How to Pack Military Style

For T-Shirts:

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Start by laying the t-shirt face up on a flat surface and smooth out the wrinkles.

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Now, fold the bottom hem of the shirt up to lay even with the armpits.

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Next, fold the same hem back down to the newly created bottom of the shirt. This should have created an accordion like fold.

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Now, grab the top folded part of the accordion fold and flip it down again. The result should be the bottom hem of the shirt flatly tucked underneath.

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Now, starting with either the right or the left side, grab the shoulder seam where the shirt meets the sleeve and fold it in. The seam should meet the shirt’s tag. Do the same to both sides, folding the sleeve back on the outside of the shirt.

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Fold each side in half once more.

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With the neck of the shirt pointing towards you, tightly roll from the bottom (neck) up.

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Find the hem and fold it backwards, to hold everything in place, and you’re finished!

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This technique isn’t just space saving. It cuts back on wrinkles, transfers easily into the way you store your clothes at home, and it can be the difference between traveling with one light bag and several bulky ones. Look online for tutorials on similar techniques for socks, underwear, pants and shorts. Give this military-style folding technique a try! With all the dresser space you free up, who knows, a post-move shopping spree may be in order!