How to fold a suit, pants and shirt to go in a suitcase without wrinkling

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • This shows you how to fold a suit to put into a suitcase without wrinkling. The incredible person in the video is Jacky Tam from British Tailors, 8-B Carnavarn Road, T.S.T., Kowloon, Hong Kong, british_tailors@honkong.com
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  • @flybynightrush
    @flybynightrush 10 років тому +347

    By helping that one customer, he's helped over a million struggling bag-packers. Well done sir.

    • @utopiadaniele
      @utopiadaniele 4 роки тому

      Well, thanks to that one customer too ... :-)

    • @TheMidnightModder
      @TheMidnightModder 5 місяців тому

      3.4 million and counting! I wonder if this guy has ever seen this video and his impact.

  • @Mallory-Malkovich
    @Mallory-Malkovich 8 років тому +308

    I could watch this man fold suits all day.

  • @fredd298
    @fredd298 10 років тому +311

    "Too much pressure, too much wrinkle" ~ Wise words from the great tailor.

  • @rayplays1443
    @rayplays1443 7 місяців тому +15

    I watch this like 1-2 times per year just to feel the level of calm it brings

  • @Sourcelighteer
    @Sourcelighteer 10 років тому +138

    He folded that shirt like a master

  • @sjlsharp
    @sjlsharp  14 років тому +61

    By the way - the real credit for this goes to Jacky Tam (the person in the video) at British Tailers in Hong Kong. They are at 8-B Carnarvon Road, TST, Kowloon, Hong Kong. They were so good! The jacket that I wear all the time is the one I got there.

  • @krampdrucker1753
    @krampdrucker1753 9 років тому +97

    This man could break your arm with his pinkie. Easy. With no wrinkles. Awesome.

  • @kenllacer
    @kenllacer 8 років тому +75

    Instructions were smooth as silk! *10/10*

    • @BeckVMH
      @BeckVMH 6 місяців тому

      Just like the suit.

  • @Pilldickle
    @Pilldickle 9 років тому +52

    Hey gang. Places like Lowe's (in the US) sell XL Ziplock bags that are 24 in x 20 in and work great for this. They are about $6 for 4.

  • @themightysquid
    @themightysquid Рік тому +6

    You can tell by the way he handles the materials how much respect he has for his garments, and pride in his work. Excellent instruction and display of professionalism.

  • @mammothorbust
    @mammothorbust 9 років тому +60

    For those who can't find a big zip bag, use a garbage bag and tie it off with a rubber band or bungee cord. Works great.

  • @ceebee1704
    @ceebee1704 6 років тому +3

    I was looking for instructions on how to pack a suit jacket to post and saw this. He treats the suit with such reverence and makes the whole process look like a work of art.

  • @CKHL13
    @CKHL13 7 років тому

    this is what the world needs more of. thank you jacky tam shoutout British Tailors, 8-B Carnavan Road, T.S.T., Kowloon, Hong Kong. professional beyond professional!

  • @MichaelMcGrathAICP
    @MichaelMcGrathAICP 9 років тому +3

    This guy's the bomb! Best approach for folding I ever ran across.

  • @ermisp
    @ermisp 9 років тому +11

    This guy is skilled! I rewatched and wanted to hit the like button again but it was not possible...

  • @MrPisster
    @MrPisster 9 років тому +128

    Hong Kong don't fuck around. Suits are their culture.

    • @Lancaster604
      @Lancaster604 9 років тому +4

      One of the many arts the British imparted on us , a shame the Chinese are taking it away though.

    • @MrPisster
      @MrPisster 9 років тому +6

      Brian LO It's too bad. The British should have "given it back" to (ROC) Taiwan, not mainland communist China.

    • @Cablev94
      @Cablev94 9 років тому +1

      MrPisster They had no choice, it was an agreement that was signed 100 years ago.

    • @D121346639m
      @D121346639m 9 років тому

      So what's the tailor store the local will go for their custom made suit?

    • @AndrewSterlingCaporale
      @AndrewSterlingCaporale 9 років тому

      Cablev94 technically Taiwan considers themselves an autonomous part of China. Soooooo technically wouldn't be dishonoring the agreement.

  • @MrMkirk23
    @MrMkirk23 9 років тому +110

    Is a weird I've watched this video like 90 times?!?!

    • @sytestorm
      @sytestorm 8 років тому +1

      +Michael Kirk Not if you did not understand the first 89 times!

    • @MrMkirk23
      @MrMkirk23 8 років тому +13

      sytestorm something about it that makes my mind relax. Almost therapeutic

    • @sytestorm
      @sytestorm 8 років тому

      Michael Kirk
      Ah I see. Well then, continue :)

    • @subasubasangosango
      @subasubasangosango 8 років тому +3

      +Michael Kirk Because it's ASMR video

    • @MrMkirk23
      @MrMkirk23 8 років тому

      Shinji K what is that?

