The Smart Way to Fold and Store Your Shirts
A good quality shirt is not just something to wear, it is also important to keep, fold and store it carefully. Especially if it is a button-down shirt — which is worn to the office, meetings or any event. Many people lose the shape of the shirt due to not taking proper care of the collar, sleeves or buttons of the shirt while folding. In today’s guide, we will learn in detail, How to Fold a Button Down Shirt correctly. so that it looks neat, takes up less space, and reduces the hassle of ironing.
And why treat it correctly?
Folding will also allow it to save space, as well as make the shirt more durable.
Here are some important reasons:
No crease marks on the shirt
Maintains the correct shape
Easy to store in your bag while traveling
Less need for ironing
Keeps your wardrobe organized
Stays like new for a long time
Instructions: How to iron a button-down shirt.
We are going to stepwise consider how to fold it right at the beginning to end.
Step 1: Choose a flat surface
To begin with put your shirt on a flat, smooth, clean surface. A table, large folding board or bed would be a perfect choice.
Tips: Don’t fold in a dusty or creased area. This can cause the fabric to tear.
Step 2: Button up
Clip all the buttons on the shirt and up the top as well as the bottom. This is quite essential as it serves to keep the shirt straight and does not roll-up when brought down.
Step 3: Fold the sleeves
Take the sleeves along one side of the shirt and bring towards the middle of the shirt. Then on the other side do the same with the sleeves.
Smart tip: When you want to fold them lengthwise (as it happens with a travel bag), the sleeves should be folded at a small angle.
Step 4: Fold the sides in half
Now take the right side and bring it to the middle of the shirt. Then the left side in the same way. The shirt is now taking on a long rectangular shape.
Step 5: Fold from the bottom up
Fold the bottom of the shirt up — once in half, then again. This will make the shirt very compact.
Step 6: Store
The folded shirt is now ready to be stored in a cabinet, drawer, or travel bag.
If you want, you can also use a thin plastic or fabric cover after folding the shirt — this will keep dust and dirt out.
Tips for folding shirts in different situations
Travel Tips:
When traveling, fold your shirts flat instead of rolling them
You can use shirt packing cubes to store folded shirts in your travel bag
If you put thick clothes on the bottom, shirts in the middle, and light clothes on top, the folds will not be damaged
When storing at home:
Wash and fold them after each wear
In the summer, you can put silica gel or scented cloth between your shirts
Air out your wardrobe every 2-3 weeks
some common questions to Answers (FAQ)
Can button-down shirts be rolled?
No, rolling them can damage the collar and buttons. It is better to fold them flat.
What should I do if the shirt gets stained after folding?
Lightly iron or use a steamer to remove stains.
On which occasions should I be able to fold my shirt?
When you have several shirts that you put on rotation, you have to unfold and refold every 23 weeks.
A button-down shirt is not just a garment– it is a statement of an individual personality, taste, and cleanliness. This is why it should be stored in a good manner.
In this guide, you’ll learn “How to Fold a Button Down Shirt” — in a simple, step-by-step manner. If you follow the rules, you’ll be able to keep your shirt looking like new for a long time.