Tetris Packing – Clothes Folding Hacks for More Space and Less Creasing

the VenuesWorld are constantly on the go – from site-inspections to events, we travel a lot, so our hand luggage packing and clothes folding hacks have become rituals we can do with our eyes closed! Here are a few packing tips from seasoned business travellers.

Clothes Folding Hacks

• Bundle Wrapping – Bundle wrapping allows you to fit more clothes into a small bag, while also reducing creasing. You will need a core item to wrap your clothes around. Your toiletry bag or all of your socks will do the trick. Start by laying out a garment prone to creasing on a flat surface, and continue to layer the rest of your clothes flat on top, ensuring to spread the edges out evenly (sleeves and hoods), so that your finished pile looks like a star. Now place your core object in the centre, and proceed to wrap the garments around the core. Keeping larger garments prone to creasing on the outside layer, where they are less likely to crease.

 

• Alternate Folding – This method is quite similar to the bundle wrapping technique, except instead of using a core object for all your clothes, you interlace your clothes as you fold them. This can be done with multiple garments at a time. Start by placing your shirt on a flat surface with the top, middle and bottom button closed to keep the shape. Now fold the sleeves into straight lines down the back, followed by your trousers and jumper. Proceed to fold the few garments neatly together. This reduces creasing of the clothes, and also reduced the space used for packing.

 

• Rolling Technique – Rolling your garments individually is great for space efficiency, but not great for easily creased shirts and suit sets. Use this technique for smaller and items less likely to crease as much such as wools, cottons, and sports clothes. This is a great way to fill in the smaller spaces left over, after packing all the larger items.

The Packing Order

Now that everything is folded and ready to pack, its time to play luggage Tetris!

• Always start with the large heavier items such as shoes and coats. Push the shoe soles neatly against the corners and edges of the bag.
• Second,  place the bulky clothes bundles into the centre of the bag, and follow up with the toiletry bag and smaller rolled items along with the gaps on either side and into any empty corners.
• If there is no padded laptop compartment, ensure to place delicate tech items amongst the clothes in the centre for added padding and protection.
• If you are packing your cabin luggage, make sure that anything you might need throughout the flight such as a jumper, book and headphones are easily accessible at the top of the bag.
• If there is an external zip pocket, use this for documentation that may be required again later. If you are stowing your luggage away for the journey, we recommend keeping your important travel documents and bank cards on your person for added security.

Additional Business Travel  Hacks

• Keep all your expense receipts in one pouch to be sorted after the trip. But you can reduce this workload easily by using an expenses app such as Trippeo on your phone throughout your trip. Many come with simple photo functions that save you hours of work!
• Always keep a cotton laundry bag, and make sure to roll your garments into small space-saving bundles, as you no longer need to worry about them creasing in your bag.
• When packing shirts, close the top, middle and bottom buttons before folding. This helps keep the shape of the garment straight and less prone to creasing.
• Find more packing tips in our ‘Business Travel Essentials‘ Blog Article!
• Learn how to choose the best hand luggage bag, to take the weight off your shoulders!

Now you should be packed and ready to jet off to your next destination in comfort. If you need help finding the perfect destination for your next event, send us your enquiry for a Venue Proposal completely Free!