  • @Vrob777
    @Vrob777 12 років тому +1

    Ziplock 2 gallon freezer bags for a suit, 1 gallon freezer bags for shirts. It really works! The 2 gallon size can be hard to find..

  • @MyRecordingRoom
    @MyRecordingRoom 13 років тому +1

    The suit folding was wonderful, and then... BAM! He amazes you with the shirt folding technique. I had to watch it in slow motion just to see what exactly he did. Great video.

  • @jeremyclarksonfragrance
    @jeremyclarksonfragrance 5 років тому

    Tam has the smoothest touch here, the way he caresses the cloth is second to none. A true master

  • @Unicorn-jj2og
    @Unicorn-jj2og 8 років тому +2

    Fantastic! The bag with air idea is brilliant!

  • @igoropulas
    @igoropulas 8 років тому +64

    This helped. Thanks, Kung-Suit master!

  • @corporatemcmahon2815
    @corporatemcmahon2815 Рік тому

    Proud being a man! We are so simple and always solution oriented! Give this gentleman a medal of Honor!

  • @chrsn
    @chrsn 10 років тому +6

    It's cool to watch somebody who really knows what he's doing.

  • @sjlsharp
    @sjlsharp  15 років тому +1

    It works pretty well. What inspired me to ask this question of the tailor was that I had been shopping for a suitcase with a suit hanger. It seems they don't really exist the way I was used to and then, as I thought about it, that never really worked anyway and in any case it makes the suitcase too large. This method isn't perfect but it seems to be the best thing short of wearing your suit.

  • @carpii
    @carpii 12 років тому +1

    Yep. Its always cool to see people doing something they love

  • @GrenBirdy75
    @GrenBirdy75 12 років тому +1

    2 minutes of care on an 8 hour flight is worth it for me. High rollers notice the details. Thanks for the video!

  • @misscynthiaann
    @misscynthiaann 13 років тому +2

    Thank you for the post!
    My boyfriend used your advice and it worked great! No wrinkles!
    For the Bag we used the Space Bag, Medium size, they are the vacuum seal ones we just left out the vacuuming part, we bought it at Walmart, worked great!

  • @AISHAIKHU
    @AISHAIKHU 9 років тому +12

    MAN...WE ARE LIKE DOOR KNOBS TO THESE ASIANS...THEY ARE FREAK'N GREAT AT EVERYTHING. I FINALLY LEARNED THIS TODAY, NOW THE ONLY THING I NEED IS TO BUY SOME SUITS.

  • @jjljcra
    @jjljcra 7 років тому +1

    Just used this video to travel from Philly to SC. It was perfect. Not one wrinkle. Thanks Dude

  • @paxtona594
    @paxtona594 8 років тому +1

    I just got told I cant take my suit on a singapore airlines flight because I'm in economy. I think this guy and his legendary folding technique may have saved the day. Thanks to the uploader too!

  • @marker20
    @marker20 6 років тому

    By FAR the best technique I've found on the internet for both suits and shirts.

  • @tmann56
    @tmann56 10 років тому +1

    this is excellent.I have found that a large packing cube can hold a suit when folded this way, so if you have an ebags or eagle creek large cube,it will take the suit, and will not crease or wrinkle. youtube has another video showing a guy using a plastic cleaners bag, this absolutely works as well and is cheaper than the cubes

  • @nigelsnow5357
    @nigelsnow5357 4 роки тому +1

    This is a brilliant demo always watch just before travelling

  • @william719
    @william719 7 років тому

    Honestly, I love watching this better than most of the movies I've seen and paid for. The guy has me totally mesmerized.

  • @multilapse
    @multilapse 8 років тому +6

    One straight forward video out of thousands. Well done!

  • @Tachyonstorm
    @Tachyonstorm 6 років тому +23

    This guy just caresses the clothes into submission... a true master of his profession.

  • @TheSouzaPalooza
    @TheSouzaPalooza 9 років тому +7

    I watch this video nearly every time my husband travels. he has never complained, and doesn't have to find a dry cleaner! :)

    • @TheSouzaPalooza
      @TheSouzaPalooza 9 років тому +4

      We use a 2.5 gallon bag

    • @ebgbjo
      @ebgbjo 8 років тому

      +Bridgette Souza Perfect, thanks! I hope I can find one tomorrow morning

  • @LockOnRow
    @LockOnRow 13 років тому

    This is so helpful! And he is so classy when he folds it- so professional!

