Founded in 1877, Hartmann is known for producing unique luggage collections such as the traditional American-style Wings and Tweed. In its long history of luggage production, in addition to maintaining the practical function of suitcases, luggage has always been regarded as a fashion accessory, 007 James Bond has carried a lightweight Hartmann SKYMATE suitcase in the novel "Life and Death", and even former US President Lyndon Johnson has used a SKYMATE suitcase.
Hartmann suitcases were ranked 10th and 11th respectively in the 2017 Consumer Reports Survey of Checked Containers and Carry-on Suitcases. For example, the classic Tweed Legend is made of 100% nylon tweed fabric, which is stain-resistant and durable, and the embossed design of the exterior gloss and the traditional leather badge are sleek and simple. The interior of the cabinet has an expansion design, the inner divider is removable, and the tri-fold padding is used to place the suit, which can keep the garment smooth and wrinkle-free. The casters are made of hardened steel bearing wheels, which are extremely stable and manoeuvrable.
In terms of hard case products, Hartmann mostly uses PC materials, and DENOVO is a more popular series. The PC material is light and durable, and the net weight of the 20-inch cabin suitcase is also 3.2kg, which is at the middle and upper level in the industry. THE LEATHER HANDLES ARE COMFORTABLE TO HOLD, AND THE HINOMOTO SPINNER WHEELS AND DOUBLE-BAR DESIGN ARE ALSO STANDARD IN PREMIUM SUITCASES, WHILE THE GLOSSY CASE IS INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE WITH COWHIDE TRIM AND RIVET EMBELLISHMENTS.
Hartmann was sold to Samsonite in 2012, so in Hartmann's trunks, you can also see the same product range as Samsonite shell suitcases, the 7R suitcase is made of CURV material, which has excellent deformation resistance and impact resistance, and the 20-inch cabin suitcase has a net weight of 1.98kg, which is slightly heavier than the shell suitcase. It has a metallic sheen on the outside, and the packing compartment is spacious and comes with shoelaces and a laundry bag. The suitcase is available in both single-lever and double-lever versions, and from a stability point of view, it is recommended to choose a double-lever version.
As a high-end brand of Samsonite Group, Hartmann's products are of course not cheap, such as the best-selling DENOVO series, the basic price starts from 4,000 yuan, and the 7R series is as high as 6,400 yuan, so it is suitable for people with a large budget.