Do you know how to carry a suit while travelling? Well, I am here to teach you exactly that. It’s not always easy, but it’s doable. There are many ways of carrying a suit for different purposes; we’re just about to teach you about the most common method of packing your items in a suitcase and where it can be applied.
When packing your suit, be sure to put the items you don’t need immediately in the bottom of your bag, so you’ll be able to access them easier. When it comes to folded suits, never use clamps or rubber bands as they may cause damage to your clothes.
After folding each item, place it layer by layer with the jackets at the bottom and ending with the pants which should both be folded. Be sure not to put anything between them though; simply place them in a single layer.
How To Carry A Suit While Travelling
The reason why we don’t put the jackets/shirts/ties in a single layer is that they can rub against each other and cause wrinkles, as well as creases. You can avoid that by placing them on their layers.
The suit will be more prone to wrinkles if you place the suit in its folder with the jacket on top and the pants on the bottom. It takes some practice, but you’ll understand pretty quickly which method is better for you. Once you’re done packing your suit, wrap it in a plastic bag and put it in your suitcase.
If your suitcase features a lock system, that’s great. It will make sure you keep everything at the same place once you get to the hotel.
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However, if it doesn’t have one, don’t worry about that either; just make sure you tie the handles of both your suitcase and backpack together as tightly as possible.
Now, you may ask yourself how to carry a suit while traveling, especially if you’re going to wear a jacket on your way to the hotel.
There are a few methods for doing this depending on your location and what time you are arriving. If you have time and you aren’t exhausted, simply put it over your arm and walk there quickly.
You can also place it in the middle of your shoulder so that the arms of it lay on both sides of your body not causing any trouble during your journey.
Also, many more methods are given below
1. Folding Method
Two kinds of folding methods exist the traditional one which requires you to fold the garment before you put it in its package or the modern one that does not use any folds.
The traditional method allows for faster packing and avoids creases, but puts pressure on the clothes and can cause damage in some cases.
It can also be used by those who don’t know how to fold suits properly, but that’s not always a good thing.
The modern method is safer and more efficient for both the clothes and the folder. It doesn’t put any pressure on the clothes, nor does it create creases, but takes up a bit more space. You can use it if you’re in a hurry or don’t care about folds.
2. Plastic Bagging Method
Regardless of which folding method you’ve used, you’ll have to get another bag and put your folded suit in it to protect it from any possible damage while traveling.
3. Storing Method
If you’re in a hurry and you don’t care about getting the suit back at home wrinkle-free, then you can simply put it in your suitcase and leave it there until you unpack it at the hotel.
4. Jacket Off Method
If you want to become confident in packing a suit, then try this method. Simply hang the jacket from one arm out of your backpack or directly to your body and place the rest of the items in the bag without any plastic wrapping for protection.
If you’re wearing the jacket on your way to the hotel, then you can simply roll it up as you’re walking and wear it as soon as possible.
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5. Roll Method
This method avoids creases and wrinkles but takes up a bit more space in your suitcase. It’s easy to do and can be used as either a traditional or modern folding method.
The traditional way is to roll the suit, in the same manner, you would fold it, while the modern way is to simply roll it up tightly. The latter is generally considered better and faster, but it takes more space in your suitcase.
6. The Fold Over Method – The Envelope Fold
This is the most popular of all straightforward methods for carrying suits during travel. Simply fold the sleeves in half and then in half again, followed by folding the remaining sides in half and placing it on the back of your shoulder. You can put any belt or bag over it if you want.
If you’re wearing a backpack, then there’s a possibility that your suit will get dirty from dust or mud.
If this happens, simply put the folded suit on top of everything else in your backpack so that it won’t get damaged from anything inside your bag.
7. Just Wear It
If you’re in a hurry or don’t care about the condition of your clothes when you get to your hotel, then simply wear your jacket and pack the rest in your backpack.
Just make sure your clothes won’t get dirty! A great method for carrying a suit while traveling.
8. Suit Bag
This is the safest way to carry a suit, but it takes up quite a bit of space in your luggage and you’ll have to carry it along with everything else. It also takes up a lot of time. You’ll have to unpack the suit while packing everything else, and you’ll also have to re-unpack it at the hotel as well.
Better get used to it!
9. Carry It Like Groceries
This is a great way to avoid creases in your suit and other clothes. Just roll everything up and stick them through your backpack’s straps! You can wear the jacket or wear it on your back if you want to avoid getting the clothes dirty from dust.
This method is also good for avoiding wrinkles but takes up more space in your backpack than hanging the suit on one arm would.
What Is The Best Way To Pack A Suit For Airline Travel?
The best way to pack a suit for airline travel is by using the plastic bagging method. It’s gentle and efficient, but it can also be used when you’re in a hurry.
It’s better to roll up the sleeves, waistband, and pant legs first. Then roll up the jacket, put it into its plastic wrapper, and put it into your backpack.
It’s better to put a plastic zipper bag for small items like your belt and cufflinks in with your clothes so that they won’t get dirty.
When getting off the plane, there might be a high chance that you’ll have to take out your bag earlier than most of the other passengers. Avoid this by having all items packed properly and making sure that they can be taken out in an orderly fashion.
If you’re asked to remove your shoes or boots while getting off the plane, simply do so before putting on everything else.
Some airlines might also ask you to take all your items out of your bag. Be ready for this so that you won’t delay the process and you can get off the plane faster.
When wearing a suit, make sure that you can take it off as fast as possible when getting off the plane (just like taking everything out of your backpack). That way, you’d be able to avoid holding up everyone behind you.
How Do You Carry A Suit In A Car?
If you’re driving on a business trip, then you’ll have to carry your suit along with everything else in the car. Here are some tips for doing so:
1. Deflate Your Tyres
If your car is a bit old and the suspension is bad, then there’s a high chance that it will get damaged from the suit’s weight or it might even break apart!
To avoid this from happening, make sure that your tires are completely deflated before putting the suit in them.
2. Fold And Roll
Fold the pants and roll everything together with the jacket inside. The best way is to roll everything from the sleeves, waistband, and pant legs so that you’re sure that they won’t get dirty from anything in your car (if you don’t have plastic bags).
There’s a chance that some dirt might get on your suit, but that’s just something you’ll have to accept if you’re really in a hurry.
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3. Overhead Bin And Seat Belt
What if you drive on the interstate? You’ll have to carry your suit and all other items in the overhead bin. At least this is better than putting it in your trunk since it’s not that close to your seat.
Insert the suit into the overhead bin as well as any other bags or boxes. Make sure that everything’s well secured so that no chucks fall off and cause damage to your car.
What Is The Best Way To Pack A Suit In A Suitcase?
The best way to pack a suit in a suitcase is by using the roll-fold method. It’s very simple, takes up minimal space and it’s also very gentle.
You’ll have to roll and fold your suit like you would if you were putting it into a duffle bag. The only difference is that you have to do it vertically so the suit will fit well in your suitcase.
The rolling method usually causes a lot of wrinkles, but this method is perfect for putting straight in a suitcase because it won’t cause any wrinkles.
Conclusion
There are a lot of ways to pack your suit for travel. There are only a few of them, but these are the most common and suitable for almost everyone’s needs. No matter what you choose to do, always remember the golden rule: keep your clothes in plastic bags if possible.
That way, your suit will look good when you arrive at your destination and you’ll have peace of mind knowing that dirt or anything else won’t damage it while you’re on the road.
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