CATALOGUE 2016
HISTORY MILESTONES
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
The Shwayder Brothers, the company’s original founders, manufacture robust wooden trunks.
Wooden trunk
1941
1955
Introduction of a new type of luggage: Streamlite™.
Introduction of breakthrough products including Ultralite™, the first suitcase made of lightweight magnesium and ABS.
1962
1969
The first ABS attaché case is created for a new generation of executives.
Launch of the new Saturn® suitcase, the first polypropylene case whose structure was fully supported by injection-moulded shells.
1986
1998
The first suitcase with a three-point latching system: Oyster®.
Xylem: introduction of Samsonite’s first aluminium product.
2008
2015
Launch of Cosmolite, the strongest and lightest Samsonite ever up till then, manufactured with new Curv® technology.
Samsonite’s first polycarbonate collection made in Europe.
1930 Suitcase: Coated fibreboard with reinforced corners.
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.
1972 The first Samsonite wheeled suitcase is created - a true revolution in travel comfort and convenience.
2002 Samsonite markets the four-wheel Spinner®, making travellers’ lives easier.
2016 Welcome in today’s world of Hypermobility thanks to our most innovative collections.
SYMBOLS L N O Q n K U
KEY LOCK
COMBINATION LOCK
COMBI LOCK WITH TSA FUNCTION
COMBI PADLOCK WITH TSA FUNCTION
CABLE LOCK WITH TSA FUNCTION
KEY HANGER
INTERNAL ORGANISATION
FIX ITTM FLEXIBLE ORGANIZATION
TECH LOCKERTM INTERNAL ORGANISATION
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HANGERS
BOTTLE HOLDER
MUSIC POCKET WITH HEADPHONE GATE
ID TAG
DOCUMENT HOLDER
REMOVABLE SHOULDER STRAP
ANTI-SLIP SHOULDER STRAP
STERNUM STRAP
ERGONOMIC STRAPS
RFID
AUTO SLEEP FUNCTION
SMART SLEEVE/SMART POCKET WHICH QUICKLY SLIPS OVER THE HANDLE OF AN UPRIGHT OR SPINNER CASE FRONT POCKET
INTERGRATED TOP-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 FITTM LAPTOP SYSTEM
ANTI SUFFOCATION SYSTEM
REFLECTIVE DETAIL
J G 1 2 3 T Y
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REMOVABLE LAPTOP COMPARTMENT
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CREDIT CARD SLOT
NOTE COMPARTMENT
COMPARTMENT
COIN POCKET
ZIP COIN POCKET
DIVIDER PAD
BAYONET CLOSING
SMART FIX BUCKLE
BUTTERFLY STRAPS
CROSS RIBBONS
M RIBBONS
GARMENT BAG
SEPARATE FOLDING FRAME
SHIRT POCKET
POCKET FOR SHOES AND LAUNDRY
RAIN COVER
WET POCKET
REMOVABLE WET POCKET
REMOVABLE BAG/POCKET
SEE THRUTM MESH POCKET
REMOVABLE LAPTOP / TABLET SLEEVE
WITH TABLET COMPARTMENT
IN HEIGHT ADJUSTABLE CROSS RIBBONS
: O P Q S C c
ACCESSORY/CABLE POUCH
HANGING LOOP/HOOK
ELASTIC LOOPS
BRUSH HOLDER
MIRROR
WINDOW
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.
LENGTH CLOSED
CANOPY DIAMETER
NR OF STAGES
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ANTI-WIND PROTECTION
TEFLON COATING
WEIGHT
p t u
OPENING
UV PROTECTION
WIND TUNNEL TESTED
SYMBOLS
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