  • @ivegotamnesia
    @ivegotamnesia 12 років тому

    Anyone else think it's pretty cool that this is the line of work he has a passion for?

  • @SterlingHancock
    @SterlingHancock 9 років тому +13

    That shirt fold though jeez so pro

  • @Simond577
    @Simond577 7 років тому

    This is the real deal. This single video beats other 100 vids out there.

  • @limulus61
    @limulus61 4 місяці тому

    I traveled globally for business and this was and still is my reference for folding a suit. I haven't needed to do that in a few years, but I'm now going to my daughter's wedding and will need to pack a suit for the flight and I'm right back to this video. It works great. Just buy some large ziplock bags and you're good to go.

    • @steveraque2721
      @steveraque2721 Місяць тому +1

      I’m in the same boat tonight. Need to pack a jacket for a wedding, and back to this video after many years of not needing it. Once again in awe of this guy’s technique.

  • @melvind02
    @melvind02 10 років тому +1

    I have tried this method without the plastic bag and it worked, with a little help from the shower steaming it. I am going to try this with a 2.5 gallon freezer bag.

  • @vanlife4256
    @vanlife4256 24 дні тому

    Huge respect for tailor Jacky!

  • @purias
    @purias 13 років тому

    watching a master at work.
    I always wondered what to do with the dress shirt sleeves, now I know!

  • @mtgliquidations
    @mtgliquidations 14 років тому

    16x20 is large for a bag - but not for shrinkwrap for an artist canvas!
    Many art and frame shops shrinkwrap framed pieces, and 16x20 (along with 18x24) is a common canvas size. You can seal the shrinkwrap at home with a hot hair drier. Not as much finesse, but works on the fly w/o custom-ordering large zipper bags.

  • @ghostdein1
    @ghostdein1 11 років тому

    this guy is awesome. I had a suit made in Bangkok, and I'd love to do the same in Hong Kong. Much more affordable than if I had one made in the U.S. Thanks for sharing!

  • @gkluger
    @gkluger 2 роки тому

    Excellent video ! I had my suit custom made by Master Tam on my last visit to Hong Kong!, can wait to have another visit!

  • @Kofman2012
    @Kofman2012 7 років тому +1

    видно сразу , что человек любит свою работу, делает это с душой))) красава. уважаю таких !!!!

  • @MrDonpasqualino
    @MrDonpasqualino 2 роки тому

    A master at his craft makes it look easy

  • @sjlsharp
    @sjlsharp  14 років тому +5

    The bags Jacky Tam gave me are 16" wide by 20 deep.

  • @esegreto
    @esegreto 12 років тому

    He is sooo good at folding! makes it look so easy too!

  • @JonathonDeakin
    @JonathonDeakin 11 років тому +3

    Even though I remember the steps by heart I still watch this video before travelling

  • @iHeartSmileyFaces2
    @iHeartSmileyFaces2 11 років тому +1

    Super-dee-duper awesome video. Short, simple, easy to understand, and as a result, easy to do. Thanks to you, I didn't look like a wrinkled mess at the career fair. :)

  • @MaxHedrm
    @MaxHedrm 11 років тому +1

    This worked great on my last trip, even without the bag. On the way back I tried one of the "rolling" methods & it didn't come out nearly as well.

  • @seabass9875
    @seabass9875 2 роки тому

    This guy is a ninja - a true master. Thank you for sharing, very helpful.

  • @DusGerar
    @DusGerar Рік тому

    Before every business trip I watch this video again :).

  • @falconnrr
    @falconnrr 11 років тому +1

    I did this for a wedding last weekend. Works great!

  • @jarksonpilaf7068
    @jarksonpilaf7068 10 років тому +8

    What a good citizen.

  • @0athos0
    @0athos0 14 років тому

    This guy's got some skill. Awesome video, saved me a lot of work :)
    Thanks to Jacky Tam!

  • @als1023
    @als1023 9 років тому +3

    Love learning from a pro !

  • @pal2011
    @pal2011 13 років тому

    wonderful video! in additon to zipper bags, I found that the suit bags that the stores give you kinda work too, although it won't hold that much air.

  • @brucebanner8684
    @brucebanner8684 9 років тому +8

    dude is the man

  • @bluebayeux
    @bluebayeux 8 років тому +3

    ohhhh thank you UA-cam for solving all of our How To problems in a snap!!

  • @Dalfon2000
    @Dalfon2000 6 років тому +1

    awesome first business trip ahead thank you for this helpful video

  • @garya1625
    @garya1625 8 років тому +8

    I think I need to keep that dude in my glove-box for whatever comes my way!!!!!!!!

