How to Pack Ties

If you’re traveling and need to pack formal wear, it’s important that you properly pack your ties so that they aren’t wrinkled when you get to your destination. To correctly pack ties, you can roll them, fold them, or pack them with your suit jacket. Regardless of which method you use, if you pack your ties correctly, you can ensure that they are wearable when you arrive at your location.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Rolling up Your Tie

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Fold the tie so that it’s inside out and the front of the tie is facing inward. Folding the tie like this will protect the front of the tie from getting dirty or wrinkled while it’s in your suitcase or bag.^{[1]XResearch source}
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Lay the tie on a flat surface. Lay the tie down so that the thinner end of the tie is on top. The inside portion of the front of the tie should be facing up.^{[2]XResearch source}
- You can use a flat surface like an ironing board or table.
- Clean off the flat surface before you fold your clothes on it.
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You can put a pair of socks on top of your tie to help you roll it but it isn’t necessary. Start rolling the smaller end of the tie and continue down the length of the tie until it’s completely rolled up. When you're done it should look like a cylinder.^{[3]XResearch source}
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Put your tie in a ziplock bag or small tie box. Putting your tie in a ziplock bag or tie box will help it stay rolled up and will protect it from getting dirty.^{[4]XResearch source} Tie boxes are small cardboard boxes designed to store rolled up ties that you can purchase online or at a suit store.^{[5]XResearch source}
- If you are rolling up more than a single tie, get a ziplock bag that is large enough to accommodate all of them.
- If you don’t have a tie box or a ziplock bag, you can usually fit a rolled up tie into the foot-hole of your shoe.
Tuck the ties into a corner so that they don’t move around or unravel. You can fit the ties in any snug fitting spot in your luggage or in zipped internal pockets if you have them.

Method 2

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Folding Your Tie

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Most ties will come with a loop on the backside of the front of the tie. Fold the tie over and run the small end through the loop so that the front of the tie is facing outward.^{[6]XResearch source}
Pull on both ends of the tie so that it's taut. The tie should be folded in half, lengthwise. The front of the tie should still be facing outward.^{[7]XResearch source}
Pull the smaller end through the loop again, and make sure that both ends of the tie line up. The tie should now be folded over twice.^{[8]XResearch source}
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Lay the tie flat in between 2 pieces of clothing. Position the tie on your pants, jacket, or shirt and put another piece of folded clothing on top of it. This will keep it flat and prevent it from becoming wrinkled.^{[9]XResearch source}
- You can also put your folded ties in a tie box or ziplock bag.
Tie cases are made specifically to store ties as you travel. Place your folded tie under the elastic straps inside of the case to hold them in place. A tie case is a more expensive option, but may be worth it if you're packing expensive ties.

Method 3

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Packing Your Tie with a Suit

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If you are using a suitcase or a book bag, use one of the other two methods. This method is best used with a suit bag because, if you have to fold the suit to fit it in a suitcase, it may also leave fold lines in your ties.
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Put your suit on a felt coat hanger. Get a traditional hanger that looks like a triangle. The felt material will prevent the tie from slipping off.^{[10]XResearch source} Put the left and right corners of the coat hanger into the arms of your suit, then use the hook to hold it up.
- Other materials like wood and plastic may be too slippery to hold the tie in place.
Thread the smaller end of the tie through the bottom part of the hanger so that the tie is folded over it. Line up both ends of the tie.^{[11]XResearch source}
Push the skinny end of the tie through the loop attached to the back of the tie itself. This will keep the tie from slipping off the hanger or coming undone.
Place the suit inside of the suit bag and position the hook on the hanger so that it sticks through the hole in the suit bag. Then, zip up the suit bag and use the hanger to carry your suit. Your tie should now be packed with your suit.

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How do you roll a tie for travel?
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Place your rolled-up tie into an empty paper towel roll, then cut the roll to fit the tie. If it's a really thick tie, wrap it around the outside of the paper towel roll, then put a sock over it.
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