Cloth loop

A cloth loop is a loop attached to a garment or other object to make it easier to hang it up^[1] for storage, such as to hang it on a clothes hook. They are often found on clothing such as sweaters, jackets, etc., as well as on textiles such as towels and on some backpacks and handbags. A locker loop is such a loop attached to dress shirts, originally so that they could be hung in lockers without getting wrinkled.^[2][3]

Kitchen towel hanging from a hook

Loops can make it easier to hang clothes, and hanging clothes as such can prevent them from becoming wrinkled.^[4] However, clothes hangers may be preferred for delicate or valuable garments. On such garments, the loops may be intended for short-term use only.^{[citation needed]}

The loop itself can be made of a fabric that is folded and sewn,^[5] or of a webbing strap, or of other materials such as artificial leather or metal chains. Often the loop is sewn on, but in some cases it can be attached with a button instead. The name of the clothing manufacturer or retailer is often printed or woven into the loops. Personalized loops with the owner's name can be useful, especially in kindergartens.

Gallery

Household

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  The loop's textile is shaped like a hose
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  Shaped like a hose and pressed flat
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  Loop with zigzag stitch
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  Turned in on itself
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  Braided loop
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  Metal chain
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  Leather

Clothing

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  Washcloth with loop
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  Crocheted potholders
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  Kitchen towels

Seams and variants

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  Loop on the outside of work clothes
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  Anorak
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  Denim jacket, the loop has the manufacturer's logo
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  A loop on the outside of a shirt (so-called "locker loop")
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  Men's trousers

See also

• Clothes hanger, a device for hanging clothes, designed after human shoulders
• Clothes rail, a rod or piece of furniture used in wardrobes to hold clothes hangers
• Coat rack, fixed or freestanding clothes rack for storing jackets and hats
• Hatstand, shelf mounted high for storing smaller items
• Hook, tool used to grab onto, connect, or attach to something
• Wardrobe hook, a mounting plate with hooks to hang things on, for example from a loop
• Webbing, strongly woven fabric used instead of rope