INNOVATIONTHAT MOVES THE INDUSTRY FORWARD
For over a century, Samsonite has been a leader—pioneering the first four-wheeled spinner luggage and three-point locking system—and leading in durability. But we’re not stopping there.
Our teams are committed to identifying innovations that help reduce our environmental impact. By developing limited-edition luggage collections that showcase our latest discoveries, we’re sparking new ideas for future breakthroughs.
For example, our limited edition Proxis Circular, launched in 2025, is made with at least 60% bio-circular and recycled materials. For the first time ever, we used recycled cooking oil collected from restaurant kitchens to form the ultra lightweight and durable Roxkin™ material in the outer shell of this product.
DURABILITYTHAT GOES THE DISTANCE
The most sustainable
product is the one that lasts. That’s why designing durable, high-quality,
functional products has long been part of our heritage.
Our products are thoroughly tested to endure
the rigors of use and prove their reliability over time. Many of our
manufacturing partners have on-site labs to put cases and bags through a series
of demanding tests and trials to ensure products meet our specific
requirements.
Advancing repairability
Since 1976, we have offered repair services so customers can keep using their products.
We are working to further improve the repairability of our products - considering repair when designing more and more of our products, incorporating more self-repair elements, ensuring better consistency of parts across collections, and utilizing product components that are easier to disassemble, such as clip-in elements or using screws instead of rivets. As part of our extensive product warranties covering materials and workmanship, we now offer repairs in approximately 70 countries globally, including in many stores.
To learn more about the repairability of your product, including cost, please visit our repair site below:
More sustainable materials
We’re innovating to reduce our footprint by incorporating more sustainable materials, like recycled content, while maintaining durability. In 2024, approximately 47% of Samsonite’s net sales came from products that incorporate some recycled materials.*
2018
Recycled Polyester
We introduced our first collection incorporating a portion of post-consumer recycled PET plastic from recycled water bottles. Since then, we’ve continuously expanded and scaled the use of recycled polyester in linings and outer fabrics.
2019
Recycled Polypropylene and Polycarbonate
We introduced the Samsonite S’Cure Eco, our first luggage with an outer shell made in part with post-consumer recycled polypropylene from household waste such as yogurt cups. Today, we incorporate the same materials in several best-selling hard-side products
2024
Recycled Aluminum
We expanded the use of recycled materials beyond plastics, launching products containing a portion of post-consumer recycled aluminum in the pull-handle, like in our ESSENS Limited Edition, from sources like airplanes, soda cans, and more. We're already working to expand the usage of recycled aluminum into our core collections.
*While many of our products included recycled materials in the lining, we are increasing the number of products that also incorporate recycled materials in other key components such as the outer shell and/or pull-handle tubes. In 2024, the weight of recycled materials incorporated in our products range from X% to XX%.
End of Life: Closing the loop
We are exploring how we can support our customers in recycling or repurposing their product at the end of its useful life.
To demonstrate how recycling old product can lead to new, in 2024, we introduced our ESSENS Limited Edition, an innovative step towards more circular design. The outer shell was made with at least 35% pre-owned recycled suitcases and at least 45% other recycled post-consumer waste by weight.
So far, we’ve implemented several regional pilots in Europe and Asia. For example, in Indonesia, we collected over 2,000 pre-owned luggages and - in collaboration with the upcycling agency WERGUD - converted them into colorful tables, floor mats and children’s play areas to revive the communal space in the Hang Tuah Park in Jakarta.