Haarvangers

Haarvangers is a Dutch term that literally means "hair catchers." The plural form haarvangers is used to refer to devices, filters, or screens designed to trap hair and prevent clogged drains, and it can also appear in broader contexts as a thematic or fictional name.

In everyday use, a haarvanger typically denotes a small screen, grate, or filter placed over or inside drains, sinks, showers, or bathtubs. These devices capture hair and fibers, making maintenance easier by keeping hair from entering the waste pipe. They are often detachable for cleaning and may be integrated into the drain assembly. Similar filters appear in some washing machines and dishwashers to trap hair and debris before water is discharged.

In manufacturing and product terminology, haarvangers can be referenced as a feature intended to improve hygiene or plumbing reliability. In fiction and media, the term may be adopted as a proper noun—such as the name of a group, organization, or concept within a story—though such usage varies by work and author.

Overall, haarvangers describe a practical concept with both real-world applications in home maintenance and occasional symbolic or narrative uses in culture. See also hair trap, drain screen, lint trap.