How to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes When Traveling

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Here’s how to get wrinkles out of clothes when traveling with these twelve simple but effective methods. Six will help you de-wrinkle your clothes, and six are ways to try to prevent wrinkling in the first place.

How to avoid wrinkled clothes when traveling (10 method from the article).

Pack a Travel Steamer

If you pack formal wear or you want to avoid ironing, a travel steamer is an excellent product to travel with. Compact in size, you shouldn’t have much trouble packing it in your luggage or carry-on.

On arrival, take the wrinkled clothing and hang it upright. Then, fill your travel steamer with a little water, plug it in, and flip the switch to start boiling the water inside.

Within minutes, you’ll have a steamer that you simply run the length of your hung clothing. The steam, slowly, will remove wrinkles and creases from the clothing, leaving you with wrinkle-free clothes.

Use a De-Wrinkling Spray

De-wrinkling sprays (like this Downy wrinkle release spray) are simple to use and helpful when it comes to getting wrinkles out of your clothes. They help you look your best when you’re tight on time or space.

Hang up or lay out your clothing, spray it with the solution, and stretch the fabric until the creases are gone. It’s that simple. The spray bottle won’t take up much space, so you can pack it with your clothes.

Try the ‘Shower Steam’ Technique

All you need for this simple de-wrinkling technique is hot water from the shower. Hang up the creased piece of clothing in the bathroom and make sure the shower is turned on and the water is hot. Close the door and turn off the extractor fan to make sure steam builds up in the room.

Over time, the steam will help de-wrinkle your hung clothing. Although this technique may not give you a perfectly smooth, wrinkle-free garment, it’s still a worthwhile option if you aren’t traveling with a steamer or de-wrinkling spray. You can even try this while you’re taking a hot shower yourself.

Hang Your Clothes on Arrival

Very simply, take your clothes out of the suitcase when you arrive at your destination, and then hang them up. This will allow your clothes to breathe, and with enough time, your clothes will slowly de-wrinkle to varying degrees.

Use a Damp Towel

Another resourceful technique is to use damp towels. The best thing about this tip is that you can do it anywhere, even in the restroom. Lay the garment on a flat surface, press and smooth out the damp towel, and wait for the wrinkles to work themselves out.

Be mindful, however, of how much you wet the towel. Only a little water is needed, and make sure you wring the towel well before applying it to the surface of your wrinkled clothes.

Use a Hair Straightener for Collars and Cuffs

If you travel with a hair straightener, then you’re in luck. You can flat iron a bent collar or cuff with your hair strengthener. Be sure, however, to adjust the temperature so that you start low and gradually increase as you iron. Be careful, as overzealous flat ironing can easily scorch clothes.

Packing Tips to Help Reduce Wrinkles in Your Clothes

While clothes creasing once packed is difficult to prevent, there are some measures you can take to reduce the chances of your clothes creasing and wrinkling once packed.

Before your next trip, try some or all of these expert packing tips to help keep your clothes wrinkle-free.

Choosing a Wrinkle-Resistant Fabric

Try to travel with clothes made of wrinkle-resistant fabric, such as polyester, nylon, lycra (spandex), knit, wool, cashmere, or Jersey, and various synthetic fabrics.

Pack Your Clothes with Certain Wrinkle-Free Techniques

Choose a wrinkle-free packing technique such as rolling or bundle wrapping to pack your clothes. There are plenty of YouTube videos that will show you how to pack in this way.

Fold as Little as Possible

Minimize folding if you pack dress pants or delicate fabrics. Try only to fold these items once, if possible.

Pack in Plastic

Plastic minimizes friction, so pack your clothes in a plastic dry-cleaning or garment bag. Use one bag per piece of clothing.

Try to Pack Less

Pack lightly to give your clothes a little more space to breathe.

Use Tissue

Place a piece of tissue paper in or along the intended fold line of your pants, shirts, and dresses, and then fold them. The tissue will help reduce friction and, therefore, wrinkling.

Although wrinkled clothes are difficult to avoid, you don’t have to let them frustrate and ruin your holiday or business trip.

With a little know-how and planning, you can travel safely in the knowledge that you can get your smartest shirts and fanciest dresses looking creaseless.

The best solution may not be initially obvious. However, with an open mind and a willingness to try a few of these methods, you should be in a better position to avoid wrinkles and creases when packing your clothes.

One final time, here’s how to get wrinkles out of clothes when traveling using our six simple methods.

Pack a Travel Steamer
Use a De-Wrinkling Spray
Try the ‘Shower Steam’ Technique
Hang Your Clothes on Arrival
Use a Damp Towel
Use a Hair Straightener for Collars and Cuffs

And these are the six packing methods to reduce wrinkles.

Choose Clothes with Wrinkle-Resistant Materials
Try a Wrinkle-Free Packing Technique
Minimize Folding for Delicate Fabrics
Pack in a Plastic Dry-Cleaning or Garment Bag
Pack Light
Use Tissue Paper

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