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Jeffage
11-23-2005, 07:29 AM
How the hell do you do this so they don't become wrinkled messes (for packing purposes). I need immediate advice b/c I HATE IRONING. Mission impossible? Thx.

Jeff
chuddo
11-23-2005, 07:42 AM
*edited out picture of a clotheshanger because i skip over parentheticals.

no folding advice, just get a nice piece of luggage for shirts/suits.
The Dude
11-23-2005, 07:42 AM
Lay the shirt front-side down. On the shoulder about 1cm from the collar, fold shirt in (you will be folding one sleeve toward the other sleeve). Repeat with other side. (You may have to fold the first sleeve back in order to make room.) Then fold the bottom of the shirt approx. 1/3 of the way up the shirt, then continue that fold one more time. Savy?
11-23-2005, 08:13 AM
I used to travel 2-3 weeks a month in my old position, this thing was a life saver:

http://www.eaglecreek.com/graphics/products/40153_m.jpg

It holds about 7 shirts nicely (they make bigger ones), comes with a Folding board with instructions so you fold it the right size, and the shirts stay wrinkle free. It takes about 15 seconds to fold a shirt. It is expensive ($22) but worth it!

Eagle Creek Link (http://www.eaglecreek.com/40153.html)

You can find them at the container store, luggage stores, etc. I cannot recommend them enough. I turned 3 friends on to them and they loved them also.
Nick-Zack
11-23-2005, 09:26 AM
Order them boxed from the drycleaner
ThaSaltCracka
11-23-2005, 11:59 AM
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Lay the shirt front-side down. On the shoulder about 1cm from the collar, fold shirt in (you will be folding one sleeve toward the other sleeve). Repeat with other side. (You may have to fold the first sleeve back in order to make room.) Then fold the bottom of the shirt approx. 1/3 of the way up the shirt, then continue that fold one more time. Savy?

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Very.

This is how they "train" you at Old Navy to fold button down shirts.
SackUp
11-23-2005, 12:03 PM
For travel you should roll your shirts. Saves space and keeps the shirts wrinkle free at the same time.

Google it.
4_2_it
11-23-2005, 12:07 PM
I just buy wrinkle free dress shirts. All you do is hang them in the closet the night before. No need to ever iron. Saves a load on dry-cleaning bills (they machine wash) and shirt life. I have several that are 3+ years old and going strong.



FYI - Jos A Bank has a 2 for $99 sale on their website going till Monday. I just bought 4 more.
Ulysses
11-23-2005, 02:35 PM
Google is your friend. (http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifehack/packing-tips-for-wrinkle-free-travel.html)
The Dude
11-23-2005, 02:36 PM
I'm so glad you have that avatar again. Nicely done.
Jeffage
11-23-2005, 02:59 PM
Good tips guys, thanks.

Jeff
JohnnyHumongous
11-23-2005, 03:00 PM
If you have the time run down to a luggage store and buy a garment bag. When filled with clothes, closed and folded over it is basically the size and shape of a suitcase (but thinner and lighter) and your clothes will be 100% wrinkle-free inside.
Freakin
11-23-2005, 03:01 PM
[ QUOTE ]
I used to travel 2-3 weeks a month in my old position, this thing was a life saver:

http://www.eaglecreek.com/graphics/products/40153_m.jpg

It holds about 7 shirts nicely (they make bigger ones), comes with a Folding board with instructions so you fold it the right size, and the shirts stay wrinkle free. It takes about 15 seconds to fold a shirt. It is expensive ($22) but worth it!

Eagle Creek Link (http://www.eaglecreek.com/40153.html)

You can find them at the container store, luggage stores, etc. I cannot recommend them enough. I turned 3 friends on to them and they loved them also.

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I second this suggestion. These kick ass