How to Pack Clothing for a Long Distance Move

How to Pack Clothing for a Long Distance MovePacking clothing for an international relocation should be done in an organized manner to efficiently use packing space and make unpacking your clothing easy when you arrive in the new country. Planning ahead and packing in a strategic manner will also help keep your clothing safe from damage while in transit. If packed properly, you’ll be able to quickly unload your clothing and being wearing them again as soon as your arrive at your new home.

Before you pack anything, you’ll want to sort your clothing and determine which clothing items you definitely want to take with you. For items that you won’t take, you can try selling them to raise money for the move, donating them, or even using them to help pack fragile items if the clothing is really old and worn out. You’ll also want to put aside the clothing you’ll need for the trip to the new country.

Once you’ve finalized the clothing you’ll be taking with you, you’ll need to pack it. Here’s how to best prepare your clothing for the trip abroad:

  • Fold items neat and tight as possible so you can fit as much clothing as possible and keep the number of boxes you need to a minimum
  • Fold them inside out so that it’s easier to get the creases out when you begin to unpack the clothing
  • Pack the clothing by category and into small boxes or containers to help keep the boxes light and prevent the clothing from falling out through the bottom
  • Use wardrobe boxes with metal racks (for reuse) to help keep any dress shirts, pants, dresses, or other expensive clothing from becoming wrinkled and ruined
  • Keep any hanging clothes in garbage bags or vacuum sealed bags to help keep them safe from getting dirty or ruined
  • Label each box with as much detail as possible – include the seasons, size, type, who it belongs to, etc. – to make unloading it easier
  • Pack your shoes separately to prevent them from getting the rest of your clothing dirty and smelly

For help with packing your clothing and other items, the long distance relocation company to contact is Atlantic Relocation Systems. We can provide you guidance or pack all your items for you to help make your move abroad that much easier. Our moving crew will also take care of the entire relocation process, moving your items from your current home to your new one. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and receive a written guaranteed price quote for your move.