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Roll or fold?

Fiona

2013-08-02 15:43:44

When packing suitcases we fold our things and find that any creases there are quickly disappear once the clothes are hung up. I think the OH is quite good with the way he packs though. We have never tried the rolling method.

Wizard

2013-08-02 16:19:26

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i fold then use compression bags

del949

2013-08-02 16:39:51

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we roll , especially shirts etc. ( to be accurate, when I say WE I mean my wife)

Glynis HT Admin

2013-08-03 16:31:43

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I'm a roller :tup

Fiona

2013-08-03 16:42:34

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so does rolling really mean wrinkle free?

del949

2013-08-03 17:22:08

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I wouldn't claim wrinkle free but my shirts are better than when simply folded.

dramaqueen

2013-08-04 09:41:42

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I fold then put in compression bags... we also bring a small spray bottle of fabric conditioner or ironing water and some tumble dry sheets for when we're hanging our clothes up or putting in drawers when we get there.

Roo

2013-08-04 10:12:29

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first time for rolling for us this year, and there was a lot more room in the case, son's t-shirts just got hung up as soon as we got there, and never had no creases, good job as we don't take an iron on hol, my dresses also got hung up and they were also crease free, so rolling in future for us :-)

beermat

2013-08-04 10:48:36

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i fold going and roll coming home.... more room for souvenirs etc. :tup

Fiona

2013-08-04 10:51:21

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is there a technique for rolling larger items like dresses?

Glynis HT Admin

2013-08-04 17:39:32

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I don't have many dresses but did take one this year that I rolled from the top down Fiona. But if you are nervous of getting your dresses too creased then lay them on the bottom & put rolled stuff on top?

What I do is put my beach towel half in the case, roll clothes etc & place in case. I then fold over the remaining towel so that all my clothes are covered. I then place a swing bin bag over the towel & fasten the straps. In the other half of my case ie the lid I put shoes toilet bag etc, this end of the case has a zipped net cover which keep everything in place.