How to Fold a Suit, According to King Charles’s Former Suit Maker
After a year of travel and eight wedding trips, the author learned practical ways to pack a suit into a carry-on to avoid creases, drawing on advice from [[Tom Mahon]] and [[Claire Mahon]] of [[Redmayne]] and [[Savile Row]] tailoring. Key recommendations: choose less wrinkle-prone fabrics (hopsack, high-twist wool, flannel, tweed) rather than linen or superfine smooth wools; avoid folding a suit like a T-shirt; use soft internal padding — rolled socks and a sweater — to support shoulders, sleeves, and the jacket waist while folding; lay trousers flat and fold at padded midpoints; pack the finished parcel on a flat surface in your bag; and never rely on steaming or a steamy bathroom, which can damage interlinings. If needed, hang in a warm dry room for 12 hours or seek hand pressing from a reputable dry cleaner.