How to Travel Wrinkle-Free

To avoid looking wrinkled and crinkled while you're on the road, buy and pack clothes in fabrics that resist crumpling'or that at least look good even when they're a bit mussed.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Men's Casual Tops
• Men's Dress Shirts
• Men's Dress Sweater
• Mens' Dress Pants
• Women's Casual Tops
• Women's Dress Pants
• Women's Dress Shirts
• Women's Dress Sweater
• dresses and skirts

1. Buy fabrics in wool or silk. These natural fibers have some elasticity, which keeps them from crinkling.

2. Buy synthetic fabrics or clothes that contain blends of synthetic and natural fibers. These fibers make clothing less wrinkle-prone, more durable and easier to care for.

3. Opt for linen, which creases easily but 'falls out' nicely and carries off the crumpled-casual look well.

4. Choose knits instead of weaves. Knitwear'which includes cable, ribbed, tricot and jersey knits'wrinkles less than woven fabrics.

5. Pack intelligently. Make use of flat suitcase pockets and special packing accessories that hold clothes in place, and don't overstuff your bags.

6. Consider rolling knits, denims and linens to avoid harsh fold lines.

7. Unpack your bags upon arrival.

Tips & Warnings

• Synthetics include nylon, polyester, microfibers, spandex, acrylic and acetate.
• Cotton, like linen, is a natural fiber that creases easily (although the crumpled cotton look isn't generally in vogue). If you arrive at your destination with a few creases, hang up the clothes in the hotel bathroom while you run a steamy shower'harsh wrinkles will fall out.

on 2/14/2006 To make clothes almost wrinkle-free, bring a little spray bottle with you and spray water on the garment. After that, smooth the garment with a book.

on 11/22/2005 Gather the garment at the hemline in the palm of your hand. Make a fist, then release after a count of 10. The amount of wrinkles will indicate wrinkle-resistance of the fabric.