How to Pack Hanging Clothes for Moving

Packing a closet doesn’t have to mean taking every shirt, dress and jacket off its hanger, folding it and then hanging it all again at your new home.

There’s a faster way: leave your clothes on their hangers and pack them in easy-to-move bundles.

The Fastest Way to Pack a Closet

Follow these simple steps:

• Leave your clothes on their hangers.
• Gather several hangers together and secure them with a large elastic band.
• Make a small opening in the bottom of a clean drawstring bag.
• Pull the hanger hooks through the opening.
• Slide the bag over the clothing and tie it closed.

That’s it. One section of your closet is packed, protected and ready to move.

Pack Clothes in Manageable Groups

Avoid putting your entire closet into one giant bundle. Smaller sections are easier to carry and less likely to stretch or wrinkle your clothing.

Group clothes by person, closet section or clothing type. For example:

• Work clothes
• Dresses and suits
• Shirts and blouses
• Jackets
• Children’s clothing

Keep each person’s clothing separate and label the outside of the bag. When you arrive, you’ll know exactly which closet—and which section—each bundle belongs in.

Use Clean, Heavy-Duty Bags

Choose clean bags that are large and sturdy enough to cover the clothing without pulling against the hangers. Drawstring bags are especially useful because they can be tied closed around the bottom.

The bag helps protect clothing from dust, dirt and light moisture during the move. It isn’t a substitute for waterproof storage, so keep hanging clothes inside the moving vehicle and away from rain.

Protect Special Clothing

For suits, formal dresses, uniforms and delicate clothing, use garment bags when possible. Avoid packing too many heavy pieces together, and don’t crush delicate fabrics under furniture or moving equipment.

Keep important outfits—such as work clothes or school uniforms—separate so they’re easy to find during your first few days in the new home.

Unpacking Is Even Easier

At your new home, carry each bundle directly to the correct closet, place the hangers on the rod, remove the elastic band and slide off the bag.

No digging through boxes. No refolding. No rehanging an entire wardrobe.

Pack Your Closet the Smarter Way

Leaving clothes on their hangers saves time on both sides of the move. Pack the closet in labeled sections, keep each bundle manageable and move everything directly from one closet to the next.

Alabama Moving Bins delivers clean, sturdy, reusable moving bins and easy-rolling dollies throughout Greater Birmingham. Use your bins for folded clothes, shoes, accessories and everything else that needs a secure place during the move. Every package also includes large moving bags for soft and bulky items.

Skip the folding. Simplify the unpacking. Move smarter.

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