind of hard to show in the photos, but basically the arms curve forward on the hangers. The do not lay perfectly flat.

Is this forward bowing normal for hangers or are these somehow warped or something?

Great find! To answer your question, that is perfectly normal, and is part of the design to better conform to the natural shape of our bodies (and, in turn, our garments). Only the higher end hangers will have them.

Some of them are carved to be that way (see Nakata). Some , like the Setwell, are joined to be that way.

See this picture for a top-down view of the Nakata AUT-03 that illustrates the same effect:

 

[captainshields]

Great find! To answer your question, that is perfectly normal, and is part of the design to better conform to the natural shape of our bodies (and, in turn, our garments). Only the higher end hangers will have them.

Some of them are carved to be that way (see Nakata). Some , like the Setwell, are joined to be that way.

See this picture for a top-down view of the same effect:
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Thanks! I didn't know that. Glad it's normal. These vintage Setwell hangers seem very high quality

 

[prof.contingency]

Well done again on the great find!

 

[captainshields]

Well done again on the great find!

Thanks! So would these hangers only be proper for tailored suit jackets or would they also be good for regular heavier coats and jackets?

 

[prof.contingency]

Thanks! So would these hangers only be proper for tailored suit jackets or would they also be good for regular heavier coats and jackets?

Others (maybe, dieworkwear?) can chime in here. But I think the best way is to think of it as a multidimensional spectrum of "support" requirements. And, how does one render support? Well, thicker shoulders to start. And, to have a hanger width that is more appropriate (i.e. don't put 400mm on a Size 54). I am sure there are others. Nonetheless, the general heuristics are these:

(P) The heavier the garment -> The more support it needs
(Q) Coats need more support than jackets, which, in turn, need more support than shirts
(R) The more loosely woven (e.g. knitwear)) -> The more support it needs.

Thusly, it is possible that a loosely woven jacket may trump a particular coat. It all depends.

At the risk of appearing bias, those Setwell look a bit too thin for my liking for most suits/jackets.

 

[captainshields]

Others (maybe, dieworkwear?) can chime in here. But I think the best way is to think of it as a multidimensional spectrum of "support" requirements. And, how does one render support? Well, thicker shoulders to start. And, to have a hanger width that is more appropriate (i.e. don't put 400mm on a Size 54). I am sure there are others. Nonetheless, the general heuristics are these:

(P) The heavier the garment -> The more support it needs
(Q) Coats need more support than jackets, which, in turn, need more support than shirts
(R) The more loosely woven (e.g. knitwear)) -> The more support it needs.

Thusly, it is possible that a loosely woven jacket may trump a particular coat. It all depends.

At the risk of appearing bias, those Setwell look a bit too thin for my liking for most suits/jackets.

Thank you!
And as far as thickness, these are actually the thickest hangers I own or have seen for sale. They are about twice as thick as most other vintage coat hangers I've seen

 

[Phileas Fogg]

(R) The more loosely woven (e.g. knitwear)) -> The more support it needs.

I never hang knitwear. Doesn’t matter the weight or thickness, its always lightly folded or rolled and placed in a drawer.

 

[prof.contingency]

I never hang knitwear. Doesn’t matter the weight or thickness, its always lightly folded or rolled and placed in a drawer.

Yes, you are quite right. I certainly don't think people should hang jumpers (leads to stretching). But what if it's a knitted polo?

Would the benefits for no wrinkling + breathability trump the risk of stretching, if at all?