Features of wooden clothespins

Wooden clothespins for clothes have become firmly established several centuries ago, when people began to need to dry animal skins. Initially, these were just split sticks. Now this accessory has changed outwardly and significantly improved, but the principle of operation has remained identical. In order to choose clothespins that are suitable for the quality, you need to familiarize yourself with their advantages and disadvantages, as well as study the varieties.

Wooden clothespins, like any other thing, are endowed with certain positive and negative characteristics. First, you should familiarize yourself with the benefits.

1. Wooden clothespins are made of environmentally friendly material.

2. They are non-slip, so they securely hold the fixed material.

3. Compared to plastic, wood is a more durable material, so the accessory will last much longer.

4. The tree is frost-resistant, so these clothespins can be used even in sub-zero temperatures.

Along with the advantages, there are certain disadvantages. Here are the most important ones.

1. High price. Wood is an expensive material, so the products have a relatively high price.

2. They absorb moisture, therefore they deteriorate rather quickly. Clothespins covered with varnish or other coating with identical protective properties serve longer.

3. If with their help a thing was fixed for which shedding is inherent, then the clothespins absorb moisture along with the paint. Then they cannot be used on things of light colors.

4. Over time, they turn black from exposure to water and acquire an unattractive appearance.

It is recommended that you carefully study the main advantages and disadvantages before purchasing. If a positive decision was made, then you should proceed to familiarize yourself with the varieties of the accessory.

There are several types of wooden clothespins. Conventionally, according to some criteria, they can be divided into categories.

1. Dimensions. There are large, medium and small accessories. Mini clothespins deserve special attention.

2. Plain and colored. The first ones have a natural wood color. Colored ones are colored in some shade and in most cases are additionally coated with a fixing compound.

3. Appearance. There are so-called gypsy clothespins. Outwardly, they are a solid processed piece of wood, split at the bottom. The standard ones have two halves that slide apart with a metal spring mechanism. Decorative option - in terms of design, such clothespins are outwardly similar to the previous ones, but they have an unusual shape or some kind of decorative elements.

4. The material from which they are made. The most common options are beech, maple, oak, birch and some others.

As a rule, accessories for securing linen are sold in sets of several pieces. But you can also find piece options.

Wooden clothespins of Russian manufacturers are very popular. The most popular companies are considered to be the following.

• Malibri. The company was founded in 2011 in the city of Rostov-on-Don. She produces home accessories, including wooden clothespins. Accessories are of good quality and affordable cost.

• "Multidom" - a manufacturer from the city of Kotelniki, located in the Moscow region. Has been working since 1993.

• Savinskoe UPP VOS is also engaged in the production of these accessories.

If we talk about foreign manufacturers, then most often on store shelves you can find products from China, Germany and the USA... A distinctive feature of Chinese clothespins is their low cost. German and American accessories are of good quality, but at the same time acquiring them is very problematic due to the high price and low prevalence.

It is recommended to purchase clothespins directly in large sets, since the cost of a unit in a set is significantly lower. In order for the accessory to serve as long as possible, proper use and storage are recommended. After use, they must be dried and kept in a clean plastic, glass or wooden container. It is not recommended to leave it for a long time in the rain, in the cold, or in the sun.