Sweaters: Fold 'em or hang 'em?

[hommedeguerre]

When I go to stores like Barney's and Blackbird, I notice that half of their knits are hung on hangers, and half are folded on shelves. What is the proper way to keep sweaters? Does it matter? I hear you get "hanger marks" in the shoulders if you hang them...if this is the case, why do stores hang some of their sweaters. It's a dumb question, but I thought I'd ask.

a.s.

[adrian]

I don't think it matters either way. I personally hang my clothes out of laziness.

[geekbonchic]

Stores will tend to rotate merchandise so that it never hangs too long. People like seeing things hung, as it lets the garment sit the way it should; but knits, particularly thinner ones, really ought to be neatly folded and not stacked too high, as their combined weight will press down and leave deep folding creases. I actually loosely roll them into soft bundles and will re-fold from time to time.

[teejayess]

Fold them. If you hang them they'll stretch out, especially in the collar.

[~Stangzorized~]

I just got some big Sterilite tubs and I put my sweaters, folded in there and slide it under my bed

[hommedeguerre]

Thanks guys! Verdict = fold 'em!

a.s.