Originally Posted by
aubreyfromwheaton
CHOOSE THE RIGHT LUGGAGE
Bed bugs like fabrics more than metals and plastics. And bed bugs are small enough to squeeze through closed zippers. This is why experts recommend using hard luggage that closes tight instead of soft luggage with zippers.
Well even if they can't get through your luggage, they can still stay with your clothes. That's why they recommend once you get home after a trip, immediately wash everything in hot cycle in the washer and dryer.