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Case materials at a glance: Which material suits your needs?

Choosing the right suitcase material is crucial for travellers who value functionality, durability and design. Whether you're travelling on a weekend getaway, around the world or on a business trip - the material of your suitcase has a significant impact on its weight, protection and durability.

Case materials at a glance: Which material suits your needs?

Case materials - a comparison

The choice of the right case material depends primarily on individual requirements. Polycarbonate (PC) and CURV offer maximum robustness and scratch resistance, making them ideal for frequent travellers, while polypropylene (PP) and ABS offer cheaper alternatives, but with lower durability and scratch resistance properties. Aluminium offers exceptional durability, but is heavier and more expensive compared to polycarbonate and CURV. For soft luggage, nylon and polyester (PES) offer an affordable and flexible solution, but with less protection against external influences.

Criteria

CURV

Nylon

ALU

ABS

PES

Weight

5/5

4/5

5/5

2/5

3/5

4/5

Flexibility

5/5

3/5

4/5

1/5

3/5

Robust

5/5

4/5

3/5

2/5

Temperature resistant

4/5

5/5

3/5

4/5

2/5

Scratch-resistant

4/5

3/5

2/5

5/5

2/5

Water resistant

5/5

3/5

5/5

4/5

2/5

Durable

5/5

4/5

5/5

3/5

Price

3/5

1/5

4/5

2/5

3/5

5/5

Result

4.50

4.38

3.75

3.50

3.13

Summary of the materials:

1st CURV & Polycarbonate (PC): Both materials are at the top with excellent robustness, flexibility and lightness. Polycarbonate also scores points for its wider availability and versatility.

2. polypropylene (PP): A solid material with good water resistance and an attractive price-performance ratio, but less flexible than PC or CURV.

3. nylon: Particularly light and flexible, ideal for soft-shell cases, but less impact and scratch resistant.

4. aluminium: Stylish and extremely durable, but heavier and susceptible to scratches. Ideal for frequent travellers who value protection.

5. ABS: A cheaper hard shell option with acceptable stability, but less durable and temperature resistant.

6. polyester (PES): Often used for soft luggage, inexpensive and lightweight, but not particularly robust or water-resistant.

Case materials - a comparison

The choice of the right case material depends primarily on individual requirements. Polycarbonate (PC) and CURV offer maximum robustness and scratch resistance, making them ideal for frequent travellers, while Polypropylene (PP) and ABS offer cheaper alternatives, but with lower durability and scratch resistance properties. Aluminium offers exceptional durability, but is heavier and more expensive than polycarbonate and CURV. For soft luggage Nylon and Polyester (PES) a favourable and flexible solution, but with less protection against external influences.

Criteria

CURV

Nylon

ALU

ABS

PES

Weight

5/5

4/5

5/5

2/5

3/5

4/5

Flexibility

5/5

3/5

4/5

1/5

3/5

Robust

5/5

4/5

3/5

2/5

Temperature resistant

4/5

5/5

3/5

4/5

2/5

Scratch-resistant

4/5

3/5

2/5

5/5

2/5

Water resistant

5/5

3/5

5/5

4/5

2/5

Durable

5/5

4/5

5/5

3/5

Price

3/5

1/5

4/5

2/5

3/5

5/5

Result

4.5

4.38

3.75

3.5

3.13

Summary of the materials:

1st CURV & Polycarbonate (PC): Both materials are at the top with excellent robustness, flexibility and lightness. Polycarbonate also scores points for its wider availability and versatility.

2. polypropylene (PP): A solid material with good water resistance and an attractive price-performance ratio, but less flexible than PC or CURV.

3. nylon: Particularly light and flexible, ideal for soft-shell cases, but less impact and scratch resistant.

4. aluminium: Stylish and extremely durable, but heavier and susceptible to scratches. Ideal for frequent travellers who value protection.

5. ABS: A cheaper hard shell option with acceptable stability, but less durable and temperature resistant.

6. polyester (PES): Often used for soft luggage, inexpensive and light, but not particularly robust or water-resistant.

