Product Application | My Suitcase Has Become an “Environmental Partner”

You might not believe it, but between me and my Samsonite suitcase, there is now a relationship far more complex than just shared travel memories from checked luggage — it has become my environmental KPI partner.

That’s right. This travel suitcase brand that used to exist solely to “carry your stuff” has now transformed into a true “guardian of the planet”. Don’t be fooled by its quiet and elegant exterior — inside lies an environmental secret that gives discarded plastics a second life.

As the apparel and luggage industry accelerates its green transformation, launching products that are more environmentally friendly and more durable has become a key way for brands to respond to consumer expectations and fulfill their environmental responsibilities. As a leading high-end travel luggage brand, Samsonite adheres to circular economy principles, continuously creating more sustainable products while leading and driving the industry’s transition toward sustainability.

In terms of product and packaging material selection, Samsonite continues to expand the use of environmentally friendly recycled materials. In 2024, approximately 47% of the group’s sales came from products containing recycled materials. For example, suitcase shells made with recycled PC materials offer outstanding durability, high flame resistance, and easy cleaning — dirt can be wiped away effortlessly without leaving marks.

In 2025, the newly launched PARALUX series features suitcase shells containing over 50% recycled rPP materials. The trolley system uses 100% recycled aluminum, while all fabrics, zippers, and linings across the series are made from 100% recycled PET materials, significantly reducing environmental impact. In addition, the innovative “self-replacement design” allows users to easily disassemble and replace wheels and handles, extending product lifespan while reducing maintenance-related consumption.

As younger generations increasingly pursue a more relaxed and free lifestyle, their relationship with travel gear is also quietly evolving. Travel luggage is no longer just a functional tool, but an extension of lifestyle itself. In the past, buying a suitcase meant asking, “Can it hold a lot? Is it durable?” Today, there’s an extra question: “Is it environmentally friendly?”

Topcentral®
Puritz® rPC

The sources of Puritz® rPC include, but are not limited to, drinking water barrels, transparent sheets, automotive lamps, container housings, lenses, and optical discs. These materials are processed into plastic pellets through pretreatment, standardized granulation, and modification processes.

Through Topcentral®’s recycling and regeneration technologies and application innovations, challenges such as high-value utilization, digital technology integration, and “zero-carbon” labeling have been effectively addressed. This enables true full life-cycle traceability and closed-loop digital innovation across the entire industrial chain for Puritz® rPC materials.

The product portfolio covers high-, medium-, and low-molecular-weight grades, as well as color options including clear transparent, blue transparent, and black series. These solutions meet diverse application needs across industries and can also be tailored to customer-specific requirements, offering comprehensive customized system-level innovation solutions.

Product Brands

Taosu®
Topcircle®
TcycleEP®
Puritz®
Coastbound® OBP
FreeCBO2® (“Zero Carbon”)
ITEcycle®

Product Features

Precisely designed and optimized control of rPC raw material sources and quality, with strict management of production processes and technical quality standards, ensuring stable and sustainable product performance with full supply-chain traceability.

Products comply with ROHS and REACH standards and are certified by GRS, UL2809, TUV, ISCC Plus, PCF, and Carbon Neutral (FreeCBO2®).

Availability of “zero-carbon” Puritz® FreeCBO2® products.

Provision of carbon footprint data, carbon emission calculations, and related certifications.

Capability to reduce or cut carbon emissions by up to 91.3%, with products achieving “zero carbon” from cradle to gate.

Comprehensive customized system-level innovation solutions available based on customer-specific requirements.

Typical Products

Application Areas

The products are suitable for downstream compounding and modification granulation, as well as extrusion and injection molding. They can be widely used in switch panels, consumer electronics, appliance housings, automotive components, building blocks, and various injection-molded products.