Rolling vs. folding clothes - does it really prevent wrinkles?

[kathyjack]

I've heard several times about rolling your t-shirts/cotton shirts instead of folding them. Suppose to eliminate wrinkles. Has anyone ever done this? If so - does it work? And, how exactly, do you "roll" your clothes? Fold them part way-then roll them?

[pungo3]

I always roll my clothes. Yes, it helps keep wrinkles down AND it saves a lot of space in my luggage. For pants, I fold in half, lengthwise, and start rolling at the waist band. On shirts, I fold in half, lengthwise, and roll from the neckline. I've done this for years and years and didn't realize it wasn't common practice. Good luck.:)

[derf5585]

Any packing pro's out there?

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[DreadPirateRobert]

I always roll and haven't had any problems. Just "smooth" as you go and it'll be ok.

[chipperberg]

Downey wrinkle release is a god sent for packing. Don't leave home without it.

[cathyp1216]

I also roll ....it cuts down on the wrinkles and I can

pack so ....much more with less luggage. Went from six bags (before rolling) down to 3 bags (after rolling). It was great!

[derf5585]

Downy Wrinkle Releaser is an easy-to-use spray

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suitcase full of wrinkled clothes?

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[KellyJean]

I always roll as much as possible unless I'm flying - then I use zip lock bags.

 

T-shirts - I fold in half lengthwise matching up the sleeves, fold the sleeves in towards the crease down the middle of the shirt so that I have one long rectangle and then I just roll them up.

 

Shorts - fold in half lenthwise and then I usually roll them up from the waistband.

 

Socks - I lay them out flat and roll away!

 

I don't recall ever rolling slacks - I usually have those folded over in half once on top of everything else or hanging in a garment bag.

[Cruiser@Heart]

I am a former "roller". Now, I swear by the Packing Light Method. I stumbled on this method while packing for a 25 day trip traveling through Europe. Since then, I have used it to consistently when packing for cruises. My clothes always come out wrinkle free and I am able to pack more in smaller luggage.

 

http://www.packinglight.com/plight/text_1.asp?tx_id=78&

 

It is amazing how much more room you have in your luggage following this method.

[cantw82cruise]

Has anyone used those space bags (the ones you roll not the vacuum ones)to pack with? Did you like them? Were there many wrinkles?

[GoinCruisin]

We used the vacuum seal bags last year... LOVE THEM! I was able to pack twice as much in half the space... there were very light wrinkles (although I rolled some of the clothes before putting them in the bag), but I also took Wrinkle Releaser... It was all good :D

[Dee88]

Since then, I have used it to consistently when packing for cruises. My clothes always come out wrinkle free and I am able to pack more in smaller luggage.

Now that is just too cool :D - I think I might have to try that.

[wenhigh]

My wife has taught me to roll. Save's space and prevents excess wrinkles. Rolled on both cruises. Can pack real tight that way!