Clothes pegs sit out in the sun and wind on every wash day, so the material, the spring and the grip matter more than the pack count. This guide compares eight clothes pegs sold on Amazon Australia, from plastic to stainless steel to metal free, using what each listing says and the rating shown on it.
We do not test pegs. Where a listing makes a UV, rust or wind claim, we report it as the listing's claim. Whether you are choosing washing line pegs for a rotary hoist or laundry pegs for a folding airer, the sections below set out the pack size, the material and the claims side by side so you can match a peg to your line.
What are the best clothes pegs in Australia?
The best clothes pegs in Australia for most homes are the HEGS Pegs 42 Pack Mixed Colours: its listing says polypropylene made with a UV stabiliser, a stainless steel spring and patented dual hooks, and Amazon AU shows 4.8 from 581 ratings. For metal, see the Seymour's 40 Pack Stainless Steel Pegs.
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- Best overall: HEGS Pegs 42 Pack Mixed Colours, rated 4.8 from 581 Amazon AU ratings. The listing says UV stabiliser, stainless steel spring, patented dual hooks and made in Australia.
- Runner up: Seymour's 40 Pack Stainless Steel Pegs, rated 4.6 from 451 ratings. The listing says 5cm stainless steel pegs with a strong spiral spring.
- For a big line: Sabco Strong Grip Pegs 50 Pieces Set, rated 4.7 from 504 ratings. The listing says UV treated, durable and rust resistant.
Five more pegs earn a place below for narrower jobs: a 30 piece set with a storage stand, a 60 piece set whose listing gives Australia as the country of origin, a 316 marine grade pack for salt air, and a metal free peg with Tetra-Lok grip for windy lines. The ARVO soft grip pack has its own section as well.
How do the eight clothes pegs compare?
The eight clothes pegs differ most in material and pack size, from 20 soft grip pegs to 60 assorted plastic pegs and 40 stainless steel pegs. The table puts each pack beside the claim its listing makes, so you can match a peg to your line. These are listing claims, not our test results.
| Peg | Pack | Material as listed | Listing claim |
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| HEGS 42 Pack | 42 | Polypropylene with a UV stabiliser, stainless steel spring | Patented dual hooks, designed and made in Australia |
| Seymour's Stainless 40 | 40 | Stainless steel, 5cm | Strong spiral spring, rust resistant |
| Sabco Strong Grip 50 | 50 | Plastic, resin | UV treated, durable and rust resistant |
| Joseph Joseph PegStore | 30 | Recycled plastic, minimum 70% post consumer | Storage stand, UV resistant materials |
| Decor Reva Assorted 60 | 60 | Plastic | Country of origin Australia, UV treated for outdoor conditions |
| ARVO Soft Grip 20 | 20 | See its card | See its card |
| 316 Marine Grade 40 | 40 | 316 marine grade stainless steel wire | Weatherproof, corrosion resistant |
| Storm Force 24 Pack | 24 | Plastic, 100% metal free | Tetra-Lok grip, 100% metal free |
How we pick these clothes pegs
NestPath is an aggregator, not a laboratory. We do not put pegs on a line and score them ourselves, and you should be suspicious of any site claiming a rigorous peg trial. We read what each listing says and report it as the listing's claim.
Two sources sit behind every card: the live Amazon AU listing for each pack, including its title, bullet points, product information and description, and the maker's own wording on that listing. Specs come from the maker's bullet points and the product information on each listing. No separate maker page or manual was saved for any of the eight, so the listing is where the maker's words come from.
Ratings and counts are the Amazon AU figures shown on each listing. UV, rust and grip claims are the makers' claims and not independent findings. Stock and ratings change, so read the current listing before you buy.
Last checked: 20 October 2026.
Best overall: HEGS Pegs 42 Pack Mixed Colours
The HEGS Pegs 42 Pack Mixed Colours is our best overall pick: Amazon AU shows 4.8 from 581 ratings. Its listing says the pegs are made from high grade polypropylene with a UV stabiliser and a stainless steel spring, designed for the outdoors, in a pack of 42 pegs in mixed bright colours.
On 20 October 2026 this listing was sold by Amazon UK, with Amazon's notice that UK imports may differ from local products. Additional terms apply.
