Presentation & brand positioning
Material reads as a message on the retail floor.
- Wood signals premium and permanence — suits, coats, boutiques, hotel wardrobes
- Plastic reads practical and uniform — high-volume retail, supermarkets, laundry
- Wood-texture plastic bridges the two: a wooden look at plastic economics
Durability & garment care
Both materials last for years when correctly specified — the difference is how they treat garments.
- Broad wooden shoulders protect tailored garment shape over long hanging periods
- Quality plastic hangers resist moisture and are washable — laundry and humid environments
- Metal hardware on both types should be salt-spray tested; ours is, batch by batch
Cost & logistics
Plastic is lighter and cheaper per unit; wood carries more value per piece.
- Plastic: lower unit cost and lighter shipments — more pieces per container
- Wood: higher unit cost, heavier freight, stronger retail presentation
- Mixed containers let you put each material where it earns its keep
Sustainability options on both sides
Neither material is automatically “green” — sourcing is what counts.
- Wood: FSC-certified timber and EUDR-compliant supply for the EU; bamboo as a fast-renewable alternative
- Plastic: recycled PP/PS and 100% recycled Ocean Bound Plastic with traceability documentation
- Paper hangers eliminate plastic entirely for lightweight and promotional use