Packing Clothes Correctly - How to Protect Your Wardrobe During a Move

The closet is often underestimated: only when packing does it become clear how many pieces of clothing have accumulated over the years. With the right techniques and some preparation, however, transporting your wardrobe succeeds without wrinkles, stains, or lost buttons.

Before Packing: Sorting Out and Creating Order

The Perfect Opportunity to Declutter

A move offers the ideal chance to critically review your wardrobe. Ask yourself about each piece: Have I worn this in the last year? Does it still fit? Do I really like it? Clothing that doesn't pass these questions can be donated, sold, or recycled. Less clothing means fewer boxes and lower moving costs.

Creating Categories

Sort your clothing by categories: outerwear, pants, dresses, underwear, sportswear, and seasonal pieces. This classification not only makes packing easier but also simplifies organizing in your new home later.

The Right Packing Methods

Garment Bags for Delicate Pieces

Suits, dresses, blouses, and coats belong in garment bags. These protect against dust, moisture, and transport damage. Professional moving companies offer special wardrobe boxes with integrated clothing rails. This way, your high-quality pieces stay wrinkle-free and can be hung directly in the new closet.

The Rolling Method for Everyday Clothing

T-shirts, sweaters, and casual wear can be rolled instead of folded to save space. This technique prevents creases and optimally uses the box space. Roll each piece individually and place the rolls tightly next to each other in the box.

Transporting Shoes Safely

Shoes need special protection. Stuff them with newspaper to maintain their shape. Wrap each pair individually in packing paper and always place shoes upright in the box. The original boxes are ideal if still available.

Treating Special Textiles Correctly

Bedding and Towels as Padding

Use soft textiles cleverly: bedding, towels, and blankets are excellent as padding material for delicate items. Wrap fragile decorations or glassware in them. This saves packing material and simultaneously transports your textiles.

Seasonal Clothing in Vacuum Bags

Winter jackets, thick sweaters, and down comforters take up enormous space. Vacuum bags compress these items to a fraction of their volume. This saves boxes and simultaneously protects against moisture and moths during transport.

Practical Tips for Moving Day

Labeling Boxes Correctly

Label each box with contents and destination room: "Bedroom - Winter Clothing" or "Children's Room - Shoes." Clearly mark boxes with delicate pieces. This way, you quickly find what you need after the move.

Transporting Valuable Pieces Separately

Designer clothing, heirlooms, or sentimental favorite pieces should be transported personally. Pack these in a separate bag that you take with you in the car. This gives you control over your most valuable textiles.

Our Conclusion

Packing your wardrobe correctly saves time, space, and protects your clothing from transport damage. With thoughtful preparation and the right packing materials, all favorite pieces arrive undamaged in your new home. Gerber Transport is happy to advise you on professional packing solutions and provides wardrobe boxes and special materials upon request.

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