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In choosing hard luggage there are 3 main considerations, weight, security and strength.
There are 3 main materials used in the construction of hard suitcases, ABS, Polypropolene and Polycarbon. ABS and Polypropolene are both rigid materials that have been used for a long time, Polypropolene is the preferred case for travel professionals as it is probably the toughest material. Polypropolene does have one drawback, no lining can be fixed to the interior because of the nature of the material, this makes the case more like a shell and does not have any feeling of luxury. ABS on the other hand can be lined and fitted with all kinds of extras, usually out of the 2 ABS are usually the most expensive. Both ABS and Polypropolene are fitted with fixed locks and are therefore very secure. Both these materials are quite heavy and can weigh up to 9kg for a large case
Polycarbon is a relativeley new case material that has a great advantage over other materials, it is lightweight. It is also strong as its flexibility absorbs impacts. As the case is flexible a zipper is fitter which may not be as secure as fixed locks, some manufacturers have attempted to overcome this by reversing the zipper and protecting it with a rubber strip.
There are 3 main materials used in the construction of hard suitcases, ABS, Polypropolene and Polycarbon. ABS and Polypropolene are both rigid materials that have been used for a long time, Polypropolene is the preferred case for travel professionals as it is probably the toughest material. Polypropolene does have one drawback, no lining can be fixed to the interior because of the nature of the material, this makes the case more like a shell and does not have any feeling of luxury. ABS on the other hand can be lined and fitted with all kinds of extras, usually out of the 2 ABS are usually the most expensive. Both ABS and Polypropolene are fitted with fixed locks and are therefore very secure. Both these materials are quite heavy and can weigh up to 9kg for a large case
Polycarbon is a relativeley new case material that has a great advantage over other materials, it is lightweight. It is also strong as its flexibility absorbs impacts. As the case is flexible a zipper is fitter which may not be as secure as fixed locks, some manufacturers have attempted to overcome this by reversing the zipper and protecting it with a rubber strip.
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