Polyester Garment Bag

Consider the travel itinerary carefully. Typically polyester garment bags are used to keep formal or business attire wrinkle-free. Make a list of the different functions you will need to attend so you can be certain you’ll have everything you need.
Casual clothing typically is not worth packing in a polyester garment bag. Instead, fold it in a suitcase.

Use a polyester garment bag for business trips. The best time to use a polyester garment bag is for a short trip when most of the clothing you need will be for business.
The limited capacity of most polyester garment bags makes them ideal for a trip that lasts only a few days and so does not require a great variety of clothes.
For an extended trip that mixes business and leisure, use both a polyester garment bag and another suitcase to carry all your clothes.

Ask a professional to pack your wedding dress. If you are traveling to a formal event such as a wedding or an award ceremony, your gown may be too bulky or ornate to use an ordinary polyester garment bag. Bring a carry-on sized suitcase to the wedding dress company and have it packed professionally.
Using a carry-on will guarantee you can keep an eye on your special item.

Wash and iron clothing prior to putting it in a polyester garment bag. If appropriate, dry-clean items should be taken to the cleaners well in advance so you are assured they will be returned in time for your trip.
Starting off with clean, ironed items will help you to have less work when you arrive at your destination.
Test zippers and check for missing buttons before you pack so you will not have to try to repair things while you are away.

Hang the garments on hangers. Some polyester garment bags come with built-in hangers while other types of bags require separate hangers. If you use your own hangers, wire hangers are best because they are lightweight and take up less space than wooden or plastic hangers.
Save space by hanging several items on each hanger. For example, hang a shirt under a jacket or blazer, with the sleeves of the shirt placed in the sleeves of the jacket. Slide a belt or scarf over the hanger.
Use pant hangers to secure pants or skirts. The less items move, the less they will wrinkle.

Use the ribbons inside formal pieces to attach them to dress hangers. This prevents stretching from the weight of the clothing pulling against the shoulder straps. This is especially important for gowns with trains, beaded dresses or other heavy items.

Close all the garment fasteners. This is to keep the garments secure and prevent wrinkles. Zip the zippers, snap the snaps and button the buttons.

Fasten your polyester garment bag. Most polyester garment bags are designed to be their own carry-on. Depending on the bag, carefully fold it in half or in thirds. Use provided zippers or snaps to secure the bag. It will look something like a briefcase.
Pay attention when you first open the bag to how it works so you can refold it smoothly when it is full.
Consider practicing folding the bag before you put clothes in. If folded or fastened incorrectly, you may create more wrinkles in your clothes.

Use a dry-cleaner bag. If you have a garment protector bag that hangs in your closet and is not designed as its own suitcase, you can still use it to travel. Zip the bag shut, then carefully fold it into thirds so that it fits neatly inside a suitcase.
Avoid using a duffel bag. A suitcase with firm sides will provide better protection and support.
Pack enough items in the suitcase to prevent the polyester garment bag from shifting and bunching, but avoid stuffing it so full that clothing will be crushed.
Pack the polyester garment bag last so that the weight of other clothing does create wrinkles in your suit or dress.