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What is a Vics Hanger?  Is this a particular brand of clothing hanger?

First of all "Vics" is an acronym, for The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions Association.  Now, lets discuss what this association does...  The Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Solutions (VICS) Association has enabled companies in the retail and consumer-focused industries to eliminate billions of dollars of waste and delay.   They have achieved this by creating voluntary guidelines, often referred to as “standards.”  VICS has created new best practices that ultimately lead to lower costs and better availability of products for consumers.  VICS’ volunteer members improve the flow of products and information throughout retailing and the consumer-focused industries that supply retail.  The Association provides leadership and an environment in which executives can make a difference in their industry, their company performance- and their personal commitment to make the world work a little better.

The mission of VICS is to remove impediments to the smooth flow of merchandise to the store floor.  Reduce inventory handling costs, cycle time to get product to floor, and increase sales.  VICS being a leader in the industry, must take responsibility for providing the membership with sustainable hanger options. They believe that contributing to a more sustainable environment is good business practice and the right thing to do for the future generations. 

Hanger suppliers have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in improving the environment.  Hanger companies can do so by using resources more efficiently, providing an 'eco-friendly' product that meets expectations and striving to reduce the overall impact on the environment.

VICS guidelines  

The purpose of these Floor-Ready Merchandise guidelines is to provide suppliers and retailers with uniform guidelines for the efficient preparation of products for presentation to the consumer.

The VICS Floor-Ready Merchandise committee was established in October, 1993, to study the logistics of delivering floor-ready merchandise. A variety of activities, ranging from hanger application to security tagging, has been examined by the task force. These guidelines currently address retail price marking and hanger application. It is anticipated these guidelines will be expanded to cover a broader range of subjects related to the preparation of floor-ready merchandise.

In developing these guidelines, emphasis has been placed on the importance of partnership between retailer and supplier. The intention is to maximize the efficiency of applying retail price information, hanger application, and other activities to consumer products when applicable. It is the responsibility of the retailer and supplier to decide where in the product pipeline these procedures can take place most effectively.

Industry standardization should eliminate time and inefficiencies from the product pipeline. Adherence to these guidelines should enable suppliers and retailers to improve the value of products delivered to the consumer, with the potential of increasing profits.

  • www.vics.org/guidelines/guidelines_frm

VICS Hangers Sub Committee

Mission: Remove impediments to the smooth flow of merchandise to the store floor. Reduce inventory handling costs, cycle time to get product to floor, and increase sales. VICS being a leader in the industry, must take responsibility for providing the membership with sustainable hanger OPTIONS. We believe that contributing to a more sustainable environment is good business practice and the right thing to do for the future generations. We have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in improving the environment. We will do so by using resources more efficiently, providing an 'eco-friendly' product that meets expectations and striving to reduce the overall impact on the environment.

  • www.vics.org/committees/floor-ready-merchandise-committee/hangers-sub-committee

VICS appears to have closed approximately 2013.

Below are a few of the previously approved VICS-approved hanger supplier for your shipments to those many major retail stores that participate in the VICS (Voluntary Interindustry Commerce Standards) or GOH (Garment on Hanger) programs.  Here are a few hanger suppliers that may be able to assist you with the purchase of VICS Hangers. 

Alliance Hangers (Far East) Ltd HangerLogic
American Hanger & Fixture Corp. Hangers PLUS
Braiform S. Walter Packaging Corp.
Capco Wai Shing (CWS) Sourcing Solutions International
Chai Heng Plastic Tam Plastik
E.R.A. Group Terpac
GOH International Limited (GOH) Uniplast Industries
   Visconti Garment Hangers
 
note: this list may be out dated by the time you read this article.  Please check with VICS directly to find out if these suppliers still meet the standards.  We do not guarantee that the above hanger factories meet the current standards.
 
You can also look for additional hanger factories in the apparel trim section on Apparel Search.  That section will contain both VICS Hanger suppliers as well as suppliers not yet approved to be a VICS hanger supplier.
 
If you are a hanger factory, please add a listing on Apparel Search and also at the Trims & Notions Directory website.

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Below is an example of a hanger chart that shows different hanger descriptions. VICS provides hanger style numbers, hanger size, hook material, section number, hanger type, hanger color, hanger guage, hanger sizer web, hanger common usage. Again, the hanger chart that we present below is simply an example. For the most current hanger chart, you should consult directly with VICS.

