How to pack to prevent wrinkles (won't have an iron)

[Anonymous]

Going on a cruise, so I won't have access to an iron. Is there a way to pack clothing to minimize wrinkles? I'm primarily concerned about my husband and kids' polos and my tees/blouses. Pants, too.

We're using LL Bean rolling duffles, so no hard-sided luggage.

[Anonymous]

Downey wrinkle releaser travel size

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

We're using LL Bean rolling duffles, so no hard-sided luggage.

Unfortunately that's the first mistake. Doesn't need to be hard-sided but unstructured luggage definitely wrinkles things way more.

You can pack a travel steamer. I'm sure you can request an iron and ironing board on the cruise. You can probably pay a lot and outsource it too.

[Anonymous]

I've been told to roll up the clothes and put something in the center to shape the roll, like socks or underwear, perhaps a nicely closed bottle of shampoo.
I've never actually tried that method, but lots of people swear by it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

We're using LL Bean rolling duffles, so no hard-sided luggage.

Unfortunately that's the first mistake. Doesn't need to be hard-sided but unstructured luggage definitely wrinkles things way more.

You can pack a travel steamer. I'm sure you can request an iron and ironing board on the cruise. You can probably pay a lot and outsource it too.

I'm not sure a steamer will make it through screening. Some cruise lines have a public laundry with iron, but you will not be able to get an iron on the cruise.

What I normally do is:
1) Roll the clothes. Do not fold them - that creates creases.
2) Bring downy wrinkle release. Spray them once they are unpacked and hung up. Spray them again if needed right before wearing.

[Anonymous]

synthetics

[Anonymous]

Pack tissue paper between the layers.

[Anonymous]

Hang the clothes up while you are showering to release some wrinkles.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

We're using LL Bean rolling duffles, so no hard-sided luggage.

Unfortunately that's the first mistake. Doesn't need to be hard-sided but unstructured luggage definitely wrinkles things way more.

You can pack a travel steamer. I'm sure you can request an iron and ironing board on the cruise. You can probably pay a lot and outsource it too.

Cruise ships do not allow irons in cabins. Period.

And standing in line to iron for a family of 6 when everyone on the ship is getting ready for dinner isn't practical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

And standing in line to iron for a family of 6 when everyone on the ship is getting ready for dinner isn't practical.

Personally I think taking clothes that needs to be ironed is impractical to begin with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

And standing in line to iron for a family of 6 when everyone on the ship is getting ready for dinner isn't practical.

Personally I think taking clothes that needs to be ironed is impractical to begin with.

What would you recommend? There are two formal nights, and the other nights are just normal dressy/casual. I mean, you can't wear ath-leisure to dinner.

[Anonymous]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17smmlESBls

[Anonymous]

Botox.

[Anonymous]

Roll your clothes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Downey wrinkle releaser travel size

This. It's a little spray bottle.