How to Military Roll Shirts
What is Military Rolling?
Military rolling is a technique used to store or travel with shirts in a compact and organized manner, reducing wrinkles and creases. It’s a commonly used method in the military and is also useful for everyday travel or storage purposes.
Why Military Rolling is Useful
Military rolling has several benefits:
• Compact storage: By rolling shirts, you can store them in a backpack, luggage, or containers taking up much less space, making it ideal for deployments, travels, or daily commuting.
• No wrinkles: Rolling shirts avoids the creases and folds that occur when you compress them, keeping your shirt looking neat and crisp upon unwrering.
• Quick deployment: By storing rolled shirts, you can quickly grab what you need, reducing the need for constant ironing.
• Easy packing and unpacking: Rolled shirts can be easily packed or unpacked, reducing fatigue and frustration.
Steps to Military Roll Shirts
Follow these steps to master the art of military rolling:
Step 1: Prepare the Shirts
- Choose soft, cotton or polyester fabrics. Military rolling works well for shirts made from synthetic or blended materials.
- Iron or steam the shirts before rolling to remove creases.
- Lay the shirt flat on a hard surface, with the collared part facing upwards (front of the shirt, buttons at the top).
Step 2: Fold the Sleeves
- Fold the sleeve seams together, aligning them perfectly.
- Roll the sleeves to create a compact bundle; try to keep the fabrics from folding or creasing. Note: it’s crucial to maintain neatness throughout the process for an organized roll.
Key Folding Tips:
* Folding the sleeves initially keeps them from bunching up when rolling the torso. This helps maintain order.
* Keep the _tucks_ (calf folds) facing your direction as you roll out; tucks will reduce volume in the rolled stack.
**Step 3: Roll the Body**
* Fold the sleeves again towards the center; try to keep the hem line at the top
* Take the right fabric flap, fold it about **4-5″ (10-13cm)** wide, and carefully tuck it under to start rolling.
* Holding the roll with your offhand (non-dominant), use your dominate hand to roll the roll (folding fabric edge after each turn). Begin the rolling process, adding slight pressure to the new tucks as you wind your way down.
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**Faltering to Keep Tucks Clean & Neat
* Hold sleeves up at the armand when packing to maintain roll tucks
* Iron foldsTo Further Perfection**
Here are additional tips for improvement
– **Precision Rollling**
* To a new spot regularly & and after wash.
– When, do not use them & after wash
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