{"id":14065,"date":"2022-08-05T18:36:47","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T18:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sflworldwide.com\/?p=14065"},"modified":"2024-12-16T11:32:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T11:32:09","slug":"detailed-guide-on-how-to-pack-clothes-for-moving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sflworldwide.com\/blog\/detailed-guide-on-how-to-pack-clothes-for-moving","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-Step Detailed Guide on How to Pack Clothes for Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
We all know moving can be an overwhelming process. After all, it takes a lot of your physical and mental strength to pack years of memories into <\/span>multiple boxes <\/a>for a fresh start. And moving clothes is no different. Clothing can be bulky when they are packed together and require smart, efficient solutions to make your <\/span>moving process <\/a>easy and stress-free. Here is a complete guide to show you how to pack clothes for moving.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Moving requires careful planning that goes beyond simply putting your clothes in a box. Finding a <\/span>cost-effective, experienced mover<\/span><\/a> can save you tons of time and money, keeping your overall move a hassle-free experience. Here are some factors to consider before packing clothes for a move. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Moving is a convenient time to donate gently used and old clothing. There is no point in holding on to clothes that you never wear. Doing this keeps your closet practical and clutter-free. At SFL Worldwide, we leverage our shipping business to donate to charity whenever we can. Read about it <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t There is nothing wrong with gifting gently used or new clothing that does not fit. In fact, it is a sustainable solution to combat the issues of fast fashion sweeping the world today. Moving is a great time to gift new or gently used clothes to a dear friend or someone in need. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Moving is a long and daunting process. The last thing you want to deal with is washing dirty clothes with the amount of unpacking to do in your new home. Use this opportunity to wash or dry-clean your clothes and have them ready to wear when you unpack them in your new place.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t One of the factors that influence your shipping costs is the dimensional weight. This means you want to find the best way to pack clothes for moving and use methods that pack your clothes as efficiently as possible to keep your costs reasonably low. We highly recommend using folding methods that pack your clothes in a space-saving manner inside your package. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Flat fold method is done by placing your clothing on a flat surface and using horizontal and vertical folds. Smoothen out creases in between folds until the clothes are folded to the desired shape.<\/span><\/p> Bulky clothing such as sweaters, jeans, and jackets is better folded flat. Materials made of cotton and linen are generally best folded using the flat fold method.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tFactors To Consider Before Before Packing<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Donate Your Clothes You Never Wear<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Sell Your Clothes<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Gift Clothes That Does Not Fit\n<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Wash or dry-clean clothing<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Folding Ways To Try<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Flat Fold Method<\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Rolling Method <\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t