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What materials are used for rolling suitcases?

Release time:

2021-02-01

Do you know what the characteristics are of rolling suitcases made from different materials?

For today’s people, traveling or going on business trips is a common occurrence—even some individuals make their job all about traveling around the world, such as travel experience specialists. As an essential piece of equipment for both travel and business trips, the suitcase plays a crucial role: not only does it make it convenient to carry various items, but it also allows those items to be neatly organized and arranged, making your journey even more hassle-free. Therefore, if you want to have a better travel or business trip experience, you absolutely must choose a high-quality suitcase—especially one made from the right material. But do you know what materials suitcases come in? And are you aware of the unique characteristics of suitcases made from different materials?

ABS plastic
ABS plastic is a new type of material whose key characteristics include being lightweight, flexible, and durable. Suitcases made from ABS plastic are convenient to carry and highly resistant to drops and impacts, effectively protecting the items inside from damage. Moreover, the surface of ABS-plastic suitcases is easy to clean—simply wiping it with a damp cloth will leave it looking brand-new. These suitcases are of good quality. However, the surface of ABS-plastic suitcases is quite fragile; even a slight carelessness can easily leave scratches, detracting from their appearance. People who tend to be careless or inattentive had better not choose this type of suitcase—otherwise, you’ll find yourself losing patience when it comes to maintenance.

PC material
PC material, also known as polycarbonate, is the strongest material among all luggage materials. Luggage made from PC material is lightweight, has a smooth surface, and boasts a stylish appearance. It also offers excellent features such as drop resistance, impact resistance, water resistance, and abrasion resistance, making it the most popular type of luggage on the market. For example, the luggage and leather goods from our brand MONOS TRAVEL are crafted from Makrolon polycarbonate produced in Germany—this material is of exceptionally high quality, and we highly recommend it to everyone.

Aluminum-magnesium alloy material
The suitcase shell made of aluminum-magnesium alloy boasts high strength, making it resistant to compression and deformation. It’s sturdy and durable, and unaffected by water, inorganic salts, alkalis, or various acidic substances. As a result, it’s less likely to get damaged and can effectively safeguard the items inside. Moreover, suitcases crafted from aluminum-magnesium alloy have a metallic texture, giving them a stylish, sophisticated, and high-end appearance. However, suitcases made from this material tend to be heavier, so individuals with limited physical strength might want to avoid them.

Cortical
Leather trolley cases have a superb texture and feel, making them relatively expensive. However, trolleys made from this material aren't very durable; they don't hold up as well as those made from other materials. They're also vulnerable to water, pressure, abrasion, and scratches, so their cost-effectiveness isn't great. More importantly, leather trolley cases are made from animal hides, which is not environmentally friendly. Therefore, we don't recommend purchasing them. If you still prefer leather trolley cases, you might consider opting for trolleys made from synthetic PU leather instead.

Oxford fabric material
This rolling suitcase made from oxford fabric is durable and resistant to wear and tear, making it ideal for civil servants who frequently travel by train or plane on business trips, as well as sales representatives on the road. However, there are many oxford-fabric rolling suitcases available on the market, and in crowded train stations or airports where there are numerous suitcases around, it can be difficult to tell them apart, increasing the risk of picking up the wrong one.