The bullet points say the pegs are 100% metal free, so there is no rusting, and are made from a durable plastic designed to withstand all kinds of weather. They describe Tetra-Lok technology designed to ensure your clothes remain securely fastened to the washing line even in the strongest of winds, and say the pegs simply push on and pull off.
The pack has 24 pegs, a smaller pack than the HEGS, Seymour's, Sabco and Decor Reva sets.
Flaws but not dealbreakers
The listing makes no UV claim for a plastic peg sold on weather resistance, and its grip and wind statements are the maker's claims, not our tests. Its weather statement, a durable plastic designed to withstand all kinds of weather, is likewise the maker's own wording.
What should you look for when buying clothes pegs?
Look at material first, then the spring and the pack size. Plastic pegs need a stated UV claim, stainless steel pegs need a stated grade, and the pack should match your washing line. Listings word these differently, so the notes below use only what each listing says.
- Plastic: Look for an explicit UV claim. The HEGS listing says UV stabiliser, the Sabco listing says UV treated and the Joseph Joseph listing says UV resistant materials. The Decor Reva description says UV treated for outdoor conditions.
- Stainless steel: Look for a stated grade. Of the eight cards, the 316 Marine Grade 40 Pack states a grade in its title, and the Seymour's listing does not state one.
- Metal free: The Storm Force listing says its pegs are 100% metal free, so there is no rusting.
Then check the spring and the grip design. The Seymour's listing describes a strong spiral spring, the HEGS listing a stainless steel spring and patented dual hooks, the Joseph Joseph listing ridged teeth, and the Storm Force listing Tetra-Lok technology with pegs that push on and pull off. The 316 listing calls its pegs wire pins with a hole in the middle.
Pack size runs from 20 pegs in the ARVO pack to 60 in the Decor Reva set. Match it to your line: a long line or several loads a week favours the 50 piece Sabco or 60 piece Decor Reva sets, while a smaller pack suits a single airer.
Finally, consider mouth width and marks. The HEGS listing says its pegs have a wide mouth and a large surface area, the Seymour's and 316 listings both describe rounded edges or a rounded shape to limit marks, and the HEGS dual hooks let you hang garments by loops or straps instead of clamping the fabric.
Are stainless steel clothes pegs better than plastic?
Stainless steel is the metal alternative to plastic here, and the listings differ on how they describe it. The Seymour's listing calls steel a longer lasting alternative to plastic or wooden clothes line clips that crack, snap, or weaken over time, yet it states no grade.
The 316 Marine Grade 40 Pack states its grade in the title and describes weatherproof, corrosion resistant material.
Plastic needs a stated UV claim, which the HEGS, Sabco, Joseph Joseph and Decor Reva listings each give. So for an exposed line the question is less steel against plastic than which claim each listing actually makes.
What makes a good quality clothes peg?
A good quality clothes peg states what it is made from and why it suits outdoor use. Look for a UV claim on plastic, a stated grade on steel, a spring type or grip design, and a pack size that fits your load. Each point below comes from the listings.
- Material: HEGS polypropylene with a UV stabiliser and a stainless steel spring, Seymour's stainless steel, the 316 pack in 316 Marine Grade stainless steel, and Joseph Joseph recycled plastic with a minimum of 70% post consumer content.
- UV and rust claims: UV stabiliser (HEGS), UV treated and rust resistant (Sabco), UV resistant materials (Joseph Joseph), UV treated (Decor Reva), rust resistant (Seymour's) and 100% metal free (Storm Force).
- Grip design: patented dual hooks and a wide mouth (HEGS), a spiral spring (Seymour's), ridged teeth (Joseph Joseph) and Tetra-Lok technology (Storm Force).
- Pack size: 20, 24, 30, 40, 42, 50 and 60 across the eight cards.
What is 316 marine grade steel?
316 marine grade is the stainless steel grade named in the title of the 316 Marine Grade 40 Pack. The bullets say the pegs are crafted from premium quality 316 Marine Grade, thick gauge stainless steel wire, and describe weatherproof, corrosion resistant material that stays unaffected from moisture. Those are the seller's claims, not our tests.
The Seymour's listing does not state a grade, and the 316 listing's 4.1 rating from 42 ratings is the lowest here, so the grade is the reason to buy that pack, not proven grip.
