Are you packing your suitcase and want to prevent your pants from creasing? If you fold them correctly, you won't need to iron them. The trick is to fold them along the seams so the crease won't show. Pants can also be rolled up, especially jeans and sports pants.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Fold the Pants
Step 1. Choose how to fold the pants according to the fabric
Trousers made of a fabric that wrinkles easily, such as suit trousers, should be folded rather than rolled up. If you are going to a business meeting or other event that requires a full suit, you will need to fold them to prevent them from being completely wrinkled upon arrival.
- The trousers of a suit should always be folded, never rolled up, since with this method the risk of inappropriate creases is very high.
- The 100% cotton trousers crease easily.
Step 2. Iron the pants
If they are already wrinkled when you fold them, they will only get worse after several hours of travel. If you iron them before packing them you can wear them immediately as soon as you arrive.
Step 3. Lay the pants out on a flat surface
You can use the floor or other hard surface to work accurately.
Step 4. Fold them in half, overlapping the legs
Make sure you fold them exactly in half at the crotch. Place your legs straight.
Folding them in half will also preserve the crease along the legs typical of suit dresses
Step 5. Fold them in half again vertically
Bring the bottom end to waist height. Again, straighten them well so as to avoid creasing them. Run your hand over the fabric to correct any creases.
Step 6. Fold them once more
Fold the pants in half once again. Now they are ready for the suitcase. This way one crease will be on the knee and the other on the thighs. Deciding where to fold is always better than having your pants all creased, but if you want them to be perfect you will need to iron them again.
Method 2 of 3: Roll the Pants
Step 1. Find out which pants can be rolled up
Some fabrics are more suitable because they do not wrinkle easily. This is a quick and easy way to pack, use it if you don't need your pants to be perfectly ironed. Plus, rolling them up will save space. You can use this technique with:
- Jeans
- Legging
- Work trousers
Step 2. Lay the pants out on a flat surface
Iron earlier if you want them to remain wrinkle-free. Lay them out well and remove any creases with your hands.
Step 3. Fold them in half
Overlap the legs and remove the creases again. Make sure there aren't any.
Step 4. Begin rolling them from the hips
Start rolling up your pants like you do with a sleeping bag, starting with the belt. Once rolled up, you can pack them in your suitcase.
- Remove the creases with your hands as you roll them.
- Don't roll them too tight. The more you squeeze, the more creases will form.
Method 3 of 3: Pack them in your suitcase
Step 1. Use a dress bag for the suit pants
If you are afraid of creasing your pants because you will have to put them on immediately after your arrival and you do not have time to iron them, use a special suit bag that will allow you to hang them vertically without folding them in half.
- Attach the pants to a hanger that won't damage the fabric. Some models require a knee-high crease.
- Pack them carefully, making sure they are completely straight so that no unwanted creases form.
Step 2. Put the rolled-up pants on the bottom of the suitcase
Since you don't have to worry about wrinkling them, you can also leave them on the bottom of the suitcase, putting other clothes on top of which you need to be more careful.
Step 3. Put the folded pants on top of the suitcase
That way they won't crease during the trip. Lay them on top of the other clothes once the suitcase is almost full. Do not place shoes or other heavy objects on top of your pants.
Step 4. Put them in a bag
if you want to add an extra layer of protection, put the pants in a laundry bag. This way the freshly ironed trousers will avoid wrinkling.
