New to commuting by bike, creased shirts!

randomgiraffe
randomgiraffe Posts: 2
edited June 2008 in Commuting chat
This is probably an age old question but I'm struggling - I can manage suit trousers ok but how do folks get their shirts to work without them getting creased?

Cheers

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  • squired
    squired Posts: 1,153
    The best option is normally to roll the clothing up rather than folding.
  • Alibran
    Alibran Posts: 370
    I just fold mine very carefully as I'm about to go out of the door and slide it into my rucksack with my other clothes. It's in there for no more than 45 minutes until I take it out to wear it, and I don't have any problem with creases. I have tried folding it the night before, and that's a no go.
  • prj45
    prj45 Posts: 2,208
    randomgiraffe wrote:
    but how do folks get their shirts to work without them getting creased?

    ...by picking them up from the laundry/dry cleaners near work, freshly pressed, and taking them back there when they need washing and pressing again.
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  • RufusA
    RufusA Posts: 500
    Had exactly the same problem until someone suggested using a Pack-It!

    http://www.eaglecreek.com/accessories/packing_folders/

    A pack-it 15 costs less than £20 notes, is stupidly simple, the size of a sheet of fullscap (so fits comfortably in most bags) yet keeps your shirt and trousers together and crease free.

    Essentially it consists of two parts, a sheet of rigid plastic you use to fold your shirts / trousers "shop" style, and a velcro envelope to hold them all neatly together.

    I just shove it carefree in my bag with my laptop and assorted chargers etc. knowing when I get to work everything will still be neatly folded.

    YMMV - Rufus.
  • Surf-Matt
    Surf-Matt Posts: 5,952
    Rufus - nice find/
    I no longer need to wear shirts but when I did, shirt transportation was a major issue.
    If that works well, it should sell huge amounts.

    I reckon a solid case version would work well too.
  • andrewc3142
    andrewc3142 Posts: 906
    Traveller shirts by Pink.
  • sonnyb
    sonnyb Posts: 35
    I keep several changes of clothes in a full length locker at work and take them home every so often for a wash, so I don't really need to carry any clothes to work.
  • Jawz
    Jawz Posts: 1
    or another idea is to take your work clothes in on say monday and drive and then commute the rest of the week with all your stuff already at work....and take it home friday...lets you drive that one day and know your stuff wont be wrinkled.
  • Slim Middleton
    Slim Middleton Posts: 34
    "No-Iron" shirts from M&S work well. They do need to be ironed after washing but stay remarkably crease free - especially if you roll them up in your bag. Alternatively wear a jumper (it is winter here) or a suit jacket ,both of which you can leave at work.

    Simon
  • patchy
    patchy Posts: 779
    Ya gotta roll with it. Might try out the pack it at some point though...
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  • cee
    cee Posts: 4,553
    Slim Middleton wrote:
    "No-Iron" shirts from M&S work well. They do need to be ironed after washing but stay remarkably crease free - especially if you roll them up in your bag. Alternatively wear a jumper (it is winter here) or a suit jacket ,both of which you can leave at work.

    Simon

    Upgrade to the 'Ultimate non-iron' shirt from M&S. After washing, slam it in the tumblywumbly for 20 minutes, then hang it up normally. No creases, then roll it up nicely as suggested previously, and IF there are any creases when you put it on, they will be gone in 20 minutes with your body heat.
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  • woodgob
    woodgob Posts: 96
    I use a wide messenger bag and fold the shirt as wide and loose as I can at the very last minute - then it's only in the top of the bag for the shortest possible duration. It's not perfect but after 15 minutes of wearing it most of the small creases accrued in transit have dropped-out.
  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    I don't care if my shirt is slightly ruffled - creases drop out during the morning and are soon replaced by new ones that form while I am slumped infront of the computer. Attention is diverted away from my scruffiness by the smelly towel hanging on the back of my chair, and the assorted other items of dorf scattered under and around my desk.
  • cakewalk
    cakewalk Posts: 220
    cee wrote:
    Slim Middleton wrote:
    "No-Iron" shirts from M&S work well. They do need to be ironed after washing but stay remarkably crease free - especially if you roll them up in your bag. Alternatively wear a jumper (it is winter here) or a suit jacket ,both of which you can leave at work.

    Simon

    Upgrade to the 'Ultimate non-iron' shirt from M&S. After washing, slam it in the tumblywumbly for 20 minutes, then hang it up normally. No creases, then roll it up nicely as suggested previously, and IF there are any creases when you put it on, they will be gone in 20 minutes with your body heat.

    These are great shirts. As are Eton Star - however the Eton Star ones are 90 quid...
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  • Gussio
    Gussio Posts: 2,452
    Go topless?
  • patchy
    patchy Posts: 779
    Try one of these?

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ProductDetail.a ... o%20Jersey
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  • Cyclegent
    Cyclegent Posts: 601
    I just wear mine while cycling!

    But then I'm a 'utility cyclist' and don't thrash it on the commute, so I don't sweat much.
    \'Cycling in Amsterdam.is not a movement, a cause, or a culture.It\'s a daily mode of transportation. People don\'t dress special to ride their bike any more than we dress special to drive our car... In the entire 1600 photographs that I took, there were only three people in "bike gear" and wearing helmets.\' Laura Domala, cycling photographer.
  • John Stevenson
    John Stevenson Posts: 962
    Get a job that allows you to be scruffy and dishevelled?

    Of course, there aren't *that* many bike journo gigs around ;)
    John Stevenson
  • flybywire
    flybywire Posts: 575
    Any creases in shirt can usually be removed by hanging next to the shower in the shower room. (The warm wet air clings to the cotton & most creases fall out) :idea:

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