How do the UV claims on these pegs differ?
Four listings make a UV claim, each in different words. HEGS says its polypropylene is made with a UV stabiliser, Sabco says UV treated to withstand outdoor conditions, Joseph Joseph says durable, UV resistant materials, and the Decor Reva description says UV treated for outdoor conditions. These are listing claims, and we have not tested or compared them.
Which clothes pegs say they hold in wind?
Several listings make a wind claim. Seymour's says its strong spiral spring prevents washing blowing away even on windy days, Sabco says it maintains strong grip on windy days, StormForce says its Tetra-Lok grip keeps clothes fastened in the strongest of winds, and HEGS says laundry stays secure even in windy conditions.
The 316 Marine Grade listing also says its pegs clamp tightly to your clothes without falling on the ground, no matter how fast the wind is blowing. These are listing claims, not our wind tests. The Storm Force wind claim is its Tetra-Lok wording, set out in its section above.
Weather claims differ in wording. The HEGS bullets say its pegs are made for Australian conditions, the Sabco bullets say UV treated to withstand outdoor conditions and durable and rust resistant, and the Storm Force bullets say the pegs are engineered to withstand harsh weather. The 316 listing calls its material weatherproof and corrosion resistant. None of these is a test result we ran.
If you are still choosing the line itself, our retractable clothesline guide covers the options.
Which peg suits which job?
For most lines, choose the HEGS Pegs 42 Pack Mixed Colours. For heavy items like duvets and bath mats, the Seymour's listing is written for them. Near the coast, the 316 Marine Grade pack states its grade. For a large household, the Decor Reva has 60 pieces, and the Joseph Joseph set adds a storage stand.
For delicates, the HEGS dual hooks let you hang garments by belt loops or straps, and the Seymour's listing describes rounded edges that grip without biting into fabric. The 316 listing has a bullet headed NO MARKS ON CLOTHES. For indoor drying, see our clothes airer guide.
Which pegs suit heavy items and thick fabric?
The Seymour's, Sabco and HEGS listings all speak to heavy washing. Seymour's says to secure heavy items like duvets and bath mats firmly with its 5cm stainless steel clothes pegs, and Sabco says it maintains strong grip on heavy items or on windy days. The HEGS page says large laundry items are no problem for its pegs.
These are the listings' own words, not our load tests. The Seymour's title also names thick blankets, duvets and delicates, and the HEGS page adds that its pegs have a large surface area and a wide mouth.
Which pegs help reduce marks on clothes?
Three live listings address marks. HEGS says its patented dual hooks help reduce peg marks, Seymour's says its smooth, rounded edges grip without biting into fabric, and the 316 Marine Grade listing has a bullet headed NO MARKS ON CLOTHES. Each is a listing claim, not our test.
The HEGS page also says you can use the dual hooks to hang clothes such as shorts and jeans from the belt loops, and its bullet says the pegs leave less crease marks on clothes. The 316 listing describes its pegs as smooth and gentle so that there are minimum marks on your clothes.
Which pegs save line space?
The HEGS listing says the pegs help save clothesline space by hanging multiple garments at once. Its page says the patented dual hooks let you pin, hook or hang up to three garments with one peg, and adds that this is great for small clotheslines and balcony airers.
Which pegs are easy to open?
The 316 Marine Grade listing says the softly rounded shape of its clothes pin protects your hand and allows smooth opening with little strength. The Storm Force listing calls its design ergonomic and says the pegs simply push on and pull off. Neither claim is tested by us.
Which pegs come with storage?
The Joseph Joseph PegStore comes with a storage stand that the listing says includes a convenient hanging hook for quick and space saving access. Its pegs have ridged teeth for a strong and secure grip on laundry, and it is made with a minimum of 70% post consumer recycled plastic.
The 316 listing says its pack of 40 stainless steel pegs comes packed in a box for convenient storage.
Which pegs are made in Australia?
Two listings state an Australian origin. The HEGS page says the pegs are proudly made in Australia by an Australian owned brand, and the Decor Reva bullets list Country of Origin: Australia. The other pegs here do not state an Australian origin in their listings, so check each listing before you rely on it.
How many pegs are in each pack?
