Quick answer

To pack silk garments without wrinkles, roll them instead of folding, use a silk or cotton garment bag for longer pieces, and layer with acid-free tissue paper. Avoid overpacking your suitcase so the fabric can breathe.

Why silk wrinkles easily during travel

Silk is a delicate natural fiber that creases quickly when folded under pressure. The combination of tight packing, humidity, and movement in transit can set deep wrinkles that are hard to remove without steaming. Understanding this helps you choose the right packing method.

Choosing the right travel bag for silk

A breathable garment bag made of silk or cotton is ideal for longer items like the Suzette Noir Shirt. Avoid plastic dry-cleaning bags, which trap moisture and can cause the silk to develop a musty smell. For shorter pieces like the Noemie Blanche Shorts, a small fabric pouch works well.

Step-by-step guide to packing silk without wrinkles

  1. Step 1: Lay the garment flat and smooth out existing wrinkles: Before packing, lay your silk piece on a clean surface. Gently smooth out any wrinkles with your hands. If the garment is already creased, lightly steam it and let it cool completely before packing. Common mistake: packing a wrinkled garment will set the creases deeper. Always start with a smooth surface.
  2. Step 2: Place acid-free tissue paper between folds: For items like the Suzette Noir Shirt, fold the garment once or twice and place a sheet of acid-free tissue paper between each fold. This prevents the silk from rubbing against itself and creating friction wrinkles. Checkpoint: use white, unprinted tissue paper to avoid color transfer.
  3. Step 3: Roll instead of folding for smaller items: For compact pieces like the Noemie Blanche Shorts or Aurora silk pants, roll them tightly but gently. Start from the bottom and roll upward, keeping the fabric aligned. Rolling reduces crease lines compared to sharp folds. Common mistake: rolling too tightly can stretch the silk. Keep the roll firm but not compressed.
  4. Step 4: Place rolled items in a fabric pouch or pillowcase: Put each rolled silk item into a breathable pouch or a clean cotton pillowcase. This protects the fabric from snagging on zippers or rough seams inside your suitcase. Checkpoint: avoid plastic bags—they trap moisture and can cause the silk to lose its luster.
  5. Step 5: Layer silk items on top of heavier clothing: When packing your suitcase, place silk items on the top layer, not at the bottom. Heavier items like jeans or shoes can press deep wrinkles into silk if placed on top. Keep silk items loosely arranged so they have room to breathe. Common mistake: overpacking the suitcase. A full suitcase puts constant pressure on silk, causing stubborn creases.

Products that travel well

  • Aurora silk pants: Silk pajama pants finished with contrasting trim. The pants are gently tapered on the leg, so they visually lengthen the legs. A wide elastic fits well on the body and does not stick where it is not needed. Made 100% in Poland, from the highest quality Italian silk. Composition: 95% silk, 5% elastane The slight elastane content gives these pants a bit of stretch, which helps them resist creasing during travel. The tapered leg also makes them easy to roll without adding bulk.
  • Noemie Blanche Shorts: Silk, white shorts with a high waist and a wide elastic band, thanks to which they fit perfectly on the body and do not stick to the stomach. They also have the right length to cover the buttocks. Handmade in Poland, of top quality Italian fabrics. Composition: 95% silk These shorts are compact and easy to pack in a small pouch. The wide elastic band stays flat when rolled, so it won't create pressure points that cause wrinkles.
  • Suzette Noir Shirt: An oversize shirt made of black silk with a contrasting creamy trim. Silk fabric softly cocoons your skin and adjusts to your body ensuring exceptional comfort of sleep. Suzette Noir has a loose fit with a longer cut. The loose fit and longer length mean this shirt is best packed in a garment bag or folded with tissue paper. The oversize design also means minor creases are less noticeable on the body.