Example of VICS Hanger Selection as of 6/1/2009, visit the VICS website for more current detail.

     

3.3.3 Uniform Hanger Numbering

 

 

 

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VICS Style # Hanger Size Hook Material Section Number Hanger Type Color Guage Sizer Web Common Usage
495 10" Plastic   2.2.4.1 Top White    Medium  Yes - Side   Children's
                 
496  12"  Plastic  2.2.4.1  Top  White  Medium  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
472 15"  Plastic  2.2.4.1  Top  White  Medium  Yes - Side  Children's- Teen
                 
467  17"  Plastic  2.2.4.1  Top  White  Medium  Yes - Side  Teen - Adult
                 
951  10" X 8.5" Plastic  2.2.4.10  Frame  White  Medium  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
959 12" X 10"  Plastic  2.2.4.10  Frame  White  Medium  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
GS19  10" Plastic   2.2.4.9  Intimate - Top  Clear  Light  No  Teen - Adult
                 
GS11  11"  Plastic   2.2.4.9 Intimate - Top Clear Light No  Teen - Adult
                 
GS23  10"  Plastic   2.2.4.9  Intimate - Top Clear Light No Teen - Adult w/logo
                 
CW87  10" Plastic  2.2.4.9 Wrap - Bottom Clear Light No Teen - Adult
                 
497  10" Metal  2.2.4.1 Top Clear Medium Yes- SOHS Children's
                 
498  12" Metal 2.2.4.1 Top Clear Medium Yes-SOHS Children's
         
485  15" Metal  2.2.4.1 Top Clear Medium  Yes-SOHS Children's/teen
                 
484  17" Metal  2.2.4.1 Top Clear Medium Yes-SOHS Teen - Adult
                 
479  19"  Metal  2.2.4.1  Top  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
6008 8"  Metal 2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom Clear Medium  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
6010 10"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
6012 12"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
6014 14"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
6108 8"  Plastic  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom  White  Medium  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
6110 10"  Plastic  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom  White  Medium  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
6208 8"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Soft Pinch Bottom  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
6210 10"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Soft Pinch Bottom  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
6212 12"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Soft Pinch Bottom  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
6214 14"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Soft Pinch Bottom  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
7008 8"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Long Pinch Bottom  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
7010 10"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Long Pinch Bottom  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
7012 12" Metal  2.2.4.2  Long Pinch Bottom  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
7014 14"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Long Pinch Bottom  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
7108 8"  Plastic  2.2.4.2  Long Pinch Bottom  White  Heavy  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
7110 10"  Plastic  2.2.4.2  Long Pinch Bottom  White  Heavy  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
7208 8"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Soft Long Pinch Bottom  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
7210 10"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Soft Long Pinch Bottom  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
7212 12"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Soft Long Pinch Bottom  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
7214 14"  Metal  2.2.4.2  Soft Long Pinch Bottom  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
8010 10"  Metal  2.2.4.7  Swimwear  Clear Light  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
8012 12" Metal  2.2.4.7  Swimwear  Clear  Light  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
8014 14"  Metal  2.2.4.7  Swimwear  Clear  Light  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
8108 8"  Plastic  2.2.4.7  Swimwear  White  Light  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
8110 10"  Plastic  2.2.4.7  Swimwear  White  Light  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
8210 10"  Metal  2.2.4.7  Swimwear - Soft Pad  Clear  Light  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
8212 12"  Metal  2.2.4.7  Swimwear - Soft Pad  Clear  Light  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
8214 14"  Metal  2.2.4.7  Swimwear - Soft Pad  Clear  Light  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
8308 8"  Plastic  2.2.4.7  Swimwear - Soft Pad  White  Light  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
8310 10"  Plastic  2.2.4.7  Swimwear - Soft Pad  White  Light  Yes - Side  Children's
                 
9408  8" x 4" Drop  Plastic Loop  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom - Coordinate  White  Medium  No  Children's Sets
                 
9410 10" x 4" Drop  Plastic Loop  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom - Coordinate  White  Medium  No  Sets
                 
9412 12" x 4 " Drop Plastic Loop  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom - Coordinate  White  Medium  No  Sets
                 
9508 8" x 9.5" Drop Plastic Loop  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom - Coordinate  White  Medium  No  Children's Sets
                 
