Pardon me, is that a map you’re wearing?

Women on the go get added style and convenience with the following new items.

New directions

Microsilk scarves: During World War II, some Allied forces used military maps printed on silk as a lightweight, water-resistant, stronger alternative to paper maps. The cloth maps showed minute details clearly and were easily hidden and transported. Now, travelers navigating unfamiliar streets can use silk maps that double as wearable art. Microsilk, a Canadian company, has introduced colorful silk handkerchiefs and scarves printed with maps of dozens of countries, major cities in the United States and abroad, several subway systems, and several French wine-making regions. The maps are soft, washable and reasonably priced.

Silk map scarves are $10 to $21, depending on size, from Microsilk of Montreal; (514) 598-8437, www.microsilk.com.

No puckers

Wrinkle-free shirt: Among the newest advances in wrinkle-free travel: 100% cotton shirts get anti-wrinkle treatment after they are sewn, avoiding the puckers that plagued no-iron shirts made of pretreated material. (When they were washed, the shirts tended to pucker at the seams because the threads were not treated.) The long-sleeved, tapered pinpoint cotton shirts have a straight hem, side slits and button cuffs. They are machine washable and are available in blue stripe, rose check, white and blue in women’s sizes 4 to 18.

Wrinkle-free cotton shirt (MS4045) is $59 from Magellan’s; (800) 962-4943, www.magellans.com.

Panty aid

Disposable underwear: Do you want to be sure you have plenty of clean panties for a trip but don’t want to have to wash them while away or haul them back dirty? An alternative is OneDerWear, ultra-lightweight cotton disposable panties you can wear and toss or wash. Available in bikini, classic briefs or thong styles, the panties have elastic bands and come in a handy five-pack. (Each panty in the pack is in its own plastic wrap.) Also available in men’s briefs and boxer styles.

OneDerWear Disposable cotton panties five-pack in bikini or thong is $7.99; classic briefs, $8.99. Men’s briefs, $8.99; boxers, $9.99.

From Break Room Concepts, (310) 649-4799,

www.onederwear.com.

Gem of a pouch

Jewelry pouch: The pouch keeps bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings organized in three zippered, cushioned silk compartments, with one interior pocket for larger items, such as bangles. The 12-by-8 1/2-inch pouch rolls closed and has sewn-in ties for fastening. It comes in a silk jacquard Happiness pattern in lilac and willow, or in a silk/rayon dragonfly pattern in red or black.

Silk Jewelry Pouch (JRL51) $10 from DreamSacks; (800) 670-7661, www.dreamsack.com.

Clear solution

Zippered cubes: These clear, zippered plastic cubes are one of the best ways to organize and retrieve cosmetics, toiletries, undergarments and other items. Available in four sizes (the smallest is 4 by 7 1/8 by 2 5/8 inches; the largest is 7 1/2 by 10 by 2 1/8 inches), the soft plastic cases are water-resistant (though not waterproof).

Clear Zippered Cubes (10001890) are $2.89 to $3.99 from the Container Store; (800) 733-3532,

www.containerstore.com.

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