What to do when you move and pack clothing

Short answer: Pack by category rather than by room, and you can find underwear and pyjamas on the first evening without opening every box. The method takes no longer than packing at random, but saves you stress right after the move.

One box with what you need on day one

Underwear, socks, pyjamas and a towel go into one box that gets packed last and opened first. See bamboo underwear for men and label the box clearly, so you can spot it right away among all the others.

Pack by category

All socks together and all pyjamas together mean you know where things are without having to feel through every single box in detail. See all bamboo socks for men and keep the same system across every box, so it stays easy to find.

Wash beforehand

Everything packed should be clean and dry, since dirty clothes in a closed box already start to smell after a week. Read washing and care to see how to get everything fully dry before it goes into a box for the move.

Sort as you go

A move is the best time to get rid of worn pieces, since you are handling everything anyway. See bamboo underwear for women and set aside what you no longer wear, so it does not follow you into the new home.

Lay heavy pieces flat

Knitwear and heavy jumpers should lie flat in the box rather than being pressed together, so they do not lose their shape along the way. See bamboo T-shirts for men and place lighter pieces on top, so the heavy ones do not crush them out of shape.

Label the boxes clearly

Write the category and room on each box in thick marker, so you can see it without opening it first. It saves time on moving day itself and makes it far easier to find what you need in a hurry.

Pack a bag for yourself

Besides the shared box, a small bag with exactly what you need on day one can be worth having, so you do not have to dig through shared boxes in the middle of the move.

Check the list before sealing the last box

Go through a short list of essentials before closing the last box. It stops something important from being forgotten at the back of a cupboard or drawer, only to turn up much later on.

Unpack in the same order

Open the box with the essentials first, then continue category by category in the new home. This quickly recreates a system similar to the old one, so you avoid searching for things for weeks after the move.

Frequently asked questions

What should go in the first box?

Underwear, socks, pyjamas and a towel. Pack that box last, so it stays easiest to reach, and open it first, so the essentials are ready straight away.