When buying a suitcase, it should not only be strong and able to hold, but also light and easy to use, so as to reduce the trouble of travel. Today, I would like to recommend 10 domestic brands to you, which reflect a sense of design from details to craftsmanship, beautiful and practical, and have a good texture.
1. ITO/Shanghai
Founded in 2007, it is an independent design suitcase brand, and in 2019, it won the top 10 results in the pre-sale list of Tmall Double 11 luggage and leather goods category. The overall quality and appearance design of its suitcase are outstanding, and the highly recognizable Nordic style design is deeply loved by young consumer groups, and the low-saturation box color matching is fashionable and eye-catching, breaking the dullness.
The suitcase collection is often named after nuts, which means that it has a nut-like hard shell. The Ginkgo is one of the most iconic luggage pieces, having won the 2014 Red Dot Design Award, with the PEBBLE™ twist-lock design being the biggest highlight, making it easier to open and close. It is made of German Bayer PC material, and adds 4 layers of composite processing technology, which has strong overall impact resistance. Positioned as high-end, the price is more than 2,000 yuan.
The Pistachio is also one of the classics, and unlike the Ginkgo collection, it has a zipper closure and a PEBBLE pebble-shaped combination lock that hides™ the zipper puller for a neat look. There are two styles, striped and frosted, the former has a stronger gloss and more fashion, while the latter is more calm and restrained, with a better texture. The price is not low, basically more than 1,000 yuan.
The Classic series is more in line with the level of mass consumption, with a price of 800-1200 yuan, including Classic Modern and Classic Wave two styles, both of which are made of PC material, with a sturdy and durable cabinet and a very cost-effective price. The Classic Modern is a classic that has been selling for a decade, with a striped design and matte finishing, a simple and textured style.
The Classic Wave is the main lightweight and fashionable, with a simple zipper opening and closing method, and the weight of the box is lighter, weighing only about 2.8kg for 20 inches, which is nearly 0.9kg lighter than the Classic Modern box of the same size. The corrugated structure of the case not only helps to enhance the compression effect, but also breaks the monotony of the solid color cabinet. The fresh macaron color system with a very glossy box surface is very eye-catching when traveling.
2. 90 points/Beijing
Runmi Technology, a member of the Xiaomi ecological chain, was founded in 2015. In recent years, it has developed its own channels for non-rice products, and has won the sales championship of single products on Tmall Double 11 for many times, and won the top 3 brands in the trolley category in Tmall Double 11 in 2020, becoming one of the most popular luggage brands among domestic consumers.
90 points mainly promote hard suitcases, the material is mainly metal or PC, which is more impact-resistant. Among them, we have to mention the metal suitcase launched in 2016, which won the 2017 German iF Design Award, with a simple "two-bar" design and a glossy shell, which is fashionable and textured. Since its launch, it has become the "standard" for many celebrities, and it has a high appearance rate in various street photography.
The metal cabinet made of 100% aviation-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy far exceeds the PC case in terms of impact resistance, and with the thickened corner design, the protection is higher. However, the weight of the metal case is not light, and the 20-inch cabin suitcase weighs about 4.2kg, which is acceptable among metal cases of the same size, second only to Rimowa's Topas. However, the price is higher, the price of the 20-inch ordinary version is about 2500 yuan, and the price is comparable to the quality.
PC cases are not as strong as metal cases, but they are lightweight. One of the most iconic products is the "Seven Bars" collection, which won the Red Dot Design Award in 2018 and is in the permanent collection of the Red Dot Museum in Germany. The cabinet features a raised stripe design that improves drop resistance and is instantly recognizable, hence the name of the collection. It is worth mentioning that it combines the advantages of Covestro's three-layer composite PC, expandable design and TPE silent aircraft wheels, and the smallest 18-inch box is priced at only more than 200 yuan, which is cost-effective.
90 points The performance of other hard cases is also good, such as the light business series suitcase with a front lid design, the outside can store commonly used items, and the inside can store digital products, which is very suitable for business travel scenarios, and the price of 20 inches is less than 400 yuan. Overall, the 90-point suitcase product fully takes into account consumer psychology in terms of material, pricing and details, and is worth buying for consumers who pursue high cost performance.
