Are you packing your suitcase for a trip, and want to keep your pants wrinkle-free at all? If you pack your pants properly, you can leave without ironing them. The trick is to fold it along the seam, so you don't end up with an unsightly crease. Rolling up pants is also effective, especially for jeans and casual trousers.
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Method 1 of 3: Folding Pants
Step 1. Decide which pants to fold
Business pants and other pants made from fabrics that can easily wrinkle should be folded instead of rolled up, as pleats prevent wrinkling. If you're traveling to a business meeting or other event that requires trousers, you'll want to fold them up to prevent them from getting completely wrinkled when you reach your destination.
- Suit pants should always be folded, never rolled up, as rolling them up can cause them to have unsightly wrinkles.
- Pants made of 100 percent cotton wrinkle easily, because they must also be folded.
Step 2. Start with the ironed pants
If you pack wrinkled pants, they will only look worse after being packed in a suitcase for a few hours. If you iron your pants before packing them, you're more likely to be able to wear them straight out of your suitcase when you arrive.
Step 3. Spread the pants on a flat surface
Do this on the floor or on another hard surface to make sure your folds are neat. Lay the pants flat and smooth out any creases or creases so you can easily fold them neatly.
Step 4. Fold the pants in half so the legs overlap
Bring one leg over the other to fold it in half. Make sure to flip right over the top center of the seam at the crotch of the pants. Straighten trouser legs to remove current creases.
If you are folding trousers that have a crease or pleat in the middle, fold the pants in half along the crotch so that the crease is maintained
Step 5. Fold the pants in half vertically
Fold the hem of the pants over the waist. Again, straighten the pants so that there are no creases in the crease. Run your hands over the fabric to make sure the folds are nice and even.
Step 6. Fold the pants again in half
Fold down the edges of the pants, waist and cuffs, so that they meet the bottom of the crease. Your pants are now ready to pack. When you fold your pants in half this way, you'll end up with a crease at the knee, and another across the thigh. Strategically placing creases in that area is better than having lots of wrinkles, but if a perfectly groomed look is so important, you may need to iron them.
Method 2 of 3: Roll Up Pants
Step 1. Know which pants to roll up
Fabrics that do not wrinkle easily can be rolled up. It's a quick and easy way to pack pants that you don't mind getting a little more wrinkled. Rolling up your pants will give you more storage space in your suitcase, as rolled-up clothes take up less space than folded clothes. Here are the types of pants you can roll up:
- Jeans
- Leggings
- Sweatpants
Step 2. Spread the pants on a flat surface
Start with ironed pants if you want to keep them as wrinkle-free as possible. Lay down the pants and smooth your hands over the legs to remove creases and wrinkles.
Step 3. Fold the pants in half
Place one trouser leg on top of the other to fold it perfectly in half. Smooth out the folds with your hands. Make sure there are no wrinkled parts of the fabric.
Step 4. Start rolling from the waist
Use your fingers to start rolling the pants down from the waist, just like you would roll up a roll or sleeping bag. Keep rolling until you reach the toe. Your pants will become neat rolls that you can easily tuck into your suitcase.
- While you're rolling, make sure the fabric remains crease-free. Smooth out the folds while you roll.
- Roll loose, not tight, as tightly rolled fabric will end up wrinkled.
Method 3 of 3: Packing Pants Effectively
Step 1. Pack the best pants in a shirt pocket
If you're worried about the pants getting damaged, or you need to show up at your destination and wear them without the time to iron them, use a shirt pocket that will allow you to pack them vertically without folding them in half. This is a great way to keep your pants wrinkle-free.
- Attach the pants to a trouser hanger that won't damage the fabric. Some trouser hangers require the pants to be folded in half at the knees and hung over the hanger.
- Store them neatly in your shirt pocket, making sure the pants are perfectly straight so they will remain wrinkle-free.
Step 2. Place the rolled up pants on the bottom
If you end up having several pairs of rolled up pants, put these casual pants under the clothes that need to stay wrinkle-free. Tuck the rolled up pants into the bottom of the suitcase as it doesn't really matter if they get a little pressure.
Step 3. Lay the folded pants on top
This way the pants don't get a lot of pressure and crease while you're on the move. Lay the pants on top of the other items you've packed when your suitcase is almost full. Do not pack shoes or other heavy objects on top of your folded pants.
Step 4. Put the pants in the laundry bag to prevent wrinkles
This added layer of protection will prevent it from shifting while in transit. This is a good way to keep freshly ironed pants from getting a lot of small creases while in the suitcase.
