THOUSANDS of Scots are jetting off on sunny hols this summer.
And while it’s lovely to get away, packing can be a nightmare. You get everything washed and ironed, but by the time you arrive at the hotel, everything is a creased mess.
But travel expert Noor de Swart, founder and CEO of Super Label Store, has shared budget tips that help keep your wardrobe fresh and wrinkle-free without ever touching an iron.
SHAKE AND SMOOTH
Proper handling is key to preventing stubborn wrinkles from forming.
If you’re living out of a suitcase or hotel room, give clothes a quick shake then hang your clothes as soon as you arrive.
Most people unpack and immediately fold or stack their clothing again, which just sets in the wrinkles.
IRON BAN
Investing in a travel iron or portable steamed can be pricey. But Noor says you don’t need anything fancy – a bathroom works just as well.
Hang garments in the bathroom while taking a hot shower. The steam works especially well with lightweight or delicate fabrics.
The packing pro also suggests taking a travel-sized spray bottle to lightly mist clothes with water before hanging them up. And you can grab a four-pack of travel bottles for just £1.50 in B&M.
ROLL WITH IT
The clothing expert has a simple trick that will help your clothes arrive in better shape at your destination – tissue paper. And you can grab three packs at Hobbycraft at the moment for just £3.
When packing, place tissue paper between layers of clothing. It creates a soft buffer and helps prevent the pressure wrinkles.
Meanwhile, roll garments instead of folding – especially for knitwear and casual shirts. It not only saves space, but also helps minimise hard crease lines that are tough to shake out on the road.
LIGHTLY DOES IT
It may be tempting to fill every inch of a carry-on, but overpacking doesn’t help your clothes. Garments packed too tightly have no room to shift, so every crease becomes set.
Leaving space means your garments can breathe, and it’s easier to shake out wrinkles.
SQUARE DEAL
Use packing cubes to get the most out of your space. If you pack cubes loosely and sort by fabric type it means you’re not compressing wrinkle-prone items like linen with heavier ones like denim.
Primark currently stocks a set of three mesh cubes for just £8.
