What Is the Best Suit for Travelling?

What Is the Best Suit for Travelling? Fabric, Fit and Packing Tips

What is the best suit for travelling in, and how can it help you stay smart and comfortable on the go?

The best suit for travel combines practical fabric, comfort, and intelligent tailoring to support long hours of wear while still looking sharp. Whether you are walking through terminals, sitting through meetings, or preparing for formal events abroad, a reliable travel suit helps you arrive looking presentable and feeling at ease. This kind of suit resists creasing, keeps your body at a steady temperature, and allows for easy movement throughout the day.

If you regularly travel between cities or countries for work or events, choosing a high quality suit that can manage travel demands will help you feel prepared and well dressed from start to finish.

Which fabrics are best for a travel suit?

Fabrics that support freedom of movement and shape retention

Wool remains a go to material for suits, but not all types perform well in transit. High twist wool is tightly spun, which gives it better resistance to creasing while keeping the refined look many professionals want.

Fabrics made from merino wool blended with small amounts of elastane or polyamide offer more stretch and return to shape well after being packed. These materials allow flexibility and are well suited to people who spend hours seated or walking throughout the day.

We select cloths from Italian and British mills that are known for combining quality and performance. These fabrics breathe well, last longer, and hold their shape over time. Wool remains a go to material for suits, but not all types perform well in transit. British Wool with tightly spun natural fibres offer breathable insulation and shape retention, which is why high twist wool is such a strong choice for travel.

Lightweight and breathable options for warmer destinations

If you are heading somewhere warm, open weave fabrics such as fresco or tropical wool provide airflow and help avoid overheating. These cloths hold their structure but feel lighter on the body. For summer trips or destination weddings, choosing a suit in one of these options can keep you cool while still looking put together.

Why does a proper fit matter so much when travelling?

A good fit makes long days more comfortable

Travel can involve hours of sitting, standing, or walking. A poorly fitted suit can pinch, ride up, or lose shape after just a few hours. A good fit helps your suit move with your body rather than against it.

We shape every part of the suit to match how you actually move through your day. The shoulders, armholes, and trouser seat are made with your comfort in mind, and the result is a suit that supports you whether you are in a meeting or boarding a flight.

What travel focused features can make a suit more practical?

Useful details that make a difference

Travel suits can be built with smart features that support ease of wear. These include stretch interlinings in the chest, partial linings for lighter feel, and secure internal pockets that hold passports, keys, or phones without warping the outer fabric.

Some of our clients choose linings that help regulate temperature so they stay comfortable when moving between different settings. These thoughtful design touches help your suit feel less like something to manage and more like something that helps you manage your day.

What is the best way to pack a suit for travel?

Simple methods to keep your suit looking right

To avoid hard creases, turn your jacket inside out, fold the shoulders together, and roll it gently. Fold your trousers along their crease and roll them in the same way. This keeps the fabric from folding sharply and helps maintain structure.

When possible, use a garment bag that allows your suit to hang. This reduces the chance of deep creases and protects the cloth. Putting tissue paper between folds can also help protect the fabric during travel.

How should you carry your suit on a plane?

Tips for keeping your suit tidy in the air

If the airline has a wardrobe, carry your suit in a garment bag and ask crew members to hang it for you. When that is not an option, use a solid carry on bag with enough room to keep the suit flat and avoid over packing. That prevents pressure from causing wrinkles.

If you wear your suit during a short flight, take off the jacket while seated and hang it or lay it flat. This prevents bunching or creasing across the back panel.

How do you freshen up your suit when you arrive?

Straightforward ways to tidy it up

Hang your suit in the bathroom during a warm shower. The steam will help reduce creasing naturally. A portable steamer is also effective for refreshing the jacket and trousers quickly.

You can use a wrinkle release spray on light creases and then smooth the fabric by hand. If you need to press the suit, use a pressing cloth and choose a temperature that suits wool. Always avoid direct heat on delicate fabrics.

How do you store your suit between wears?

Simple habits that protect the suit’s shape

Use a broad hanger that supports the jacket’s shoulders. Avoid wire hangers as they can cause fabric to sag. If space is limited, hang the suit on a door hook or rail using a garment cover to keep it dust free.

After wearing it, give the suit a light brush with a clothing brush or use a lint roller to clean off any surface dust. Let it hang overnight before storing it in your suitcase again.

After the trip: How should you care for your suit at home?

Low effort maintenance that works

When you get home, brush the suit gently and hang it in a space with good airflow. If it picked up any marks, wipe them with a damp cloth. Only take it to the dry cleaner when really needed, as regular cleaning can wear the fibres over time.

A quick steam and light press usually brings the suit back into good condition and keeps it ready for the next time you travel.

A travel suit checklist for frequent flyers

• Lightweight steamer

• Wrinkle release spray

• Tissue paper for folding

• Broad padded hanger

• Garment bag with ventilation

• Suit brush and lint roller

What our clients say

People who travel regularly often tell us their Fielding & Nicholson suit becomes part of their routine. It wears well, keeps its shape, and removes the usual hassle from looking presentable while moving from place to place.

We offer appointments in our London tailoring showroom or online. We ask the right questions to learn how you live, so we can recommend something that helps your suit feel like it belongs in your everyday life.

Summary: What to Look For in the Best Travel Suit

• High twist wool or blended fabrics with merino or elastane

• Breathable open weave options like fresco for warmer climates

• A well fitted jacket and trousers that allow for natural movement

• Lightweight construction and partial linings for comfort

• Wrinkle resistant structure that recovers after being packed

• Interior and exterior pockets that support travel needs

• Suit components that can be stored or worn without damage

Ready for your schedule

A travel suit should fit into your day without effort. If you need something that holds up on the move and still looks right when you arrive, we are here to help.

Learn more at Fielding & Nicholson about how we make suits that support real life, real work, and real travel.