What is the difference between a faceout arm and a waterfall on a slatwall panel?

A straight arm faceout holds all garments on the arm at the same depth from the wall. A waterfall cascades items at stepped depths — each garment is slightly further from the wall than the one before it, making individual items more visible during browsing. For featured garments or tight wall sections, use a straight arm. For browsing-focused displays with multiple items per arm position, use a waterfall.

Which faceout length should I use — 3", 6", 10", 12", or 14"?

3" (EC-RW/3): Single-item spotlighting or very tight wall configurations. 6" (SRW6, EC-SW/6): Lighter merchandise or tighter wall zones. 10" (SFO-10R): A versatile mid-length suited for most apparel. 12" (SSW, SRW): The most widely used faceout length in North American apparel retail. 14" (SFO-14R): Outerwear, bulky merchandise, or situations where maximizing garments per arm position is a priority.

What is the difference between the SSW Basic Straight Arm and the SRW Straight Arm at 12"?

The SSW is the economy version — simpler construction suited for standard display applications where finish quality is not the primary concern. The SRW is the retail-grade version with more refined construction and available in Chrome, Black, White, and Raw Steel finishes. For customer-facing retail displays, the SRW is the standard specification.

The SFO-10R and SFO-14R round faceout brackets are listed under both slatwall and SoloSlat/Freewall — do they work on both systems?

Yes. The SFO-10R and SFO-14R are confirmed compatible with slatwall, Freewall, SlatStrip, and SlatGrid systems — making them the most versatile faceout arms in the CSS lineup.

What is the Extendable Straight Arm (EC-RWA/9) and when is it worth the extra cost?

The EC-RWA/9 is an adjustable-length faceout — it extends to multiple depth positions without tool changes. It is worth the added cost when your merchandise mix changes seasonally between lightweight and heavy items, or when you need the same arm position to accommodate different garment depths at different times.