At the moment, travel is rather limited due to Covid-19, but now at Whitsun some people are finally going on their long-awaited vacation again. Not everyone takes jackets and shirts with them on vacation, but these items of clothing are indispensable on business trips. Read the latest TUBIE shirt ironing blog to find out how to store jackets and shirts crease-free in your suitcase.
We from the TUBIE ironing doll team recommend stowing heavy items, such as shoes, at the bottom of the suitcase. Once all the heavy items have been stowed away, the shirts should be folded well and stacked staggered (not on top of each other). It is advisable to place tissue paper in between or to put the individual shirts in a clear plastic bag. This prevents the garments from slipping. Attention! We shirt ironers strongly advise against using colored plastic bags, as these can stain and destroy the clothes if they become damp, for example if the shower gel leaks. Instead of folding the shirts, you can also roll them up.
The top layer in the suitcase should consist of jackets or blazers. Turn the lining inside out when packing so that the fabric is protected and any creases are only visible in the lining. Also push the shoulders of the jacket outwards by pressing your fist into the fabric until the shoulder pops out. Then fold the jacket in half lengthwise so that the lining is still on the outside. Now fold again in the middle to create a square. Again, use transparent plastic bags or tissue paper.
If you want to be on the safe side, put shirts and suits in a garment bag. Then everything will most likely stay wrinkle-free. However, such garment bags are quite bulky and impractical to carry if you are also traveling with a suitcase.
If a few creases have crept in, there is a good old trick to get shirts and jackets reasonably smooth again without an ironing machine, iron or shirt iron. Hang the wrinkled shirts in the shower cubicle of your hotel room and turn the water on very hot for a few minutes. But don't get the clothes wet. The steam that is produced will smooth the clothes out again. You can then smooth out the remaining creases by hand.
Bon voyage - TUBIE Shirt Ironing Team
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