Hanging Aero Jackets on hangers. Best hangers for the job?

[SilverEye1508]

I used to have a few of the Aero hangers and they would leave indentations on the side of the shoulders on the jacket. It seemed to stick out further since it was a straighter hanger. That was on a size 40 jacket. Maybe it would be okay on a larger jacket with wider shoulders?

Mine is a size 44 and a rockafella, so quite wide shoulders for the size. But it doesn't seem that great either?

 

[Castello]

Mine is a size 44 and a rockafella, so quite wide shoulders for the size. But it doesn't seem that great either?

i'm no expert, but I wouldn't leave that jacket attached to that hanger if it were mine. You can clearly see where the hanger is putting pressure on the leather and the hanging weight is causing the leather to bulge. What size are your shoulders? Remember, jacket size does not equate to specific shoulder width. In any case, my inexpert opinion is to either use the pool noodles or find an extra wide hanger like the Kirby Allison ones that come in 18.5" or 20" sizes

 

[bobjones]

What are everyone's thoughts on these?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087TKN927?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

 

[l0fielectronic]

What are everyone's thoughts on these?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087TKN927?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

They don't really look designed for heavy leather jackets to me. I'd bet the metal hangers will come out of the wood pretty quickly. Also it says they are 17.7" across so I would guess too small for larger sized jackets?

 

[coolhandluke_7]

What are everyone's thoughts on these?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B087TKN927?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

I would not recommend that type of suit hanger for leather. The area that is circled in red (see photo below) will leave bumps in the upper chest/ outer clavicle area.

In my experience, the hangers below tend to be a better option, since they do not have any protrusions on the front side of the hanger. Depending on your shoulder width, you may need to add foam.

 

[Eagledog]

The best ones for me have been the Nakata hanger purchased on Amazon. Here are pictures of the following hangers: Aero, Y'2, Nakata, Schott, Indian, Harley Davidson, Rukka,Belstaff, and a generic wooden Hanger. The Aero hanger has about 3/4"-1" of drop from the inboard ( neck side) to the outboard (shoulder side). It is a very flat profile. Good for a garment with shoulders almost parallel with the ground. Something like a blanket poncho would be a great fit and the flat profile would keep it from sliding off. The Y'2 hanger has 2.5" of shoulder drop. The Schott has 3.1" and the Nakata has 3.25" of drop. Pictures to follow. It may take more than one attempt to load them. The index card represents the neck opening where the hanger will not be touching the jacket.
The first picture is the RUKKA with the Aero on top.

 

[Eagledog]

And some showing a jacket. The Aero hangers with the flat profile only make contact of about one inch with the jackets at the outboard shoulder. I tried them on a few sweaters and vests and it didn't fit well with my size small items.

 

[Eagledog]

A top down view of the Nakata hanger.
I use the light color one for sweaters

 

[Eagledog]

The Schott is 17.5"
Aero 17.6"
Nakata 17.2"
Indian 18"
Harley Davidson 17.5"
Rukka 17.75"
Generic wood 17.0"
Belstaff 15.5"
Y'2 leather 17.0"
Schott shown in front of the Nakata

 

[Eagledog]

The Nakata has very small branding on the back side. I suppose to get a precise fit that mirrors your specific garment you could wrap the hanger arms with gauze until you get the exact profile. Or simply lay it flat on a table or shelf. That way gravity will not be tugging and stretching it until something end up a bit wonky. Gravity always wins in the end!
Last picture is Nakata on left, Aero in the middle and Y'2 on the right.

 

[Eagledog]

A few vintage hangers.
The one with the pants bar is interesting. 16.5" long. The bar on the bottom is not fastened. It was inserted into a hole in the bottom of the arms and then the 2 halves were fastened around the wire hook. 1950's style.
The round hanger is 17". It is a 1920's -1930's long hook style for coats with fur collars. The long hook keeps the fur away from the bar when you are hanging the jacket up. The round one has a similar slope or flat profile as the Aero hanger. The low angle style makes it more difficult for the item to slide off. The vintage style jackets with large shoulder pads were a good match for this shape.

 

[f2002q]

A top down view of the Nakata hanger.
I use the light color one for sweaters View attachment 822414 View attachment 822413

I use these on my jackets and have great performace.

 

[breezer]

my A2 has been enjoying hanging from its tab, resting on a chair and being chucked on the floor. I was an Aero hanger enthusiast, but have changed my mind......its not necessary to hang them.....discuss

 

[bobjones]

my A2 has been enjoying hanging from its tab, resting on a chair and being chucked on the floor. I was an Aero hanger enthusiast, but have changed my mind......its not necessary to hang them.....discuss

The issue IMO isn't so much how to store it when you are wearing the jacket daily, its a question of how to store them for days/weeks/months when they are not part of the core rotation during jacket-wearing months, or during warmer non-jacket wearing months.

Would you really want the jacket on a chair/slightly folded for weeks at a time, leading to creases? I think even lying the jacket down for an extended period of time is not good for the jacket because the folds in the sides and arms will lead to permanent creases.

Ok fine, I'm a little precious with my jackets, but my high level of care keeps them in good shape with healthy leather, allowing me to wear them for many years, or even decades like my Aeros. I think a good hanger is a key element to maintaining the jacket's best possible condition over the long run.

 

[raf]

I think it's only natural for folks who own expensive and/or rare items to take measures to care for their items which folks who own less expensive/more common items are less willing to undertake.

There is probably a "floor" below which only negligent owners would go.

Wet storage, heavily creased, vulnerable to moths are below the "floor", I reckon.

 

[handymike]

I use the foam noodles extended past the shoulders down into the sleeves. This helps prevent the “bumps” from hanger edges.

 

[Boulderunner]

It’s interesting you say that. I have a few coat hangers for some of my jackets BUT I agree I think the absolute best way to store leather jackets is lying flat in a cool room. It seems unless the hanger is perfect it will put tension on the shoulders and can cause some pooching of the leather. You just have to be really careful if you stack a few jackets though the zipper can scratch the jacket above/below. I got the idea from Dave Himel I saw a picture of his house and there was jackets in piles everywhere and it got me thinking

 

[bobjones]

It’s interesting you say that. I have a few coat hangers for some of my jackets BUT I agree I think the absolute best way to store leather jackets is lying flat in a cool room. It seems unless the hanger is perfect it will put tension on the shoulders and can cause some pooching of the leather. You just have to be really careful if you stack a few jackets though the zipper can scratch the jacket above/below. I got the idea from Dave Himel I saw a picture of his house and there was jackets in piles everywhere and it got me thinking

My concern with lying them flat for months at a time is the potential creases in the arms, shoulders and sides.

Thinking out loud, if the jacket was to be stored lying on a bed/flat surface, then maybe stuffing the body and sleeves with some kind of filler like you see with new sneakers, perhaps with bubble wrap or clean/white newsprint to keep the jacket slightly rounded without any folds. This would be a logical extension of @handymike's suggestion to fill the sleeves by extending the hanger's reach.

 

[Boulderunner]

The arms fold naturally when you lie the jacket down at least most of the time. I’ve never had issues with creases or folds developing, but if you were to stack a few jackets or put something on top of the jacket yeah you could press a crease into the jacket but otherwise I find lying flat in a cool room the best way to protect my precious….