A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO WRINKLE-FREE PACKING

Good old-fashioned folding can still be useful in certain circumstances, but remember that wrinkles are essentially tiny folds and the more folds you have, the more wrinkles you’ll end up with. Using tissue paper and/or plastic bags –like from the dry cleaner– between layers reduces static and therefore wrinkles, but unless there are a few layers of clothing in the middle to act as padding, you’ll still end up with some creases. This technique is best for when you don’t have to pack a lot of clothes into one bag.

Rolling your clothes up is a decent way to save space and reduce the amount of wrinkling for certain types of clothing. The trick to this method is that the items need to be tightly rolled and remain taut in order to stay wrinkle-free. When maximizing space is a priority and you aren’t packing a lot of formal wear, this is the way to go.

Bundle wrapping, also referred to as bundle rolling or just bundling, is currently the best way to pack clothes and prevent wrinkles, but it doesn’t work well in smaller, compressed spaces or luggage. Bundle wrapping is part strategically folding and part wrapping; the key lies in the order in which you layer your clothes before bundling. Keep items that are the least wrinkle-resistant on the outside, wrapped around a core of wrinkle-resistant items like swimsuits, socks, and underwear. When done correctly, bundle wrapping is the best way to keep your clothes from wrinkling when packed.