VICS Hanger Standards and Hanging Guidelines
The following merchandise must be shipped on hangers:
- Any product that the vendor would normally place on hangers.
- Any product that the Buyer requests to be put on hangers.
- Hangers must be on merchandise not loose and seeded in cartons.
All Hangers must meet the following specifications:
- VICS approved
- Black with matte finish
- Swivel metal hook
- The size of the hanger should be appropriate for the garment, below are our suggested hanger sizes outlined by department:
Department | |
| Infants/ Toddlers | 10" or 12" Top Hanger 8" or 10" Bottom Hanger |
| Children’s/ Junior’s | 15", 17", or 19" Top Hanger 12" or 14" Bottom Hanger |
| Women’s | 15", 17", or 19" Top Hanger 12" or 14" Bottom Hanger |
| Men’s | 15", 17", or 19" Top Hanger 12" or 14" Bottom Hanger |
TOP HANGER |
BOTTOM HANGER | |
Hanging Guidelines:
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Exceptions to the hanger policy:
The following categories can ship using white Vendor hangers without being assessed non-compliance charges:
- Men’s & Women’s Suits
- Coats
- Infants
- Toddlers/Girls-Boys (2T-7)
- Intimate Apparel
- Weighted Sweaters
Approved Hanger Vendors: A&E (609) 806-2500, Randy Hangers (201) 842-6235, Mainetti Group (800) 462-3843, Accessory Corp (888) 800-0170, CWS (877) 777-7173, AAA Hangers (626) 350-3828, Sourcing Solutions (973) 514-1400, Visconti Garment Hangers, Inc. (866) 484-6012, Alliance Hangers (917) 593-2210 and Uniplast Industries (800) 225-0058. Recycled hangers are acceptable. If interested, call 903-589-5658