A T-shirt that does not crease in the suitcase

Short answer: Roll the T-shirt instead of folding it, pack tightly and hang it up as soon as you arrive. Bamboo viscose drapes heavily and smooths itself out, so most creases disappear on their own within a short time.

Roll rather than fold

A folded T-shirt gets sharp edges where creases settle and are hard to remove. A rolled T-shirt gets soft bends that disappear once it hangs. Lay it flat, fold in the sleeves and roll from the bottom. This works for all styles among the most popular Copenhagen Bamboo styles, short or long sleeved.

Pack tightly so there is no room for creases

If the suitcase is loosely packed, clothes shift on the way and crease in new places. A tight pack holds things in place and in shape. Lay the rolled T-shirts side by side at the bottom and fill the gaps with socks and underwear. The same goes for women's most popular styles meant for day and evening.

Hang up on arrival

The weight of the fabric pulls out the last creases in an hour or two when the T-shirt hangs freely. This works better in bamboo viscose than in thin cotton, because the fabric drapes more heavily. Hang T-shirts up as soon as you unpack, even if you need them the next day. See the styles in bamboo sweat clothes.

Packing cubes and bags

Packing cubes keep clothes together and make it easier to pack tightly. They also stop T-shirts from sliding around between shoes and toiletries. Choose a cube that suits the amount, so clothes sit firmly without being squashed. One for tops and one for bottoms makes it easy to find what you need.

Where things go in the case

Put the heaviest items such as shoes and toiletries at the bottom by the wheels, so they do not press on the clothes when the case stands upright. T-shirts and other light clothes sit best in the middle, where there is least movement. The top layer can be what you need first.

What to pack

For a week away, four or five T-shirts are often enough if you can wash once along the way. Choose colours that go with the trousers and skirts you bring, so everything can be combined. A fabric that dries quickly after hand washing makes it easier to travel light and change often.

Washing while travelling

A bamboo viscose T-shirt can be hand washed in lukewarm water with a little mild detergent. Press out the water without wringing, roll it in a towel and hang it up to dry. In a warm room it is often dry by the next morning. Avoid direct sun so the colour lasts.

Back home

Pack worn clothes in a separate bag on the way home so they do not mix with clean ones. Wash them as soon as you are back, because sweat and sunscreen set more firmly the longer they sit. A wash at 30 to 40 degrees and air drying is enough to bring T-shirts back into shape.

Frequently asked questions

Does steam from a shower help

Yes. Hang the T-shirt in the bathroom while you take a hot shower, and most creases will drop out on their own within a short time.

Do you need to iron when travelling

Rarely. Rolling and hanging up is enough for most people, and a hotel iron on low heat can be used if you want it completely smooth.

Which colours show creases least

Dark colours and patterns. Creases show most clearly on light, smooth fabrics, where the light falls sharply on every single fold.