3. Crown/Guangdong
Founded in 1952, the luggage brand that was all the rage in the 80s of the last century has established the largest luggage production base in Asia, and its products are well-known all over the world and sold well in more than 40 countries overseas. He has been selected as the designated special luggage brand for the Chinese sports delegation for many times, and has also participated in the drafting of travel luggage industry standards.
At present, there is no soft box for sale, and most of its hard cases are PC or ABS+PC material, and there is no clear series division. The overall design style is calm and simple, with a business style. The price is more than 700 yuan, and the overall quality performance is better, which is quite competitive in the mid-range luggage.
The 5236A suitcase is one of the representative products, ABS+PC three-layer composite material makes the box have good impact resistance, coupled with its low weight, the weight of the 20-inch suitcase is only 2.9kg, which is very light to carry. The box surface adopts a twill groove design, with three classic colors of red, blue and black, which is atmospheric and durable.
In addition to the classic iron gray, the best-selling 5278 suitcase also contains three less saturated colors: beeswax powder, enamel and turmeric, which are more fresh and soft. It is made of three-layer composite PC material, with the three-dimensional vertical stripe design on the box surface, which has a good wear-resistant and scratch-resistant effect, and the front cover design makes it very convenient to access items.
The 5298 and 5278 are quite similar in color matching and case design, but the biggest difference lies in the material and functional design of the box. 5298 is made of ABS+PC material, in addition to the front cover design, it also adds a side cover storage space, which is convenient for storing documents, bills and other small carry-on items, which is more convenient to use. In addition, an aluminum frame expansion layer design is also added, which can be quickly expanded by flipping the knob, and the overall functionality is stronger than that of the 5278.
4. Aihuashi/Guangdong
Born in a luggage foundry, it was officially registered as a trademark in 1995. As one of the drafting units of the national luggage industry standard, it has won the Kapok China Design Award and the Golden Wheat Quality Award for many consecutive years, and won the "2021 Luggage Industry Quality Model Award", and has opened offline stores in 500 cities at home and abroad, and its brand influence should not be underestimated.
Aihuashi's suitcases are mainly made of PC material or ABS+PC material, and a small number of them are aluminum-magnesium hard cases and Oxford cloth soft boxes. The product line is relatively clear, and can be divided into three dimensions: low-end, mid-end and high-end according to price.
The low-end line is the most popular among consumers, with a price of 299-599 yuan, and the material is mostly ABS+PC. The fourth space series is the representative product, the box surface is made of classic stripe design, and the frosted process is added, which is fashionable and beautiful and enhances the wear-resistant and scratch-resistant performance of the box. Focusing on large capacity, the square box is designed with the expansion layer, and the space can be increased by 30-40% after expansion, which is very "capable of installation".
Among the mid-range products, the performance of the Smooth Sailing series is particularly prominent, and it has won many awards such as the Kapok China Design Award and the 2021 Contemporary Good Design Award. The geometric lines shaped like a sailboat, combined with the pure silver box surface, give it a simple and atmospheric look. The cabinet is made of PC material, which has strong impact resistance and excellent wear resistance after frosting process. The front lid is designed to facilitate access to items, and the USB charging port design is added to the box lock, which can easily solve the charging problem during the trip.
There are also many high-end line products with a price of more than 1,000 yuan, which are basically aluminum frame PC boxes and magnesium aluminum hard boxes, but they are less sold on e-commerce platforms, and more are sold in offline counters or department store channels. If it is only used for daily travel and has low functional requirements, the products of Aihuashi low-end line can meet the needs of most people and are quite cost-effective.
5. AirMaster / Taiwan, China
Founded in 1979, 90% of its suitcases are exported to developed countries such as Europe and the United States, with annual sales of up to 6 million pieces worldwide. It is also the first merchant in Asia to pass the ISO 9001:2008 international quality certification, and has won the TAITRA Excellent Product Design Award for many times, and has also won the title of China's leading brand of luggage.
AirMaster suitcases are mainly hard cases, mainly made of German Bayer PC material, and the impact resistance of the box is enhanced through a multi-layer composite structure. The lightweight business suitcase KH64 is a masterpiece of hard cases, with a classic vertical pattern design and a matte matte surface for good scratch resistance and wear resistance. The lever is made of aerospace-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy, which is strong and durable, and the three-speed adjustment design can meet the needs of different heights.