Polycarbonate: The all-rounder among case materials

Timeless, elegant, safe - polycarbonate is considered one of the most modern solutions in case manufacturing and combines lightness with impressive durability. You can expect maximum reliability here. The thermoplastic polymer is extremely impact-resistant, ensuring that your belongings are optimally protected even when travelling.

Polycarbonate: The all-rounder among case materials

Advantages of polycarbonate cases:

Lightweight: Thanks to its low weight, your luggage can be transported comfortably even under heavy loads.
Robustness: Polycarbonate is impact-resistant and can withstand heavy loads, making it ideal for frequent travellers.
Weather resistance: UV radiation, rain and temperature fluctuations do not affect the material.
Flexibility: The material yields slightly under pressure without deforming permanently - additional protection against cracks and breaks.

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Advantages of polycarbonate cases:

Lightweight: Thanks to its low weight, your luggage can be transported comfortably even under heavy loads.
Robustness: Polycarbonate is impact-resistant and can withstand heavy loads, making it ideal for frequent travellers.
Weather resistance: UV radiation, rain and temperature fluctuations do not affect the material.
Flexibility: The material yields slightly under pressure without deforming permanently – additional protection against cracks and breaks.

The polycarbonate cases from TITAN combine these material properties with a contemporary design and well thought-out functions. They are available in various sizes and colours and therefore offer the perfect solution for every requirement. If you want to combine a sturdy piece of luggage with style and elegant design, you will find the right piece of luggage at TITAN.

The polycarbonate cases from TITAN combine these material properties with a contemporary design and sophisticated functions. They are available in various sizes and colours and therefore offer the perfect solution for every requirement. If you want to combine a sturdy piece of luggage with style and elegant design, you will find the right piece of luggage at TITAN.

Important aspects when choosing a suitcase

Weight and handling: A lightweight suitcase is not only advantageous when checking in, but also makes transport easier. Polycarbonate scores points here thanks to its low weight without compromising on stability.

Security features: High-quality suitcases are equipped with modern security features such as TSA locks. These allow luggage to be securely checked when travelling internationally without damaging the suitcase.

Design and functionality: In addition to the choice of materials, the inner values also play a role. Intelligent interior organisation, high-quality wheels and ergonomic carrying handles increase comfort.

You can ask yourself these questions to choose the ideal suitcase for you:

Business trips or long holidays - how often do you travel?
How important is the weight of your suitcase to you?
What kind of protection does your suitcase need?
Budget or premium - how much are you willing to spend?
Appearance and surface quality - what role do the aesthetics of your case play for you?
Longevity - is long-term use of particular importance?
Environmental awareness - does the sustainability of the suitcase play a role for you?

Important aspects when choosing a suitcase

You can ask yourself these questions to choose the ideal suitcase for you:

Business trips or long holidays - how often do you travel?
How important is the weight of your suitcase to you?
What kind of protection does your suitcase need?
Budget or premium - how much are you willing to spend?
Appearance and surface quality - what role do the aesthetics of your case play for you?
Longevity - is long-term use of particular importance?
Environmental awareness - does the sustainability of the suitcase play a role for you?

Attention business travellers: Why polycarbonate is the ideal choice

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Anyone who travels a lot on business knows how important reliability and functionality are when it comes to luggage. Polycarbonate cases from TITAN offer the perfect combination of lightness, durability and elegant design. The polycarbonate front pocket case reliably protects important documents, laptops and clothing, even when travelling.

In addition, the light weight makes handling effortless, whether on the way to a meeting or sprinting through the airport. TITAN offers special models with integrated organisational units that business travellers will particularly appreciate.

Conclusion: Case materials

The choice of case material depends on your individual requirements. Polycarbonate is versatile and an excellent choice for both personal travel and business. TITAN uses high-quality materials and innovative designs to create suitcases that make travelling easier, safer and more stylish.

Experience the variety of TITAN polycarbonate cases and find your perfect piece of luggage.

Conclusion: Case materials

Experience the variety of TITAN polycarbonate cases and find your perfect piece of luggage.