How to Roll a Shirt

Military style, burrito, army roll—no matter what you like to call this shirt rolling technique, it’s sure to save you a ton of space. This method follows the basic t-shirt folding principle of folding the sleeves in, but results in a smaller and easier to store roll. And when it comes to long-term storage, it’s hard to beat this technique! Filling up a storage container with rolled tees, rather than folded, is sure to save a ton of space, which means keeping all your tees as keepsakes. Check out our step by step guide on how to roll a t shirt, also known as the army roll or military roll technique.

Steps for How to Roll a Shirt (Army or Military Roll)

Lay shirt flat



Place your shirt on a flat surface.

Fold the left side in



Fold the left side in to the middle and then fold the sleeve over.

Fold the right side in



Fold the right side in to the middle and then fold the sleeve over.

Roll it up



Roll the shirt up from the bottom.

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