Cardboard hangers are garment hangers made from high-density paperboard, designed as a plastic-free solution for apparel packaging and short-term use. They are widely adopted by fashion brands seeking sustainable alternatives to traditional plastic hangers.
Key Features of Cardboard Hangers
- Plastic-Free: Made entirely of paperboard, eliminating single-use plastic.
- Recyclable: Compatible with standard paper recycling streams and often FSC-certified.
- Durable: Engineered with folded layers and reinforced shoulders to support typical garment weights.
- Logistics-Friendly: Lightweight and flat-packed for efficient shipping and storage.
Common Applications
Cardboard hangers are primarily used for:
- Apparel manufacturing and packing
- E-commerce and direct-to-consumer shipments
- Bulk transportation to distribution centres
They are not generally intended for long-term retail display, but they excel in short-term packaging and shipping scenarios.
Why Brands Choose Cardboard Hangers
Fashion brands use cardboard hangers to:
- Reduce plastic waste
- Meet sustainability and ESG targets
- Improve recyclability and compliance
- Optimise logistics efficiency
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For additional insights into strength and weight capacity, see How Much Weight Can a Cardboard Hanger Hold? and Cardboard Hangers for Fashion Brands.
For heavier garments, reinforced cardboard hanger designs are available. In most cases, hanger failure is caused by incorrect design selection, not by the cardboard material itself. Cardboard hangers provide reliable strength for most garments.
