Is it bad to hang shirts that use viscose, acetate, modal, etc?

[InfamousX]

I have decided to remove the shirts from the hangers. Although they are hung in the stores, I don't think it's a good idea to hang them. Or I could be just tripping. What do the board think?

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

It's bad to buy them in the first place. But I don't see why it would be bad to hang them, as long as you use decent hangers and not thin metal ones.

 

[InfamousX]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

It's bad to buy them in the first place. But I don't see why it would be bad to hang them, as long as you use decent hangers and not thin metal ones.

Why do you think it's bad to buy them? Something I should know?

 

[JohnGalt]

Originally Posted by InfamousX

Why do you think it's bad to buy them? Something I should know?

because only 100% cotton is SF MC approved

 

[viator]

Originally Posted by Sanguis Mortuum

It's bad to buy them in the first place. But I don't see why it would be bad to hang them, as long as you use decent hangers and not thin metal ones.
Is there a concern that the wire hangars might permanently damage a shirt?

 

[Made in California]

Originally Posted by JohnGalt

because only 100% cotton is SF MC approved

But seriously. What is specifically wrong with modal and viscose?

 

[uhurit]

^^^It's too fashion-forward for some old/dull geezers of this esteemed forum

 

[mack11211]

If they are woven, you can hang them.

If they are knit, they can stretch and should be stored flat.

 

[cptjeff]

Originally Posted by viator

Is there a concern that the wire hangars might permanently damage a shirt?

For some reason, yes, that myth exists on styleforum. I've yet to see any actual evidence substantiating the claim. And I've never had any problems.

 

[InfamousX]

Originally Posted by cptjeff

For some reason, yes, that myth exists on styleforum. I've yet to see any actual evidence substantiating the claim. And I've never had any problems.

I can make a partial claim I guess. A couple days ago I bought an Armani Black Label shirt that is made from viscose and acetate. I used an armani hanger that I previously had. After only being on the hanger overnight there was a slight indention that took about an hour to relax back to normal on it own. At that point I folded it and put it on the shelf. I would probably been better to use a hanger that was a lot wider but o well. I only have 3 shirts using those material and now they are all folded.

 

[cptjeff]

Originally Posted by InfamousX

I can make a partial claim I guess. A couple days ago I bought an Armani Black Label shirt that is made from viscose and acetate. I used an armani hanger that I previously had. After only being on the hanger overnight there was a slight indention that took about an hour to relax back to normal on it own. At that point I folded it and put it on the shelf. I would probably been better to use a hanger that was a lot wider but o well. I only have 3 shirts using those material and now they are all folded.

Well, I've never had shirts made of viscose and acetate, so it may be the material. And I have made that mistake with knits, fortunately they were cotton and shrunk back to their original state in the wash. But knits would do that no matter how nice the hangar.