Tumi is considered one of the best high-end suitcase manufacturers in the world, with 350 stores in more than 75 countries around the world, and user praise and loyalty are very high. In 2016, Tumi was acquired by Samsonite, the world's largest luggage manufacturer, with the aim of filling a gap in the Samsonite Group's premium brands. Tumi's performance has proven to be true, and in the more than two years since it was acquired by Samsonite, Tumi has ranked second only to the main brand Samsonite in annual global sales among all the group's brands.
 
In the 2017 Consumer Reports Suitcase User Survey in the United States, Tumi ranked eighth in both carry-on and check-in cases, achieving a "very good" or even "excellent" rating in various indicators, as Tumi tests suitcases in 30 combinations to ensure the quality of the products is high before they are officially released to the market.
 
Tumi's early luggage was mainly made of nylon material, which reached military standards and had excellent wear resistance. Today, hard cases are becoming a mainstream product in the suitcase market, but Tumi still focuses on nylon soft cases, as exemplified by the Alpha 2 series launched in 2017. The material is a unique FXT ballistic nylon fabric, combined with a unique weaving technology and a special coating technology, which improves durability to a higher level. The Durafold architecture technology strengthens the trunk frame and increases its load capacity. The corners of the suitcase are also fitted with bumper caps to resist external shocks and extend the service life.
 
Although the durability of the Tumi nylon soft case is excellent, but the lightness is not satisfactory, the general 20-inch boarding nylon box weighs about 3 kg, while the Tumi box is close to 4 kg, and the net weight of the Alpha 2 series 20-inch cabin suitcase is as high as 4.86 kg, which is at the bottom of the high-end suitcase, and the price of up to 6380 yuan has further weakened its competitiveness. Luckily, the Alpha 2 series has the Lever Lock™ expansion system, which provides more than 6cm of additional storage space, making it a place in terms of space storage.
 
If you want to combine the durability of a nylon soft case without sacrificing lightness, consider the Tumi Latitude collection, Tumi's most durable and lightweight suitcase to date. The main material is Tumi self-reinforcing ballistic nylon and is made of multi-layer specially woven self-reinforcing polypropylene (PP) ballistic material, and the shell adapts to the extrusion and bending of its surroundings. The weight of the short-distance travel suitcase (to be checked) is 3.72kg, and the capacity of 64L plus the double-compartment and hanger bracket design can basically meet the needs of short-distance travel, and the price of 6090 yuan is not cheap, but it is still more competitive than the Alpha 2.
 
In addition to PP hard cases, Tumi also provides other products made of different materials, such as the Tumi V3 series, which is the lightest hard case made of PC ABS, and the cabin suitcase weighs 3.23kg, which can be expanded to facilitate more carry-on luggage. If you're looking for a suitcase look, the 19 Degree Aluminum is a great choice, with its unique texture and metallic sheen. However, because it is made of aluminum alloy, the weight of the suitcase reaches 4.99kg, which is basically not related to lightness, and the price of 8980 yuan is more suitable for people with a large budget.
 
The Tumi suitcase is indeed expensive, because in addition to making the most of the different materials, it also pays equal attention to the details of the body components. For example, the X-BRACE 45® handle system is made of aircraft-grade aluminum, which is lighter and stronger, and is equipped with a three-level telescopic design to meet the needs of people of different heights. Four recessed twin wheels are placed in the trunk grooves, providing more storage space than a suitcase with external wheels, while lowering the center of gravity and allowing for stable and multi-directional movement.
 
In addition, Tumi has an exclusive Tumi Tracer program, which places a metal plate with a 20-digit registration number in each bag, and customers can register to enter their contact information into a central database, making it easy to retrieve even if they accidentally lose their bags.