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What types of display hooks do you stock?
We carry display hooks for slatwall, gridwall, peg board, and wall standards in a full range of lengths and finishes. Types include straight peg hooks, j-hooks, scan hooks, and locking security hooks. Available in Black, White, and Chrome in sizes from 2"...
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Do I need a commercial garment steamer or will a consumer model work for my retail store?
For retail use — removing wrinkles from display garments before they go on the floor, steaming incoming shipments, and day-to-day floor maintenance — a commercial grade steamer is the correct specification. Consumer steamers are not built for sustained da...
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What is the difference between a faceout, a waterfall, and a hangbar?
A faceout is a straight arm extending from a fixture, presenting one or a few items face-out toward the customer. A waterfall is a downward-angled arm with multiple display points for hanging merchandise — commonly used in apparel. A hangbar is a horizont...
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When should I use a floor steamer instead of a handheld steamer?
A floor steamer has a much larger water reservoir and a longer steam hose, allowing staff to steam many garments in succession without refilling. This is the correct choice for stockrooms, receiving areas, and high-volume steaming during merchandise recei...
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Do faceouts and waterfalls fit all standard slatwall, gridwall, and wall standard systems?
Each accessory type is designed for a specific mounting system. Slatwall faceouts require a slatwall-compatible mount; gridwall faceouts use grid-hook mounting; wall standard faceouts attach to slotted upright channels. Always verify mount compatibility w...
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Can fabric steamers damage any garment types?
Steam should not be used directly on velvet (use a velvet board or steam from the reverse), structured wool (can shrink), and some embellished garments (heat-sensitive decorations). Test on a hidden area first when unsure. Steam is safe for most retail fa...
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What shelf bracket types do you carry?
We carry shelf brackets for slatwall, gridwall, wall standards (slotted uprights), and perimeter wall mount systems. Brackets are available in multiple sizes and finishes to match your fixture system. Use our Shelf Brackets subcategory to browse by mount ...
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What is a price tag gun and how does it attach tags without damaging garments?
A price tag gun uses a hollow needle to push a small plastic fastener (barb) through the fabric, locking the hang tag in place. The needle creates a tiny hole — on most fabrics this is invisible after the tag is removed. For delicate fabrics (silk, sheer,...
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Do you carry multi-purpose shelves for use across different display systems?
Yes. Our Multi-Purpose Shelves subcategory includes wood, plastic, and wire shelves designed for broad compatibility across slatwall, gridwall, outrigger, and wall standard systems. Contact our team for material, size, and finish options.
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What is the difference between standard and fine gauge tagging barbs?
Standard gauge barbs are used for heavier fabrics — denim, outerwear, canvas, and most standard retail garments. Fine gauge barbs are shorter and thinner — used for delicate fabrics, lingerie, and anywhere minimizing fabric damage is important. Always mat...
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What is perimeter and wall mount hardware?
Perimeter hardware refers to mounting brackets, ledger bars, and attachment systems that anchor display components to the perimeter walls of a store. This includes top-track systems, wall-mounted hanging rails, and heavy-duty perimeter shelf supports for ...
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What is the difference between peg hooks and slatwall hooks — can I use the same hooks on both systems?
No. Peg hooks are designed for standard pegboard panels — they have a straight peg that inserts into 1/4" round holes on 1" centers. Slatwall hooks are designed for slatwall grooves — they have a shaped engagement profile that fits the T-slot groove geome...
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What specialty fixture hardware is available?
Our Specialty Fixtures Hardware subcategory covers shoe displayers, bag displays, hat racks, ball cap fixtures, t-shirt displayers, and other category-specific hardware that doesn't fit into standard hook, shelf, or bracket classifications. These are comm...
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What hanger types does Creative Store Solutions carry and which should I choose?
CSS carries plastic, metal, and slim-line velvet hangers. Plastic hangers are the most cost-effective and versatile option for most retail garment types. Metal hangers suit heavier garments — outerwear, leather, wool. Slim-line velvet (flocked) hangers ar...
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How many more garments can I fit per foot of hangbar using velvet hangers versus standard plastic?
A slim-line velvet hanger is significantly thinner than a standard tubular plastic hanger — roughly 4 to 5 times as many hangers fit per foot of hangbar. A 4-foot hangbar holds approximately 20-25 standard plastic hangers or 60-75 slim velvet hangers. For...
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What are size dividers and do I need them?
Size dividers are lettered or numbered rings or tabs that clip onto the hangbar between garment size groupings — S, M, L, XL — allowing customers to find their size instantly without sliding through the entire rack. They are a standard operational tool in...
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What is the difference between the Zippered Garment Bag and the Bridal Gown Cover?
The Zippered Garment Bag is for standard-length garments — shirts, blouses, jackets, dresses, and most regular retail apparel. The Bridal Gown Cover is for full-length formal wear — wedding dresses, evening gowns, floor-length formal dresses — where a sta...
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