Garment Bags
Vertically situated to better accommodate apparel, garment
bags can be folded lengthwise in half or thirds to minimize
wrinkles and creases. They usually run in length from 40" for
men's suits to 54" for women's dresses, with many able to
expand even further. Built like portable closets, they use
interior bars to help pack garments on hangers. Some bags even
include removable hangers for easy transfer to actual closets.
Garment bags available with wheels or without.
When you're packing clothing for a trip and you don't want it
to wrinkle, nothing beats using a garment bag. Before you buy,
ask: Do I want a garment bag with wheels? And how long ought
it be to accommodate my clothing? Keep in mind that smaller
garment bags qualify as carry-on luggage, while large ones may
not. Also determine if special hangers are needed, and how
secure the bag is overall.
The garment bag has long been a staple for business travelers
who take trips requiring a few changes of business clothes.
Cruise passengers will often use a garment bag to carry the
clothes used for a formal evening on board.
