How to Pick the Perfect Laundry Basket Low or No Handles Handles that stick over the lip of the Plastic Wicker Laundry Basket will get in the way of the laundry insert fitting tightly. Go for handles that are cutouts in the basket sides or handles that pull away from the basket lip. Tight Weave The tighter and stronger the weave, the more towels your basket can take. A galvanized...