Also belonging to the business style suitcase is the KJ10, which is more functional than the KH64. It has a front compartment that can be opened and closed for easy access to items, and it includes a hidden expansion zipper design, which can increase the space in the box by 30% after expansion, which can be flexibly adjusted according to actual needs. However, the KJ10's 20-inch cabin suitcase weighs 3.9kg, which is really average in a PC case.
AirMaster also offers metal and soft case models, but the popularity is far less than that of the PC hard case series. The metal boxes on sale in the flagship store are mainly used for wedding purposes, and are made of aviation-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy, and the Chinese red color scheme is particularly festive. The soft box is mainly made of polyester fabric, which has good scratch resistance and wear resistance, but there are fewer colors, and most of them are dirt-resistant dark colors.
On the whole, the AirMaster suitcase has better performance in terms of workmanship, and its design is mostly simple business style, with the price of hard cases concentrated at 500-1500 yuan, and the price of soft cases concentrated at 300-700 yuan, which is suitable for people with relatively limited budgets.
6. Diplomat/Taiwan, China
Born in 1971, it entered the market in the early years as an OEM model, focusing on exports. Its suitcases are often given as diplomatic gifts, hence the name. At present, the offline counters of diplomats are located in 86 major cities across the country, and stores have been set up in more than 72 airports in China, with an annual output of more than 3.5 million, and the brand strength is good.
Diplomat suitcases are mainly made of ABS+PC or pure PC, and there are not many styles of fabric soft cases. TC-910 is a classic model of the brand, with its high-value appearance and strong practical performance, it is recommended on the Tmall V list. The design adopts simple striped elements, the selected color scheme is retro and eye-catching, and the glossy case material is eye-catching. The aluminum frame reinforcement treatment enhances the compressive performance of the cabinet, and the combination lock is embedded design for higher protection.
In terms of the weight of the suitcase, ABS+PC is still a certain gap compared with pure PC, and it is a good choice for consumers who pursue lightness. The TC-2608 suitcase is made of pure PC material, and the weight of the 20-inch suitcase is only 2.9kg, which is relatively labor-saving to carry. In addition, the surface of this suitcase adopts a groove + frosted design, which has a strong sense of fashion.
In general, the design of the diplomat's suitcase is relatively novel, in addition to the common stripe design, there are checks, irregular textures and other designs, and even some styles add gradient color design, which is more in line with the aesthetics of young consumer groups. The price is mostly within 1,000 yuan, which has a certain price advantage in the suitcase of the same material, and can be purchased in online flagship stores or offline counters, which is very convenient.
7. Tuga/Shanghai
Founded in 2015, although it has not been established for a long time, it has been recognized by people inside and outside the industry for its strong design strength, and its suitcases have won many design awards such as the German Red Dot Award. In 2019, it also became a partner of the China Sailing and Windsurfing Association to provide travel suitcases for the Chinese national sailing and windsurfing team.
There aren't many suitcase styles in the Tuca, but the series is more clearly divided, mainly divided into the Instant series, the nuclear series and the Balance series. Instant is one of the most recognizable collections, having won the Red Dot Design Award in Germany. Simply press the customs lock on the top of the suitcase to achieve a stand-up one-button unpacking. Moreover, the front door panel can hover at any time from 0-90°, which is very convenient for access. In addition, the aluminum-magnesium alloy box has strong impact resistance, with silent universal wheels and brake functions, and has strong practicability.
Also winning the German Red Dot Design Award is the nuclear series, the main material of the box is aluminum-magnesium alloy, the front and rear door panels are Covestro Maezio® carbon fiber material, which can enhance the compressive ability of the box without increasing weight, and also has a wood-like delicate texture to enhance the overall texture, plus the upper and lower parts of the cabinet and both sides are striped design, with special hinge technology, so that the opening and closing parts achieve seamless occlusion, visually more concise and beautiful. There is only 26 inches, and the price is close to 5300 yuan, which is a lot of money.
In contrast, the balance series is more close to the people, the price is between 1000-1700 yuan, the style is young and fashionable, it is ABS+PC hard box, the appearance is mainly solid color design, and some styles use contrasting design, the overall color saturation is lower, and it is more dynamic. The embedded mid-mounted wide tie rod design makes the tie rod not occupy the storage space, and also makes the center of gravity of the box more stable. With its unique and innovative design, it won the 2019 Japan Good Design Award.
