How to Keep Clothes from Wrinkling in a Suitcase
By Dalane
@Dalane (691)
United States
January 16, 2016 10:39am CST
Over the years, I have picked up a few tips to help keep packed clothes from wrinkling too much. Here are a few that have worked for me:
1.) Use the plastic from the dry cleaners between items in your suitcase. First I make sure the item is folded as large as possible in the case. Then I add one of those bags and fold them over so one bag could be used for a few garments. I guess this works because the clothes cannot crease so sharply due to the plastic and a bit of air cushion.
2.) Rolling clothes can keep creases to a minimum. It also helps to maximize packing space.
3.) Lay like items over each other and fold them as a bunch. This also helps to prevent sharp creases from forming.
4.) Try to bring clothes that are made of synthetic fabrics such as a polyester-cotton blends, nylon or acrylic. However, if you are going to a very warm climate, these fabrics may be uncomfortable.
Have you tried any of these? Maybe you have some other tips you would like to share.
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@swissheart (6482)
• Romania
17 Jan 16
that is really good to know. I love to travel but what I hate most is preparing my suitcase
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...let me add...wrinkles on face or clothes..
@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
16 Jan 16
I have tried all of these. What works best for me is to fold and stack shirts and pants like I do at home. Then make sure they fit tightly in the suitcase, so they do not slide around. When I arrive at my hotel, I lift out the items and put them in drawers or on hangers. No wrinkles. The key is to make the items in the suitcase fit snuggly.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
16 Jan 16
@LoriAMoore Works like a charm. Good luck and good travels.
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@Morleyhunt (21744)
• Canada
16 Jan 16
I use underwear and sock at the creases to minimize wrinkling.
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@ElizabethWallace (12074)
• United States
17 Jan 16
This works great. You can also use them to fill in the gaps, so nothing moves around.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
19 Jan 16
I'm always bringing the clothes made of nylon and polyester and I roll them always.
@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
23 Jan 16
I've always used the rolling your clothes which seems to work.
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@softbabe44 (5816)
• Vancouver, Washington
16 Jan 16
I know about the rolling the clothes that's a good positive note.
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@rakski (123188)
• Philippines
9 Feb 16
I have not try number 1, but surely number 2 and 3 works for me just fine. When I used to hike with friends on a long weekend, I learned this from them also. So while we have to use back pack, I prefer to roll my clothes separately or per set. Or lay them one after another then fold them in a bunch. My sister inlaw could not believe in one time, we had to go on a vacation, and I only brought 35k-40k backpack for our dress (4 of us) and a small back pack for gadgets and snacks for the kids. 
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
18 Jan 16
Great tips. I have been traveling for years, so have several good tips up my sleeve. I organize them in neat piles, then fill in areas with smaller items. The trick is to keep them as snug as possible. Voila! Wrinkle free linen, cotton, and silk.
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