Luggage Considerations
We’re building luggage where impact protection, modularity, and washability all have to coexist.
As part of our ongoing material research, we revisited Material ConneXion to explore interior protection systems for a profession that carries sensitive tools.
The brief:
• Lightweight
• Cleanable
• Flexible but protective
• Modular grid or shelving structure
• Adaptable over time
A few routes we’re evaluating:
Recyclable post-industrial masterbatch
Used to increase impact strength and reduce plastic consumption, blending circular carbonates and olefins into common resins like PE and PP. Potential performance gains with lower virgin content.
Post-consumer recycled PC + ABS blends
Grades with 35-75% post-consumer recycled content derived from water bottles, CDs, and automotive lighting. Familiar processing, strong aesthetics, and long-lasting consumer applications.
Laminated composite foam systems
Foams laminated to textiles, thermoplastic films, or coated fabrics. Frequently used in medical and industrial protection products. Promising for lightweight, structured interior protection zones.
For this collaboration, we’re evaluating tradeoffs across weight, durability, cleanability, modularity, and material circularity.
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