# Efficient Folding Suitcases Nendo Kame Luggage Has a Flexible Fabric Cover That Simply Rolls Aside By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-suitcases References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/products/kame/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/works/kame-2/?erelease) Seemingly inspired by those creased [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henri-matisse-x-casetify) covers, these folding suitcases make accessing your possessions easy. The majority of wheeled suitcases have heavy and cumbersome lids that can be annoying to open in tight quarters, so [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragments-becoming) has worked to reinvent carry-on baggage with a pliable component. The reinforced outer faces of Kame luggage have creases built-in, enabling the user to peel the panel back halfway, or to roll it to the side entirely. Five vertical folds allow you to curl the lid into a compact scroll that gives you full access to your clothes inside; meanwhile, the single horizontal one lets you conveniently pull out bits and pieces without having to lay the thing down and expose your gear. The hybrid cloth and polycarbonate folding suitcases are part of a new [Fabbrica](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-design-group) Pelletterie Milano collection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Flexible Suitcase Design:** Designing suitcases with flexible components that allow easy access to belongings in tight spaces. - **Creased Panel Design:** Incorporating creased panels in suitcase lids to enable users to peel back or roll aside for full access to contents. - **Hybrid Material Suitcases:** Combining fabric and polycarbonate materials to create innovative folding suitcases. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Travel and Luggage:** Opportunity for luggage manufacturers to create more user-friendly and efficient suitcase designs. - **Design and Fashion:** Incorporating creased panel designs and hybrid materials in fashion-forward luggage collections. - **Technology and Accessories:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop smart features and accessories for folding suitcases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collapsible Space-Saving Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jollying-pebble-suitcase.md) - [Slim Collapsible Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-luggage.md) - [Foldable Luxury Luggage Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-foldable.md) - [Business Traveler Suitcase Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-luggage.md) - [Wardrobe-Style Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drobe-luggage.md) - [Closet-Equipped Luggage Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flightable-closet.md) - [Pop-Up Closet Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moma-solgaard.md) - [Simplistic Repair-Friendly Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transit-carryon.md) - [Lounge Chair Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bagletti-suitcase.md)