Samsonite to support global fight against plastic bottles
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Samsonite has launched an eco luggage collection for Asia made of Recyclex, a material comprising 100 per cent post-consumer recycled plastic (PET) bottles. As part of its public-facing environmental program, Samsonite has been working with one of its suppliers to create sustainable materials suitable for travel and lifestyle products. The company claims its new innovation Recyclex is as durable and reliable as Samsonite’s polyester fabric made from virgin materials, with the added benefit of reducing plastic waste.
Subrata Dutta, president of Samsonite Asia Pacific said sustainability is a priority that runs through Samsonite’s products.
“We recognise that travellers are increasingly aware of environmental protection and looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint … We expect to generate stronger awareness of environmental protection in the market, and will continue to seek opportunities to maximise the use of recycled and recyclable materials in our products and packaging.”
The products consumed more than 400,000 recycled plastic bottles in Asia. On some items, cork serves as an alternative for the polyurethane trim on the carry handles, logo, ID tag and back protection.
Over the next two years, Samsonite will launch at least 30 product lines worldwide made from recycled materials such as rPET and recycled polypropylene.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific region is the new eco luggage collection initially available in?
Which specific region is the new eco luggage collection initially available in?
The new eco luggage collection made from Recyclex has been launched for Asia. This is part of Samsonite's public-facing environmental programme.
Q.How does Samsonite ensure the durability of its new Recyclex material?
How does Samsonite ensure the durability of its new Recyclex material?
Samsonite claims that its new Recyclex material is as durable and reliable as their polyester fabric made from virgin materials. This ensures the quality expected from their products.
Q.What is Samsonite's broader plan for using recycled materials in its products globally?
What is Samsonite's broader plan for using recycled materials in its products globally?
Over the next two years, Samsonite plans to launch at least 30 product lines worldwide. These lines will be made from recycled materials, including rPET and recycled polypropylene.
Q.What alternative material is being used for some trim components on the new products?
What alternative material is being used for some trim components on the new products?
On some items, cork is being used as an alternative for the polyurethane trim. This applies to components such as carry handles, the logo, ID tags, and back protection.
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