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How To Stop Clothes From Creasing In A Suitcase

Max. D Gray
By Max. D Gray. Updated: January 16, 2017
How To Stop Clothes From Creasing In A Suitcase

Hate creased clothes every time you take a trip away? There are some items that tend to wrinkle more easily, especially when put in a suitcase and mixed with other clothes. But when you're traveling, you inevitably need to carry luggage so let us at OneHowTo let you in on some tricks on how to stop clothes from creasing in a suitcase. You'll be able to look smartly turned out throughout your holiday.

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Steps to follow:

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If you want to stop your clothes from creasing in a suitcase so they are ready for your holiday, choose clothes that are made from more elastic fabric. For example, linen is best avoided because it tends to crease easily. Select clothes that are made from polyester or nylon, two materials that rarely crease and are ideal for trips away.

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Just as important as it is to choose appropriate clothing for the trip is the suitcase you use and how you fold your clothes into it. For example, if you use a small suitcase, you might not want to cram it with your entire wardrobe as your clothes are unlikely to fit in nicely.

Do not force the items that you want to take into your suitcase and make a list of expendable and indispensable items. Aim for the bare minimum to keep clothes fresh and as if freshly ironed.

How To Stop Clothes From Creasing In A Suitcase - Step 2
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Another way of preventing clothes from creasing in a suitcase is to use large plastic bags (like those used for dry cleaning). The trick is to put the clothes that are most likely to crease in these bags - one bag for each item, otherwise they will crease regardless. The plastic makes the clothes slide and move more freely and, therefore, prevents the material from creasing.

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Another good trick is to place socks or underwear between clothes and in cracks so that the clothes move around less and are less likely to fold and crease. So, first fold in clothes that are most likely to wrinkle and fill in the gaps with other garments or items to that the bottom items are more securely in place.

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For packing shirts in a suitcase, it is essential that you pay special attention to the way you fold them: you'll have to fasten the buttons and then fold the shirt like a sweater. To put it in the suitcase, make sure the collar is not crushed by other items.

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But when you reach the hotel and notice that your clothes are creased, fret not! There is a useful trick for helping to smooth out those creases. This is another trick that can help you run smoother and wrinkles become less deep. You'll have to fill some water in a spray bottle and hang the garment on a hanger whilst spraying the creased wrinkle with a little water. Then, with the help of a brush, rub the area gently and let it dry for a while. You will see the creases fading and your clothes will be left looking smarter.

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