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F1-inspired carbon fibre case launched

Each trolley case is made from the Hypetex material, which was created by engineers from Formula 1 racing.

11th July 2017

Innovation in Textiles
 |  London

Transport/​Aerospace

Each trolley case is made from the Hypetex material, which was created by engineers from Formula 1 racing. The outer shell is accompanied by leather corners and straps in either a rich burgundy shade or classic black, complete with a plush quilted microfibre lining.

“We were really impressed with the durability of the Hypetex material. It was easy to integrate into our existing design and offers our customers the option to have the highest standard of protection for a suitcase in our much-loved classic style,” said Charlotte Seddon, designer at Globe-Trotter.

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