a collapsible garment hanger including a hook , first and second supporting arms , at least one spring element , and in some versions , a base . the first and second supporting arms are each connected to the hanger by means of integrally molded hinges . each spring element is hingedly attached to the hook or base at one terminal point and to the first or second supporting arm at the opposite terminal point . the first and second supporting arms can be collapsed with one hand by forcing supporting arms to pivot at their hinge point , thereby allowing for easy insertion into the neck of a garment . this collapsing of the arms causes each spring element to elastically stretch or compress depending on its orientation creating an upward force on the arms which returns them to their original extended position once the user lets go of the supporting arms .