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Ever since its earliest days, Samsonite has been the most innovative luggage manufacturer in the world. It has led the industry in using new materials and creating new designs. Here are just a few of the luggage landmarks that Samsonite has created over the years, as part of its tradition of innovation.
1910
1920
Wooden trunk
The Shwayder Brothers, the company’s original founders, manufacture robust wooden trunks.
1958
Launch of Silhouette®, the most advanced luggage made up to that time, included a new, modern shape and recessed hardware to protect it from wear and tear.
1962
1930
Suitcase: Coated fibreboard with reinforced corners.
1941
1955
Introduction of breakthrough products including Ultralite™, the first suitcase made of lightweight magnesium and ABS.
Introduction of a new type of luggage: Streamlite™.
1974
1969
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KEY HANGER/KEY FIX SYSTEM
KEY LOCK
KEY PADLOCK WITH TSA FUNCTION
COMBINATION LOCK
COMBI LOCK WITH TSA FUNCTION
COMBI PADLOCK WITH TSA FUNCTION
CABLE LOCK WITH TSA FUNCTION
INTERNAL ORGANISATION
FIX ITTM FLEXIBLE ORGANISATION
TECH LOCKERTM INTERNAL ORGANISATION
HANGERS
BOTTLE HOLDER
MUSIC POCKET WITH HEADPHONE GATE
ID TAG
REFLECTIVE DETAILS
The first ABS attaché case is created for a new generation of executives.
2002
Samsonite markets the four-wheel Spinner®, making travellers’ lives easier.
2008
Launch of Cosmolite®, the strongest and lightest Samsonite ever up till then, manufactured in Europe.
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Launch of the new Saturn suitcase, the first polypropylene case whose structure was fully supported by injection-moulded shells. ®
1998
Xylem™: introduction of Samsonite’s first aluminium product.
2015
Neopulse™: Samsonite’s first polycarbonate collection made in Europe.
The first Samsonite wheeled suitcase is created - a true revolution in travel comfort and convenience.
1986
The first suitcase with a three-point latching system: Oyster®.
2017
Discover the world of The Serious Traveller through our Cosmolite collection, a true hero in everyone’s personal journey.
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DOCUMENT HOLDER
REMOVABLE SHOULDER STRAP
ANTI-SLIP SHOULDER STRAP
ERGONOMIC STRAPS
STERNUM STRAP
RFID BLOCKING MATERIAL
REINFORCED BLADE CUT RESISTANT POCKET STAINLESS STEEL WIRE INTEGRATED INTO THE ADJUSTABLE STRAPS ZIPPER PULLER BLOCKER
ZIPPER PULLER SECURITY HOOK SMART SLEEVE/SMART POCKET WHICH QUICKLY SLIPS OVER THE HANDLE OF AN UPRIGHT OR SPINNER CASE FRONT POCKET
FRONT & BACK POCKET
INTEGRATED TOP POCKET
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QUICK ACCESS POCKETTM
TO GO SIDE POCKET
EXPANDABLE EXPANDABILITY WITH HIDDEN ZIPPERED COMPARTMENT BOTTOM GRIP
INTEGRATED WHEELS
FOLDABLE WHEELS
WHEEL COVER
WIDER BOTTOM PROTECTION
WITH LAPTOP COMPARTMENT
SHOCK ABSORBER SYSTEM
ADAPTABLE LAPTOP COMPARTMENT
SMART FIT LAPTOP SYSTEM
REMOVABLE LAPTOP COMPARTMENT
REMOVABLE LAPTOP/TABLET SLEEVE
WITH TABLET COMPARTMENT
IN HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE CROSS RIBBONS
DIVIDER PAD
BAYONET CLOSING
SMART FIX BUCKLE
CROSS RIBBONS
BUTTERFLY STRAPS
M RIBBONS
GARMENT BAG
SEPARATE FOLDING FRAME
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SHIRT POCKET
POCKET FOR SHOES & LAUNDRY
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WET POCKET
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REMOVABLE WET POCKET
REMOVABLE BAG/POCKET
SEE-THRU MESH POCKET
ACCESSORY/CABLE POUCH
EASY PASS SYSTEM
POWER BANK ORGANISATION
HANGING LOOP/HOOK
ELASTIC LOOPS
MIRROR
TEFLON COATING
WEIGHT
WIND TUNNEL TESTED
NR OF STAGES
OPENING
LENGTH CLOSED
ANTI-WIND PROTECTION
CANOPY DIAMETER
UV PROTECTION
ZIP COIN POCKET
NOTE COMPARTMENT
COIN POCKET
WINDOW
CREDIT CARD SLOT
COMPARTMENT CABIN LUGGAGE THAT CAN BE TAKEN ON BOARD AN AIRCRAFT WITH MOST AIRLINES. PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR AIRLINE BEFORE DEPARTURE WHICH CABIN SIZE RESTRICTIONS APPLY ON SIZE AND WEIGHT.
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CHECKPOINT WET POCKET
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