Previously I had only a normal no-name clothes rack from the hardware store. This was totally practical. Stable and especially in the middle part long enough so that you could also hang two shirts in full width (in the central part). But unfortunately the quality was not as durable. So a new was needed. And I've searched long. Me all Leifheit, Vileda looked etc .. models. But either they looked very shaky or have had in the middle part just not my desired width. Then I came across the Artweger! And what can I say - there is nothing - absolutely nothing to complain about. But seen from the fact that he is quite chic, the quality is 100% and met all my requirements. Thanks that (only Leifheit I say) is to buy such a model with no frills. Any time!