... forerunner[1] of the wooden clothes hanger.[citation needed]However, today's most used hanger, the shoulder-shaped wire hanger, was inspired by a ... is still used.[citation needed]Hangers can be made in wood, wire, plastic, rarely from rubber substance and other materials. ... are padded with fine materials, such as satin, for expensive clothes, lingerie and fancy dresses. The soft, plush padding is ...