Garment Bags – Travel with Suits, Dresses & Formal Wear Crease-Free
A garment bag is the only reliable way to travel with suits, dresses, blazers, and formal wear without arriving at your destination with a crumpled mess. Whether you're travelling for a wedding, a business conference, or a formal event, a quality garment bag keeps your clothes hanging, protected, and ready to wear the moment you arrive. Shipped fast from our Charlestown, NSW warehouse.
Types of Garment Bags
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Carry-on garment bags: Fold in half and fit in the overhead locker — the most practical option for business travellers who need to avoid checked baggage. Look for a bag that folds to under 56 x 36 x 23cm when folded.
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Wheeled garment bags: Combine a garment bag with rolling luggage — hang your suit in the top section and pack clothing in the bottom. Ideal for longer trips where you need both formal and casual wear.
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Suit carriers / flat garment bags: Slim, lightweight bags designed specifically for suits and blazers — fold once and carry over the arm or hang in the overhead locker
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Multi-suit garment bags: Larger bags that hold 2–3 suits or multiple dresses — designed for checked luggage on longer trips or when travelling with a full wardrobe
How to Pack a Garment Bag Without Creasing
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Use the hanger: Keep suits and dresses on their hangers inside the bag — this is the whole point of a garment bag
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Layer strategically: Place the heaviest garment (suit jacket) at the bottom of the fold, lighter items on top
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Use tissue paper: Interleave tissue paper between layers to reduce friction and creasing
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Fold once, not twice: A single fold at the waist is far less damaging than multiple folds — choose a bag long enough to fold your garments only once
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Hang immediately on arrival: Hang garments as soon as you arrive — any minor creases will drop out within a few hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take a garment bag as carry-on?
Yes — most airlines allow a garment bag as your carry-on item if it fits within the size limit (56 x 36 x 23cm when folded) and weight limit (7kg). Some airlines also allow garment bags to be hung in a wardrobe compartment on the aircraft — check with your airline before flying. For dedicated carry-on luggage, see our carry-on cabin luggage range.
What's the best way to pack a suit for travel?
A garment bag is the best option for keeping a suit crease-free. If you don't have a garment bag, turn the jacket inside out, fold it in half lengthways, and place it flat on top of your other clothes in a suitcase. Use packing aids like a shirt folder to keep dress shirts crisp.
Are garment bags worth it for occasional travellers?
Yes — even if you only travel formally once or twice a year, a garment bag pays for itself the first time you avoid a dry-cleaning bill or a last-minute iron at the hotel. A slim suit carrier is a low-cost, low-bulk solution that stores flat when not in use.
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