Seeking the ideal suitcase
- Published: 30 Jul 2012 at 00.00
- Newspaper section: Life
Travel has become a regular part of many of our lives and to make the experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible we prefer luggage that is comfortable to carry, easy to manoeuvre, weather-resistant and hard-wearing.
This month's issue of Chalard Sue (Smart Buyer) magazine carries a report on the results of laboratory tests conducted on a wide array of suitcase brands by International Consumer Research & Testing, the international consumer organisation.
Two categories of luggage were put under the spotlight: soft-sided suitcases made from polyester; and hardshell models made from polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC) and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS).
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