When you have a close look at some of the classy looking luggage available in department stores today it is clear design trends, manufacturing techniques and modern materials have had a big influence. For example, the consumers can now buy some very stylish looking luggage in trendy colors, made from either modern lightweight fabrics or fashionable glossy finished polycarbonate material.

To meet the traveling requirements and demands of consumers many bag manufacturers endeavor to make modern designed luggage with functional features to make journeys for passengers as painless and trouble-free as possible. Part of that manufacturing process involves a demanding string of tests on sample prototypes before a new style of bag is introduced to the market. As a consequence many bag manufacturers provide long term guarantees, some up to 10 years on their bags because of the confidence they have in the quality of the finished product.

To see someone today struggling along carrying a large piece of luggage by hand is rare, with many travelers preferring to use modern luggage sets fitted with up-to-date recessed wheels that can be easily pulled along by telescopic pull-handles. There are also expandable luggage sets with 2 or 4 wheels that can be either spun in a full circle or in a straight line.

Travelers who prefer to travel in style can also acquire designer luggage manufactured for international brands such as Prada and Pierre Cardin. Although these well-made luggage sets are expensive, they are generally very durable and made from high quality materials.

Another interesting and innovative feature worth mentioning is the TSA (Travel Sure Authorized) lock which is a unique combination lock system designed to meet American authorities restrictions on locks. For example, if traveling to the USA from overseas any luggage fitted with the TSA locking system allows American airport officials to check the contents of your bag with a TSA master key (if necessary) thereby avoiding the necessity to break open and damaging your bag.

Another feature that can be found on some luggage designs is the innovative “secure tech zip” which is a hard wearing double track type zip. Because this innovative zip is extremely difficult to force open it should provide the owner with more peace of mind knowing his/her luggage contents are better protected.