  • @dmitryclarke2127
    @dmitryclarke2127 8 років тому +3

    Amazing. Got the chills for like 2 min haha

  • @a.bustillos7475
    @a.bustillos7475 7 років тому

    2.7 million views for this video, and still worth MORE than that. Jacky Tam may not even know how important he is.

  • @ThisIsRiyad
    @ThisIsRiyad 13 років тому +1

    NICE! This was the first time I actually cared to fold a suit correctly, and did it right. It looks tight. The main problem was that my suit was too big for the zip-lock bag I had laying around, so I had to fold the pants and suit each in half once (which I am guessing will probably create unwanted wrinkles -- whatever it still looks tight : ).

  • @grimmtor
    @grimmtor 14 років тому

    Best folding video yet! Thanks

  • @tsearliv
    @tsearliv 9 років тому +45

    I want to trust this guy, but what is going on with his tie?

    • @ChrisFeakes
      @ChrisFeakes 7 років тому

      tsearliv he's a great guy, he's just not good with ties!

    • @EarthScholar
      @EarthScholar 3 роки тому

      Microphone.

  • @MerkhVision
    @MerkhVision 8 років тому +8

    Finesse! That was amazing!

  • @RalphSavelsberg
    @RalphSavelsberg 2 роки тому

    One of the most useful videos ever!

  • @danlake111
    @danlake111 9 років тому

    I primarily wear dress shirts under a sweater, and Comfortably Collared shirts are super easy to fold and pack. It's basically an Under Amour shirt with a collar and cuffs - it's perfect under a sweater.

  • @seanferguson5460
    @seanferguson5460 3 роки тому

    Simple but brilliant! It's a skill that only makes sense AFTER you know it.

  • @biggles5633
    @biggles5633 9 днів тому

    Brilliant ... well done and thank you!

  • @LeopardL123
    @LeopardL123 7 років тому

    I just love the instructions on this video. :) thanks. the best I've seen today.

  • @azallthumbs
    @azallthumbs 11 років тому

    Oh wow! This man sure can fold! Perfect!

  • @bobbyricelatinjazzbigband
    @bobbyricelatinjazzbigband 7 років тому +1

    I had a suit tailor made in Hong Kong -- I'd follow their advice!

  • @TheNanoCarbon
    @TheNanoCarbon 11 років тому

    Gotta love Hong Kong shops. So helpful!

  • @spectersenpai9361
    @spectersenpai9361 7 років тому +4

    THIS GUY IS A GAME CHANGER!!! NO MORE FUCKING HANGERS IN THE CAR!!!!

  • @stillchaos
    @stillchaos 9 років тому +3

    That dude is now my personal tailor...

  • @kevindadarter
    @kevindadarter 12 років тому

    I signed into UA-cam just to add this video to my favorites. Thank you for this post!

  • @danaordane
    @danaordane 8 років тому +2

    Wow! This guy is a real pro.

  • @BVInAZ
    @BVInAZ 14 років тому

    This guy is my hero. good post.

  • @DanteAtropos
    @DanteAtropos 7 років тому +3

    Hong Kong Tailors are top notch.

  • @pctalenti
    @pctalenti 11 років тому

    Thx for this. I was about to haul out my big-ass suitcase just because I needed to pack a suit. Now I can just fly with carry-on.

  • @MrNomadness
    @MrNomadness 11 років тому

    I followed your advices, no wrinkles at all on both my suites! Thanks =]

  • @TruTrail
    @TruTrail 11 років тому

    I love it. This guy is a genius.

  • @danwat1234
    @danwat1234 3 роки тому

    I didn't know 3 million people would be interested in this! Y'all should watch the Madonna movie..

  • @JCally83
    @JCally83 9 років тому

    bloody brilliant, will help no end with taking my suits to new york!

  • @kentunghk
    @kentunghk 12 років тому

    I googled this and it was my tailor demonstrating this! Great job!

  • @someoneelse.2252
    @someoneelse.2252 4 роки тому

    Much appreciated. (ps.. I was told by the tailor to wear the suit on the plane, I'd never heard of that before)

  • @Daniel-tv9tb
    @Daniel-tv9tb 8 років тому +1

    amazing! thank you.

  • @doublechronox
    @doublechronox 7 років тому +1

    this is strangely relaxing

  • @Manugitikunu
    @Manugitikunu 11 років тому

    Great tip. I always thought there has to be better way.

  • @bonnaud_dowell
    @bonnaud_dowell 10 років тому +4

    Makes it look so easy! :)

  • @caraib
    @caraib 14 років тому

    For the suit bag use the plastic from the dry cleaner and just tie both ends very tight with a knot and it will put air in the bag to hold the suit!

  • @rcglitch7990
    @rcglitch7990 9 років тому +3

    Great video, thanks for sharing! The guy really knows his shit...