To begin with, I should say that we dry our laundry indoors, and we only hang small items such as underwear, socks, handkerchiefs and hand towels on the pinch hangers, so we open each pinch to take in the laundry without pulling it. I chose gray because the whitish color would yellow quickly even if used indoors. If you use it almost exclusively outdoors and pull it in, the Kansai brand seems to be more durable and long-lasting. (Personal opinion) If you are using it outdoors and pulling it in quickly to take in the laundry, I think it would be a waste if you could only replace the pins but the frame was still okay, so if you want to make the part that hangs on the pole stainless steel or make the plastic more sturdy, it would be better.