What’s your best hanger for leather jackets?

[NamoAmituofo]

Earlier in the year when I made a decision to get back into leather jackets - first thing I did was buying 3 of these delux cedar wood hangers! They were sold in UK by an Amazon retailer Hanger World, but when I checked today I could no longer find them. I did find the identical one on a US shop website - https://swedishredcedar.com/products/cedertra-hangare-hall

They are really the best I’ve seen /used! Broad shoulders, and very solid build. If they have a weak point it’s how the thick metal wire is screwed into the cedar wood - one day it may just fall out under extended period of heavy load.

My 3 jackets from different makers are surprisingly consistent in weight 3.2, 3.1 and 3.2KG - and this hanger design handles them well.

What are the best hangers you’ve used for hanging leather jackets? Show some pics please and ideally where to buy them.

 

[photo2u]

One with a pool noodle.

 

[Bennarion]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/captain-obvious-genius-cheapo-hanger-hack-for-jackets.96605/

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/hanger-for-leather-jacket.106397/

 

[Bennarion]

https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/who-has-a-hanger-from-aero-need-measurements.98227/
Here I made a hanger myself and more than one

 

[bn1966]

I take a couple of decent shaped medium thickness wooden hangers (tape them together) and then sellotape bubble wrap around them so as to give width and support to the leather jacket eventually hung there.

 

[Bennarion]

Earlier in the year when I made a decision to get back into leather jackets - first thing I did was buying 3 of these delux cedar wood hangers! They were sold in UK by an Amazon retailer Hanger World, but when I checked today I could no longer find them. I did find the identical one on a US shop website - https://swedishredcedar.com/products/cedertra-hangare-hall

They are really the best I’ve seen /used! Broad shoulders, and very solid build. If they have a weak point it’s how the thick metal wire is screwed into the cedar wood - one day it may just fall out under extended period of heavy load.

My 3 jackets from different makers are surprisingly consistent in weight 3.2, 3.1 and 3.2KG - and this hanger design handles them well.

What are the best hangers you’ve used for hanging leather jackets? Show some pics please and ideally where to buy them.

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Your hanger has the wrong angle. This may affect the jacket

 

[NamoAmituofo]

Your hanger has the wrong angle. This may affect the jacket
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Thank you v much I’ve read your DIY post why great interest!

I’d never thought about the neck to shoulder angle before. I’d always just assumed the wider the hanger and the thicker the ends the better shoulders are supported.

 

[NamoAmituofo]

I’ve found a few other threads here on hangers - wow this had been discussed over and again

The cedar wood hangers I posted above are 19.75” long which I think is the longest shop bought hanger one can find. My KoTR does look a little sagged at shoulders on it - but I won’t lose sleep on it - in fact this may help breaking in?? My other jacket which is a JL goat sits on this hanger quite well I think.

I am quite intrigued at the idea of remaking your DIY version @Bennarion when I eventually find the time. I used to be into axes (yes axes - single bit, double bit, hatchet etc) and I made handles from ash or hickory planks - I didn’t have machines so all curves were hand shaved and sanded! My kids already think I’m mad wearing a double zip jacket when doing chores on Saturday at home - if they see me making a hanger for jacket they may start saying daddy you’re a bit weird…

And I need to find really good hardwood planks again like ash or walnut. How did you do the metal hook - did you buy wire and bent it and threaded the end for a nut?

 

[Bennarion]

NamoAmituofo​

I had a 5mm brass wire. Yes, I did so, put on a nut and flattened the wire at the end. I did it all by hand. It's actually an exciting activity)

 

[photo2u]

Soon, I will have some nice red wood that will repurpose from a wooden patio I am going to demolish. My plan is to make my own hangers with the wood. Likewise, my daughter went to the second hand store and purchase a box of Nordstrom's' wood hangers. I have used such hangers for a very long time. From Uniforms holding up a heavy G-suit to Lost Worlds heaviest jackets, they have never fail me, and they are my most reliable wood hangers. If you have the time, solutions can be found. On a visit to a .99 Cent Store, I purchase 3 boxes totaling 36 heavy-duty hangers. The total price was less than a dollar for each one. Regrettably, they sold out in flash. But that goes to show the possibilities to obtain an excellent hanger on a budget. Now, garment bags are my next goal. There was a seller to offer up who sold locally a quality made garment bag to keep those pesky moths out of my cotton and wool fabric jacket liners and knits.

 

[vilkin]

Pool noodle ones have been working well for me. Also the OEM Y'2 hangers are lovely - heavy and wide and they look lovely.

 

[scurvyfreedman]

One heavy leather jacket. I lay it down in my closet. No hanger required. If I had more than one it might be a problem.

 

[NamoAmituofo]

One heavy leather jacket. I lay it down in my closet. No hanger required. If I had more than one it might be a problem.

I can think of a solution for stacking them - buy some plush bath towels and fold then into half length of jacket - then roll (fold the jacket) at half length over the towel - this way even you stack a few the jackets should be fine. The towels should be periodically changed and dried and ideally have a dehumidifier in the room where this wardrobe is located. Mould is the biggest stacking risk I can think of especially in spring /autumn rain season