Wrinkle-free clothes are the best thing to bring when going on a business trip or a holiday. They keep you looking fresh and put together wherever you go.
However, incorrectly packing clothes or failing to prepare them before packing may cause deep wrinkles. These wrinkles are hard to remove, making your clothes look untidy. You can prevent wrinkles and keep clothing items in excellent condition with travel bag organisers.
Read these tips to spare you from wrinkled clothes on your next trip.

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Wash Your Clothes Correctly Before Packing
Before you buy travel bag organisers, you must wash your clothes the right way. Here’s how:
1) Use the Permanent Press Setting
This setting is commonly found in washing machines. It uses a cool-down cycle to reduce wrinkles in synthetic materials and delicate fabrics. Use it for washing cotton shirts and other clothes that easily create wrinkles.
2) Avoid Heavy Washing Cycles
A heavy washing cycle tangles and twists your clothing items. They can get stubborn wrinkles that can be hard to remove. Pick a gentle cycle in your washing machine to prevent wrinkles from ruining your clothes.
Choose the Right Drying Process
Air Dry Your Clothes
Air-drying clothes is the best solution to avoid wrinkles. Hang them after washing and let them dry to keep clothes wrinkle-free. Air-drying clothes often can also save you money on power bills.
Use Wool Dryer Balls for Fewer Wrinkles
If you want to use a dryer, add wool dryer balls to prevent static cling and reduce wrinkles on your clothes. These balls separate your clothes inside the dryer drum, letting hot air circulate more effectively and avoid pesky wrinkles.

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The Guide to Packing Clothes
Here’s how to store your clothes neatly in your travel bag organiser after washing them:
Choose the Right Size
An organiser that looks too big can shift the clothes while in transit, causing wrinkles along the way. If it’s too small, the clothes undergo excessive pressure, which increases the creases. Select one that can keep your clothes steady and wrinkle-free while you’re travelling.
If you want to use compression bags, fold your clothes neatly before closing them. Use these bags for casual wear only, not on delicate fabrics.
Roll Instead of Fold
Rolling clothes is a tried-and-tested technique to save space in your organiser and lessen wrinkles on clothes. It works best for T-shirts, jeans, leggings, and sweatshirts.
Here are some techniques:
- Lay the clothing flat on the bed.
- Fold the excess fabric or sleeves inward to make a rectangle.
- Roll the clothing tightly from bottom to top.
- Secure it with an elastic band to avoid unrolling itself.
Fold Formal Wear Strategically
Blouses, blazers, and dress shirts hold their shape better when you fold them. Try these folding hacks:
- To prevent fold lines, use the bundle wrapping method, which involves layering clothes and wrapping them around a central item, such as rolled socks.
- Turn jackets and blazers inside out and fold along natural creases.
- Button up, fold sleeves in, and put a sheet of tissue paper in between layers of your dress shirt to reduce creases.
Use Plastic Wrap or Dry Cleaner Bags
Put a dry cleaner bag or a thick plastic wrap between clothes to reduce friction and prevent deep creases. The slippery surface lets your clothes move a little without bunching. This technique works well for silk and linen.
Layer Heavy Items at the Bottom
Put your heavier garments, like jackets and jeans, at the bottom of the suitcase. Place the lighter and more delicate clothing on top so no excessive weight presses on them. A folded sweater or scarf on top of your clothing arrangement can be a cushion against wrinkles.
Fill Empty Spaces
As you pack your clothes, your suitcase will have empty spaces. Fill it with smaller items to prevent shifting.
- Place your underwear, rolled socks, and accessories into the gaps.
- Keep belts inside shirt collars to maintain the shape.
- Store your shoes in dust bags and put them around the suitcase’s edges for additional structure.
- Place crumpled tissue paper in collars and hats to keep their shape, too.

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Pack a Wrinkle-Release Spray
Some wrinkles are inevitable even if you pack your clothes carefully. To freshen up your clothes a bit, put a travel-sized wrinkle-release spray in the pocket of your suitcase. You can also use a water mist to remove wrinkles.
Unpack Immediately Upon Arrival
If you keep your clothes inside the suitcase for too long, deep wrinkles can remain. When you reach your hotel, unpack all the delicate clothes and hang them in the closet. If your destination doesn’t have a closet, lay your clothes flat on a bed.
If wrinkles persist, use the steamer or the hotel’s iron to ease out all the wrinkles.
Parting Thoughts
Packing too many clothes for a trip can wrinkle them, especially during long hours of travel. Luckily, travel bag organisers keep your clothes wrinkle-free as you move from one place to another.
Applying these techniques in your packing sessions can ensure your clothes remain in great shape when you arrive at your location. When your clothes are wrinkle-free, you’ll look sharp and decent wherever you go.
Do you use travel bag organisers? What techniques work for you when packing?
Looking for guidance on what other essentials you should pack for a trip away? Take a look at our list of items we never leave home without!
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