The pack sizes in the listing titles are 24 for the Storm Force, 30 for the Joseph Joseph, 40 for the Seymour's and the 316 Marine Grade, 42 for the HEGS, 50 for the Sabco and 60 for the Decor Reva.
The Sabco and Decor Reva titles give the count as 50 Pieces and 60 Piece, and the HEGS title says 42 Pack. A bigger count only means more pegs per pack, not a stronger peg.
How do the ratings compare?
Amazon AU shows 4.8 from 581 ratings for the HEGS, 4.6 from 451 for the Seymour's, 4.7 from 504 for the Sabco, 4.7 from 95 for the Joseph Joseph, 4.7 from 384 for the Decor Reva, 4.1 from 42 for the 316 Marine Grade and 4.7 from 1,045 for the Storm Force.
These are Amazon's ratings and counts, not our tests. The 316 pack's 42 ratings are a much smaller number than the HEGS pack's 581, so its rating rests on less evidence.
What did we look at and leave out?
We left out any peg that does not have an Amazon AU listing we read, because every claim here comes from a saved listing. None of the eight cards is wooden and none is aluminium, so those materials are not rated here. Pegs sold only outside Amazon AU were not looked at.
If you are choosing between plastic and steel, the sections above set out what each listing states, and the table near the top puts the eight packs side by side.
What else do the listings say these pegs can do?
Two metal listings describe uses beyond the line. The Seymour's bullets say its pegs are good for sealing open food packets in the pantry or hanging photos and notes, and the 316 listing names the kitchen, laundry room, backyard and office, with uses such as sealing food packets again, tidying files and hanging pictures.
These are listing suggestions only. The Seymour's pack is described as a full set of 40 heavy duty pegs for big wash days, mixed loads, indoor drying and outdoor clothesline use, so its listing is written for both indoor and outdoor drying.
The Decor Reva bullets are short: Product Type: Home, Material Type: Plastic, Package Weight: 400.0 g and Country of Origin: Australia. Look to its title for the 60 piece count.
Clothes peg questions Australians actually ask
What are the best pegs to use?
The best clothes pegs in Australia for most homes are the HEGS Pegs 42 Pack Mixed Colours. Its listing states a UV stabiliser in the polypropylene, a stainless steel spring and patented dual hooks, and Amazon AU shows 4.8 from 581 ratings. For metal, see the Seymour's 40 Pack Stainless Steel Pegs.
Which pegs are better, wooden or plastic?
None of the eight pegs here is wooden, so these listings cannot rank wood against plastic. Two listings group them: Seymour's says plastic or wooden clothes line clips crack, snap, or weaken over time, and the 316 listing asks about wooden or plastic pins that leave a mark on clothing. For plastic, look for a stated UV claim.
What are the best Australian made clothes pegs?
Two listings on this page state an Australian origin. The HEGS Pegs 42 Pack says it is proudly made in Australia, and the Decor Reva Assorted 60 Piece lists Country of Origin: Australia. The other pegs here do not state an Australian origin in their listings, so read each listing before you rely on it.
What are some very strong clothes pegs?
Several listings claim a firm hold in wind. The Seymour's 40 Pack says its strong spiral spring prevents washing blowing away, the Sabco Strong Grip says it maintains strong grip on windy days, and the Storm Force says its Tetra-Lok grip keeps clothes fastened in the strongest winds. These are listing claims, not our tests.
Do stainless steel pegs rust?
Amazon's review summary for the Seymour's pack says customers have mixed experiences with rust resistance: some report the pegs do not degrade in the sun, while others mention they rust within months. That listing does not state an alloy grade. The 316 Marine Grade 40 Pack states its grade in the title, and its listing describes weatherproof, corrosion resistant material.
What should you set up next in the laundry?
Pegs are one line item in a laundry that mostly gets bought once, and our clothes airer guide covers the indoor drying that gets you through a wet week. These guides cover the rest of the laundry, from the basket and the hangers to the machine.
About the author
Anish Puri founded NestPath in 2026 after going through the Australian first home buyer process himself. NestPath focuses on Australian first home buyers because the existing review sites are American, generic, or both. Anish handles editorial selection across the homeowner hub. Reach out: hello@nestpath.com.au
