folding uniforms

[David D]

I was wondering if I stored.some of my uniforms in a few bins I bought. if it would leave creases on the uniform if I folded it very carefully?

Thanks

Dave

[BROBS]

Yes it will.

 

But better that than stored somewhere they will get eaten by bugs or wet.

 

Creases can be steamed out etc... and they shouldn't be terrible or deep if you're careful.

-Brian

[Captainofthe7th]

You will probably end up with creases...I try to fold on pre-existing creases or fold everything the military way. For example, I do Navy jumpers inside out and rolled up based on the bluejacket manual. At least that way when/if there are creases they are what would have been there if they'd been stored since 1944.

 

Rob

[David D]

Yes it will.

 

But better that than stored somewhere they will get eaten by bugs or wet.

 

Creases can be steamed out etc... and they shouldn't be terrible or deep if you're careful.

-Brian

I plan on storing them in a secure bin on closer shelves. That won't cause any damage or will it...

 

Dave

[David D]

Yes it will.

 

But better that than stored somewhere they will get eaten by bugs or wet.

 

Creases can be steamed out etc... and they shouldn't be terrible or deep if you're careful.

-Brian

I plan on storing them in a secure bin on closer shelves. That won't cause any damage or will it...

 

Dave

[WW2JAKE]

i fold mine how we were taught to fold out uniforms in band... they were designed after military uniforms so i figure if it doesnt crease these it might not crease military uniforms. and it actually works

[BROBS]

And how is that, Jake?

 

Dave, I don't see how that would damage them. Just make sure you don't stack them so deep that it puts lots of weight on the lowest ones.

 

-Brian

[WW2JAKE]

And how is that, Jake?

 

Dave, I don't see how that would damage them. Just make sure you don't stack them so deep that it puts lots of weight on the lowest ones.

 

-Brian

well you GENTLY pull the sleeves through into the inside then fold one side over than the other keeping the sleeves flat and then in half. we did this to keep stains off the outside of our uniforms and also to prevent creases. but again be VERY careful pulling the sleeves through

[David D]

And how is that, Jake?

 

Dave, I don't see how that would damage them. Just make sure you don't stack them so deep that it puts lots of weight on the lowest ones.

 

-Brian

Okay, gottcha.

Thanks

Dave

[BROBS]

well you GENTLY pull the sleeves through into the inside then fold one side over than the other keeping the sleeves flat and then in half. we did this to keep stains off the outside of our uniforms and also to prevent creases. but again be VERY careful pulling the sleeves through

Thanks for this description, that makes perfect sense.

 

So sleeves inside, fold in half the long way, then fold in half again the other way?

 

-Brian

[WW2JAKE]

Thanks for this description, that makes perfect sense.

 

So sleeves inside, fold in half the long way, then fold in half again the other way?

 

-Brian

not in half, hold on...

[WW2JAKE]

this is how i fold my uniforms. sorry some are blurry...

so start with the uniform (i suggest removing pinback ribbons as they sometimes pop off)

i always unbutton the cuffs



then gently pull the sleeves through and flip the jacket inside out (let the collar unfold it will be fine)



fold in 3rds one side over the other

 

cross the sleeves



fold bottom to top and store with the collar on top...




keep in mind this is and Army uniform a marine dress blues uniform is going to feel weird when you do this and you should be VERY careful with it. we had marine style collars in band and used this method. but if done properly it will hold its shape when unfolded