A
suitcase is a somewhat flat rectangular-shaped
bagA bag is a non-rigid mostly semi-rigid container, made of paper, cloth, plastic, leather, or some other flexible material.A bag is used for packaging and/or carrying items...
with rounded corners, either hard plastic or soft or made of cloth,
vinylA vinyl compound is any organic compound that contains a vinyl group , −CH=CH2. These are derivatives of ethene, CH2=CH2, with one hydrogen atom replaced with some other group...
or leather that more or less keeps its shape. It has a carrying handle on one side and is used mainly for transporting clothes and other possessions during trips. It opens on hinges like a door.
Suitcases lock with keys or a combination. Originally, suitcases were made of
woolWool is a fibrous protein derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles. The wool is taken from animals in the Caprinae family, principally sheep, but the hair of certain species of other mammals including: goats, llamas, and rabbits may also be called wool...
or
linenLinen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Linen is labor-intensive to manufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather....
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Most modern suitcases have built-in small wheels enabling them to be pulled along on hard flat surfaces by a fixed or extendable handle or by a retractable or stowable leash.
A
suitcase is a somewhat flat rectangular-shaped
bagA bag is a non-rigid mostly semi-rigid container, made of paper, cloth, plastic, leather, or some other flexible material.A bag is used for packaging and/or carrying items...
with rounded corners, either hard plastic or soft or made of cloth,
vinylA vinyl compound is any organic compound that contains a vinyl group , −CH=CH2. These are derivatives of ethene, CH2=CH2, with one hydrogen atom replaced with some other group...
or leather that more or less keeps its shape. It has a carrying handle on one side and is used mainly for transporting clothes and other possessions during trips. It opens on hinges like a door.
Suitcases lock with keys or a combination. Originally, suitcases were made of
woolWool is a fibrous protein derived from the specialized skin cells called follicles. The wool is taken from animals in the Caprinae family, principally sheep, but the hair of certain species of other mammals including: goats, llamas, and rabbits may also be called wool...
or
linenLinen is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, Linum usitatissimum. Linen is labor-intensive to manufacture, but when it is made into garments, it is valued for its exceptional coolness and freshness in hot weather....
.
Most modern suitcases have built-in small wheels enabling them to be pulled along on hard flat surfaces by a fixed or extendable handle or by a retractable or stowable leash. Suitcases are a type of
luggageLuggage is any number of bags, cases and containers which hold a traveller's articles during transit. The modern traveller can be expected to have packages containing clothing, toiletries, small possessions, trip necessities, and on the return-trip, souvenirs...
.
A smaller, firmer suitcase, used mainly for transporting papers and office supplies is known as a
briefcaseA briefcase is a narrow box-shaped bag or case used mainly for carrying papers and other documents and equipped with a handle. Lawyers commonly use briefcases to carry briefs to present to a court, hence the name...
.
Airlines attach tags to luggage which is transported as checked luggage. Due to current security concerns, checked luggage may be inspected and the security staff may confiscate belongings that are prohibited on-board aircraft.
Variations
Some suitcases that include a telescopic handle and wheels are known as
trolley cases. Trolley cases typically two fixed wheels on one end with the handle located on the opposite for vertical movement.
Trolley case brands
- American Tourister
American Tourister is a well known brand of suitcase.Immigrant Sol Koffler founded American Luggage Works in Providence, Rhode Island in either 1932 or 1933 with his life savings. He was determined to produce luggage priced at $1 in the midst of the Great Depression...
- Antler Luggage
Antler Luggage is a brand of suitcase.Antler Luggage has been in the luxury travel luggage and holiday luggage business for over 80 years, with the company origins going back even further. The head office site is in Bury, North Manchester....
- Burton Snowboards
- Delsey
Delsey is a French luggage manufacturer. It had is origin in the Delahaye company which, in 1911, specialized in the manufacture of cameras, typewriters and record players....
- Gravis
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- Patagonia
Patagonia, Inc. is a Ventura, California-based clothing company, focusing mainly on outdoor clothing. The company is a member of several environmental movements and is considered a socially responsible company...
- Samsonite
The Samsonite Corporation makes luggage with its products ranging from large suitcases to small toiletries bags and briefcases. It was started in Denver, CO, in 1910 by Jesse Shwayder, as the Shwayder Trunk Manufacturing Company. Shwayder named one of his initial cases "Samson", after the Biblical...
- Tumi Inc.
- Voyager Luggage
- Zero Halliburton
Zero Halliburton is a company which manufactures hard-wearing travel cases and briefcases, mainly out of aluminium. It was originally a metal fabrication company called Zierold Company, which in 1946 changed its name to Zero Corporation. In 1952 Zero, which until then had no relation to...
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See also
- Holdall
A holdall, or gym bag in the US, is a large bag made of cloth or leather typically with a rectangular base and a zippered opening at the top...
- Backpack
A bookbag is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on one's back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders, but there can be exceptions...
- Shoulder strap
A shoulder strap is a strap over a shoulder that supports the weight of clothing or accessories.A shoulder strap may refer to a number of things:-Carrier shoulder strap:...
s
- Briefcase
A briefcase is a narrow box-shaped bag or case used mainly for carrying papers and other documents and equipped with a handle. Lawyers commonly use briefcases to carry briefs to present to a court, hence the name...
. The French variation of the word is Portmanteau (travelling case).
- Wheel
A wheel is a circular device that is capable of rotating on its axis, facilitating movement or transportation whilst supporting a load , or performing labour in machines. Common examples are found in transport applications. A wheel, together with an axle overcomes friction by facilitating motion by...
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