How to Fold a Polo Shirt

1. Lay your polo shirt on a flat surface and straighten it out with no wrinkles.
2. Button up all the buttons.
3. Flip your polo shirt over so that it is button side down.
4. Fold the sleeves into the body of the polo by taking each sleeve and folding it back to the middle of the shirt.

What is the best way to fold polo shirts?

Fold the shirt in from the bottom.

Lay your polo shirt on a flat surface with the buttons facing up. Grasp the bottom edge of the shirt and fold it upwards about 4 inches (10 cm). This will shorten the total length of the shirt and help you to create a tighter roll.

Should polo shirts be folded or hung?

T-Shirts & Polo Shirts: The thin cotton of polos can stretch if hung. Fold and stack them. Suits & Sportcoats: Suits and sportcoats should be hung.

How do you pack a polo?

Polo shirts, roll the shirt up from the bottom, and then flip the collar up. For pants, start at the cuff and then roll up towards the waist. If your clothes contain synthetic fibers like rayon, polyester or nylon, it's actually better to fold them flat and stack them neatly when you're packing your luggage.

Can polo sleeves be tailored?

Polo shirts can be tailored easily and relatively cheaply. Because of the cotton fabric a tailor can make adjustments to the torso, sleeves and length of the garment.

How to Roll Your Sleeves Up (and What NOT to Do)

How do you fold a short sleeve collared shirt for travel?

Lay the shirt out on a completely flat surface, buttons facing up this time. Fold one side of the shirt in toward the center, pulling the sleeve across and over the tips of the collar. Fold the sleeve back the opposite direction, and then back toward the center again. Repeat step 2 on the other side of the shirt.

How do you fold long sleeves without wrinkles?

Fold sleeves inward to the middle of the shirt (horizontal fold). This should be about halfway up the sleeve; repeat for the other side. For extra wrinkle-resistance, put a dryer sheet here. The sheet will provide “interstitial suspension” so the fabric won't bunch up once you finish folding it.

How do you roll up sleeves?

Rolling Method #3: The Basic Roll

1. Unbutton the shirt cuff and any gauntlet buttons.
2. Flip the cuff back inside out.
3. Fold back, using the cuff to set the width.
4. Continue folding until the band of rolled cloth is just below your elbow.
5. Continue past your elbow if you'll be engaged in physical labor.

How do you tighten too big sleeves?

Method Two: Tighten the Sleeves and Bust with Safety Pins

1. Take off the buttons on the sleeve and cut off both sleeves at an angle.
2. Cut off, or just fold up, the bottom hem of the shirt.
3. Fold it up to make it shorter.
4. Tuck the excess fabric up into the sleeve and sew together.

How much does it cost to tailor a polo?

The cost of tailoring a polo shirt can range from anywhere between $20 to $130 depending on the number and type of alterations you want.