In the past, clothespins that were made out of plastic had a rigid construction that made them difficult to open. Moreover, the small size of these clothespins made them very hard to clip onto clothes without distorting them. With the introduction of the Soft rubber grip pegs, clothespins with a more substantial spring mechanism and more extended arms began to emerge. This innovative design allows clothespins to open up wide enough to accommodate thicker clothing items such as towels and blankets, something that was previously impossible with smaller-sized plastic and metal pegs.

Rubber grips also offer several advantages over traditional wooden clothespins. Wooden clothespins were prone to breakage, especially when exposed to moisture, and required constant maintenance. Soft rubber grip pegs have addressed this issue by being resistant to weather and rot and do not splinter or chip like are common with wooden clothespins. Rubber grip clothespins are also more durable and can withstand the wear and tear of regular use for a more extended period.

Another advantage of rubber grips over wooden clothespins is the vibrancy of colors and designs available to users. For instance, manufacturers can add colorful rubber prints and designs to soft rubber grip pegs making them more decorative and fun for children to use when helping with the laundry.

A common problem with traditional clothespins is the possibility of them leaving unsightly marks and stains on clothes, especially if left on for an extended period. The soft rubber grips in new designs allowed for pegs to have an inner lining of silicone or rubber that is gentler on clothes, leaving no imprints or marks.