Should bamboo clothing be hung or folded

Short answer: Fold everything in soft knit and hang only shirts and dresses. Hangers pull the shoulders of heavy knitted garments out of shape over time.

Gravity pulls at knit

A knitted garment left hanging slowly stretches at the shoulders. It shows first as pointed bumps. See bamboo t-shirts for women.

Hang what is woven

Shirts and dresses in woven fabric keep their shape best on a hanger. See bamboo shirts for women and bamboo dresses.

Fold rather than stack high

Tall stacks press the bottom items flat. Fold in two layers and place them side by side.

Frequently asked questions

Should t-shirts be hung or folded?

Folded. Hangers create bumps at the shoulders of soft knit over time.

What about jersey dresses?

Fold them if they are heavy. Light jersey dresses can hang, but not on thin hangers.

Do hangers damage clothes?

Thin ones do. Wide hangers spread the weight and cause less harm.