In today's world, time is a precious commodity. Regardless of your lifestyle, we never have enough time. Unless you are an origami master adept in folding your suit in 10 perfect steps in less than 5 minutes, then folding a suit can be very frustrating and time consuming. All of that energy exerted only to arrive at your destination with those wrinkles and creases we were so desperately trying to avoid.
Let's dig in a little deeper; the two main causes of wrinkles and creases are due to high pressure and/or overly tight folding. The optimal solution would be to hang your suit at all times. Unfortunately in the travel world this is just not an option and packing into a suitcase forget about it. The best option is a dedicated garment bag.
The market is full of options for garment bags claiming to be wrinkle-free; however, most of these bags are bulky, heavy, or look downright terrible. The majority of these bags also lack functionality and quality. So we decided to change all of that! After two years of research and testing we have developed a product that is of the high quality, extremely lightweight, fully functional, and as a cherry on top it looks great too.
The DEGELER SkyHanger® is a garment bag with a purist design. It was crafted with carefully selected materials that will stand the test of time. This bag was consciously design with well thought-out functions. In order to ensure the best possible product no detail went unnoticed.
We started by designing the world's first travel hanger made of 100% titanium which comes with unique fixtures for trousers and skirts. This hanger is crucial as there were currently no effective hanger options to hold trousers or skirts while traveling.
From there we focused on constructing the bag in a way that would allow your suit to hang just as it would in your closet at home. As promised, we focused on the details. Inside we placed a large zip net pocket for shirts and two compartments for underwear, ties, and a belt. There is enough storage for up to three complete outfits in one carry-on bag.
There are zip pockets on the outside as well. The two smaller compartments are easily accessible for passing through security checks and perfectly fit our transparent cosmetic bag as well as an iPad, wallet, passport and other travel documents.
The larger zip pocket on backside is made to fit a 15-inch laptop and standard office documents, allowing for quick access to your Business needs while waiting at the gate or on the go.
The DEGELER SkyHanger® is THE garment bag that offers the perfect combination of function and style. Finally, you can have your cake and eat it too.
]]>Our goal was to develop a garment bag that is very light and highly functional with a clear, puristic design. During the entire development process, the focus was on the best quality in order to exceed the expectations that a customer has of a garment bag.
THE SUIT POCKET REINVENTED:
At the end of 2014 we decided to develop a new garment bag. Most of the existing suit pockets were either poorly made, heavy, impractical and or didn\'t look good doing it.
After we got an overview of the existing suit pockets, it was clear to us that only a new approach would lead to a new solution. The focus of the SkyHanger\'s® is on the user himself. In order to develop a completely new garment bag, we have been developing and testing together with frequent flyers from day one. As a result, the SkyHanger was not influenced by competing products but rather by the needs of frequent flyers and our own requirements.
Right at the beginning, when we started designing the first prototypes, it became clear that a suitable coat hanger had to be developed in addition to the suit pocket. This was the only way to meet the requirements and needs of frequent flyers.
THE FIRST PROTOTYPES:
We started with the general shape of the bag. The first prototypes were all \'twice\' foldable. This made the bag manageable and significantly smaller, but the plastic clasps with the cords didn\'t match the puristic design and just looked clumsy.
NOW IN "EASY" FOLDABLE DESIGN:
In order to create a puristic and timeless design, we have positioned all pockets on the inside or back of the SkyHanger\'s®. The \'easy\' foldable design made the bag significantly thinner when packed. So we could also get rid of the plastic clasps and cords. Only the exact size was not correct.
TESTING IS ABOVE STUDYING:
Once we found a classic and timeless design in the right size, we could focus on the materials. We tried everything possible until we found the right material: \'Velocity Nylon\'. We tested and improved the last prototypes together with frequent flyers over a year. The result: Best quality for every component on the SkyHanger®.
THE CRUCIAL POINT:
The biggest sticking point in the development of the SkyHanger was to find a functional and practical solution for attaching the coat hanger. We have tried countless variants for this. Here are a few examples:
ONCE YOU FOUND IT IT SEEMS SO SIMPLE:
After all these attempts, we were no closer to the solution. We were so obsessed with finding the perfect solution that we couldn\'t see the forest for the trees.
Often the simplest solution is the best solution. A reinforced opening for the hanger hook at the top edge - to which the hook attaches by turning sideways. So the hanger (suit) is perfectly fixed in/on the case and the suit or costume literally hangs in the case, just like it is in the closet at home. This avoids wrinkles caused by transport. To hang it up in the airplane locker or in the wardrobe, simply pull the hook further out. It\'s that easy.