Tuka's suitcase has a simple style and strong functionality, which is more powerful in the new generation of suitcase brands. However, the weight is slightly insufficient, the weight of the instant series 20-inch box is about 4.9kg, and the weight of the balance series 20-inch box is about 4.2kg, which is much heavier than the metal box and ABS+PC hard case of the same size, and consumers need to consider it before purchasing.
8. Hanke/Beijing
Founded in 2001, it is affiliated to Guangzhou Luoxi Feiqi Trading Co., Ltd., and its products cover suitcases, women's bags and business backpacks. It has won the Tmall New Talent Award, the Top Ten Merchants Award for Tmall Luggage, and has also been shortlisted for the top 3 brands of Tmall suitcases, and has a certain reputation inside and outside the industry.
Among the suitcase styles, the proportion of hard cases is relatively high, and the PC material is the mainstay, and the price is between 200-700 yuan, which has a more obvious price advantage than the suitcase of the same material. And most of them use Japanese YKK zippers, which have good explosion-proof performance. Among them, the H80002 suitcase is known as the "treasure of the town", which is made of the same three-layer composite Covestro PC material as the 90-point "Seven Bars" series, with the snake pattern on the box surface, which is compression-resistant and wear-resistant.
Hanke's soft boxes are also quite popular, and most of them are priced between 200-400 yuan. 8039 is the "popular king" of Hanke soft cases, and has won the Tmall suitcase TOP award. The suitcase is made of thickened oxford fabric that is resistant to abrasion and scratches. It also comes with an expansion layer that increases the overall capacity by 20%.
From the design point of view, Hanke's suitcase style is simple, and the color selection is also more fashionable, and some styles use fresh macaron colors to cater to the needs of young consumer groups. Hanke suitcases are decent in terms of function and design, but they are better in quality and affordable, and they are more cost-effective in suitcases of the same price.
9. Brerose/Zhejiang
Founded in 2013, it is a well-known luggage e-commerce brand in China, with its cutting-edge design style, it "stands out" in a number of big-name suitcases. In 2021, Tmall Double 11 will be ranked among the top 10 brands in the luggage category, and the development momentum is very rapid.
Bremei's suitcase is mainly made of composite PC material, with good drop resistance and wear resistance, and the price is concentrated between 300-800 yuan, which is in line with the mass consumption level, coupled with its fashionable and eye-catching design style, it can be called value for money.
The high-brightness color matching is a major feature of the Bremei suitcase, and the unique styling design and a number of co-branded styles have also attracted the attention of many consumers. For example, the chocolate series suitcase is a reference to the shape design of chocolate, and the square grooves evenly arranged on the surface of the box enrich the visual effect, which is unique and fashionable. Combined with the wall-mounted lever and thicker box design, the capacity is about 20% more than that of a suitcase of the same size.
There are also quite a lot of co-branded models in Bremei, and it is worth mentioning the Forbidden City co-branded national tide series. The series is co-branded with the Palace Museum, and the masterpiece "Album of Flowers and Birds" by Yu Ji, a master of Chinese painting in the Qing Dynasty, is printed in a suitcase, with vivid and three-dimensional images of flowers and birds, and a unique style.
10. Made in Beijing / Beijing
As a self-operated brand of JD.com, it has a large amount of traffic and resources, and has strong production and sales strength. Since its launch in 2018, the sales scope has included digital home appliances, furniture and building materials, personal care and beauty, daily necessities, clothing and bags, etc., and the products have been favored by many consumers with high cost performance.
The bags made in Beijing are mainly suitcases, backpacks and computer bags, with simple and atmospheric style design, and its foundry has the production experience of Samsonite, French Ambassador and other big-name luggage brands, and the quality control is stable.
The suitcases made in Beijing are mainly PC hard cases, among which the popular youth version suitcase is made of PC material from Covestro, Germany, with a three-layer composite process, which is strong and not easy to deform. In addition to the classic black, gray and silver, the color scheme also includes vintage olive green, fresh peach pink and cheese yellow, although the cabinet is not overly designed, but still has a sense of style.
The PC cases made in Beijing are basically made of Covestro PC material in Germany, and the quality performance is good in the PC box, and the price is concentrated within 500 yuan, which is very price advantageous compared with the suitcase of the same material. In addition, the price of its metal box made of aviation-grade aluminum-magnesium alloy does not exceed 700 yuan, and the cost performance is also quite high, which is very suitable for people with a limited budget.