9510 10" x 9.5" Drop Plastic Loop  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom - Coordinate  White  Medium  No  Sets
                 
9512 12" x 9.5" Drop Plastic Loop  2.2.4.2  Pinch Bottom - Coordinate  White  Medium  No  Sets
                 
3945 15" - 5.25" Hook Metal  2.2.4.5  Jacket - "U" section  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
3937 17" - 5/25"  Hook Metal  2.2.4.5  Jacket - "U" section  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
3969 19" - 5.25"  Hook Metal  2.2.4.5  Jacket - "U" section  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
3944 15" - 3.75"  Hook Metal  2.2.4.5  Jacket - "U" section  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
3936 17" - 3.75  Hook Metal   2.2.4.5  Jacket - "U" section  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
3968 19" - 3.75"  Hook Metal  2.2.4.5  Jacket - "U" section  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Adult
                 
585 15"  Metal  2.2.4.3  Top - Knit - Non-slip Shoulders  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Children's- Teen
                 
584 17"  Metal  2.2.4.3  Top - Knit - Non-slip Shoulders  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
579 19"  Metal  2.2.4.3  Top - Knit - Non-slip Shoulders  Clear  Medium  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
494 17"  Metal  2.2.4.5  Suit  Clear  Heavy  No  Teen - Adult
                 
3315 15" - 3.75" Hook Metal  2.2.4.4  Outerwear - Flat  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
3328 17" - 3.75" Hook  Metal  2.2.4.4  Outerwear - Flat  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
3319 19" - 3.75" Hook  Metal  2.2.4.4  Outerwear - Flat  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
3316 15" - 5.25" Hook  Metal  2.2.4.4  Outerwear - Flat  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Children's
                 
3329 17" - 5.25" Hook  Metal  2.2.4.4  Outerwear - Flat  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
                 
3320 19" - 5.25" Hook  Metal  2.2.4.4  Outerwear - Flat  Clear  Heavy  Yes-SOHS  Teen - Adult
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1) VICS hangers are to be marked with a single style number per hanger in strict accordance with the VICS Uniform Hanger Numbering guideline.
2) The VICS style number marking on hangers shall be separate, distinct and larger than other
3) The VICS Unified Hanger Numbering guideline applies to all styles of VICS hangers.

If you are having trouble finding a hanger model number in the above chart, maybe this list in numeric order will help you.

VICS Hanger # 467

VICS Hanger # 472

VICS Hanger # 479

VICS Hanger # 484

VICS Hanger # 485

VICS Hanger # 494

VICS Hanger # 495

VICS Hanger # 496

VICS Hanger # 498

VICS Hanger # 579

VICS Hanger # 584

VICS Hanger # 585

VICS Hanger # 951

VICS Hanger # 959

VICS Hanger # 3315

VICS Hanger # 3316

VICS Hanger # 3319

VICS Hanger # 3320

VICS Hanger # 3328

VICS Hanger # 3329

VICS Hanger # 3936

VICS Hanger # 3937

VICS Hanger # 3944

VICS Hanger # 3945

VICS Hanger # 3968

VICS Hanger # 3969

VICS Hanger # 6008

VICS Hanger # 6010

VICS Hanger # 6012

VICS Hanger # 6014

VICS Hanger # 6108

VICS Hanger # 6110

VICS Hanger # 6208

VICS Hanger # 6210

VICS Hanger # 6212

VICS Hanger # 6214

VICS Hanger # 7008

VICS Hanger # 7010

VICS Hanger # 7012

VICS Hanger # 7014

VICS Hanger # 7108

VICS Hanger # 7110

VICS Hanger # 7208

VICS Hanger # 7210

VICS Hanger # 7212

VICS Hanger # 7214

VICS Hanger # 8010

VICS Hanger # 8012

VICS Hanger # 8014

VICS Hanger # 8108

VICS Hanger # 8110

VICS Hanger # 8210

VICS Hanger # 8212

VICS Hanger # 8214

VICS Hanger # 8308

VICS Hanger # 8310

VICS Hanger # 9408

VICS Hanger # 9410

VICS Hanger # 9412

VICS Hanger # 9508

VICS Hanger # 9510

VICS Hanger # 9512

VICS Hanger # CW87

VICS Hanger # GS19

VICS Hanger # GS11

VICS Hanger # GS23

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