LIGHT TRAVEL REDEFINED:
In the end we paid a lot of attention to the smaller components. To \'close\' the SkyHanger® when folded, we attached snaps to avoid plastic buckles and to underline the puristic design. After trying out all possible types of snaps and positions on the SkyHanger, we decided on four snaps from an American manufacturer. For the zippers we chose high-end nylon zippers because they are extremely light and also \'run\' very easily. The handles are filled and are very comfortable in the hand: a pleasure to carry.
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It is logical that if the demands are implemented without compromise, the whole thing has its price. As a result, compromises often had to be made, especially in terms of quality, in order to keep the costs of the final products under control. After a few years of relevant experience, Frank founded the DEGELER brand in 1998 to develop and design bags, leather goods and luggage according to his standards and at the same time no To make compromises on the processing and material qualities! Always supported by his wife Sylvia and after completing his studies also by his eldest son Tim Degeler.
(Father and sonunited by the ideal of getting the best out of ideas.)
(Eine der ersten Kleinlederwaren Kollektionen aus dem Jahr 2003)
So much for us, the people behind DEGELER, but what exactly defines a DEGELER product:
In order to make this possible, we always try to break new ground. We start where others stop and go to the extreme. From materials such as Keprotec® - the material reinforced by Kevlar fibers is extremely durable and very light - to six-week pit-tanned saddle leather, which is treated exclusively with natural oak sap. But the unique clothes hanger made of 100% titanium for the SkyHanger® is probably the best example that we always try to create something special out of something ordinary. It has never been about selling as many pieces of luggage as possible for us, but rather unique ones.
The dream of the perfect piece of luggage drives us. We will continue to act according to this motto in the future because we love what we do. We will always try to get the best out of ideas. This creates our personal touch in terms of design, material and craftsmanship, which particularly touches people.
]]>The core problem with almost all hangers is that the trousers cannot be reliably fixed on the hanger. With conventional hangers, a simple shake is enough and the trousers slip off. So that the trousers are transported as wrinkle-free as possible, it is essential that the trousers stay on the hanger. A reliable holder for trousers and skirts was needed, which at the same time is as 'simple' as possible in design for quick and easy handling.
Since we wanted to have a clothes hanger that was as light and filigree as possible, we decided relatively quickly to use titanium as a material. The material is more stable and at the same time significantly lighter than steel, which is why it can be processed in a correspondingly delicate manner.
Right at the beginning, we first dealt with the pants fixation. It took many different approaches and failed attempts:
OUR SOLUTION:
The previous attempts have shown that the clamps are the most promising way. We left out the rocker and focused on the clamps. We tried numerous materials and shapes for the clamps. Ultimately, the titanium clamps looked the most appropriate for the temple. It then only took a little time until we had found the right form. The larger clamps hold the pants 100% reliably on the hanger and at the same time the handling is quick and easy
THE TURNING POINT:
The first prototypes were not yet rotatable. So it was only possible to hang the SkyHanger® in a car to a limited extent. In addition, the hanger could not be perfectly fixed to the case. After many more attempts with special joints, ball bearings and threads, we have found a practical and simple solution for this as well. It took a few more prototypes before the welding technique was perfected and the hook could rotate freely.
FINE TUNING:
The development of the coat hanger was actually finished, but as soon as the paint was applied, the hanger lost its 'titanium look'. Our goal was that the hanger also looks and feels like titanium and not like an ordinary hanger. However, the untreated titanium is pale and pale. No matter what type of paint, color or coating we chose, the result was not satisfactory in the end
NO COLOUR:
after countless attempts we were not a step further. My father had an exact picture of what the hanger should look like and this came from his bike frame, which is also made of titanium. So we asked the manufactory how this top metallic look was achieved. With the reference to a special process, we have also managed to give the hanger a titanium look. A few additional adjustments were needed to create a dark grey, matte and natural titanium look.
THE STORY BEHIND THE TITAN HANGER:
That was just the beginning. We are always in the process of developing and designing something new. We have just finished developing two more clothes hangers. Now you can choose which one suits you best.
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LUXURY IS A PIECE OF FREEDOM:
A single item is more than a piece of luggage. It stands for a dream that becomes reality. Degeler has never been concerned with producing as many pieces of luggage as possible, but rather with being as unique as possible. The DEGELER maxim is: There is nothing good that cannot be made even better. Because there are many reasons for quality: material-specific form, labour-intensive manual work, durable materials. And one result: intense moments.
DEGELER still uses a tried and tested method to give leather a shiny surface. This glazing machine rubs an agate stone over the leather until a deep shine is created. The traditional processing of the leather is much more complex and time-consuming, but the effort and the waiting are worth it. The shine that is created by the permanently high pressure of the agate stone on the leather is more intense than with machine mass production.
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