How to Pack Without Wrinkling Your Clothes

Packing a suitcase is a real ordeal for many people. They ask themselves a thousand (often pointless) questions: Should I bring this or leave it at home? They always forget something: Wow, I hadn't thought of that. And first of all, without even a basic sense of method, they manage, by pushing and shoving everything in, to wrinkle every single piece of clothing or item . They end up rendering it unusable upon arrival, with the potential waste and expense of having to iron everything afterwards. To avoid these inconveniences, here's a quick and simple system that will allow us to fit everything into our suitcase and keep our clothes in shape, perfectly folded and tidy, until we arrive. Before we begin packing, let's try to make a written list of the necessary and necessary items. We lay out everything we've written on the bed and begin folding it according to a very simple pattern.

Index of topics

Starting from the seams

All clothing items should be packed following the seam lines. Avoid overpacking and stack items neatly. Once you arrive at your destination, open your suitcase and hang everything on hangers in a closet.

T-shirts and shirts

T-shirts, polo shirts, and shirts are the most difficult to fold, but with this system we'll optimize space and prevent them from getting creased inside the suitcase. Once we learn the method, we can use it to free up space in our closets, too.

Lay the t-shirt open on the bed with the neck facing up.
Flatten it with your hands and fold the sides with the sleeves inwards.
Now fold the part with the neck towards us and insert the bottom edge 5 cm inside the neck as explained in the figure.

This way, the shirts will keep their shape and won't crease or move, but will remain folded and flat until you open the suitcase again.

Sweatpants

The same system can be used for leggings, shorts and skirts.

Take your pants and lay them out on the bed.
Fold one leg over the other, taking care to match the two edges of the legs.
Fold the top of the trousers (with the belt loops) down to the middle of the trousers
Place the hem of the legs inside the space formed by the top of the trousers (with the belt loops)

This way the trousers will stay in perfect shape until they reach their destination.

Clothes

Make a simple distinction based on the type of dress and its fabric. If it's soft, you can fold it into a small object, like a scarf. If the dress's fabric is firmer and smoother, then you need to fold it in layers, compactly. Lay it on the bed and proceed as if it were a T-shirt, bending the sides well, and folding the dress several times over so that it doesn't have room to move and crease in the suitcase.

How to fold stuff in your backpack

Backpacks are increasingly popular for travel, even among adults. Practical, comfortable, and easy on the back, they don't weigh down the weight of a suitcase. The only real drawback is space: they don't hold much, so you risk arriving at your destination with completely wrinkled clothes. What to do? Use a very old method. Lay your clothes and linens on the bed, so you can see exactly what you're bringing and what you really need. Then roll up your clothes, using the "sausage" technique, one by one. Your clothes won't arrive looking freshly ironed, but in wearable condition without ironing again.

How to pack dirty clothes in your suitcase

It's not necessary to bring a daily change of clothes from day one to day two. This could make your suitcase too heavy and uncomfortable to travel with. If you have dirty clothes, put them in a separate bag (preferably a scented cloth bag) and in any case keep them away from clean clothes.

Light luggage

It's essential to pack lightly, especially to avoid wrinkling the things we travel with. This offers a double benefit: we won't have to constantly pack and unpack heavy, cumbersome suitcases. The second benefit: wherever we are, we can enjoy all the benefits of traveling with "carry-on luggage only."

How to fold stuff in a suitcase