# Electronic Suitcase Tags The Rimowa Bags Offer Digital Luggage Check-In for Added Simplicity By M | Published 2016-02-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suitcase-tag References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/rimowa-electronic-tag/) & [rimowa](http://www.rimowa.com/en-us/electronictag) The [Rimowa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-5) bags are engineered to simplify the travelling process with a series of [electronic suitcase tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knog-scout-travel) already incorporated into the luggage's design. The suitcase uses an E Ink display to showcase the luggage sticker along the side of the bag for easy marking and identification without the need for stickers or flimsy paper. This is ideal for reducing paper waste as well as keeping the identification process simple and stress-free. Conventionally most luggage bags receive a sticker or paper tag at airports when checked in through security. The [Rimowa Electronic Tag](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-3in1) creatively fuses the boarding tag as part of the suitcases design using E Ink. The tag is printed onto the bag uses the same Bluetooth connection that lets consumers check in at airports, greatly reducing the amount of time spent in line ups. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Electronic Suitcase Tags:** The Rimowa bags are incorporating electronic suitcase tags, eliminating the need for paper tags. - **Reducing Paper Waste:** The use of electronic suitcase tags helps reduce paper waste in the travel industry. - **Streamlined Identification Process:** The electronic tags simplify the luggage identification process, making it stress-free for travelers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel industry can benefit from implementing electronic suitcase tags to enhance customer convenience and improve efficiency. - **Smart Luggage Manufacturers:** Companies designing smart luggage can capitalize on the opportunity to incorporate electronic tags into their products. - **Airport Operations:** Airports can explore the use of electronic suitcase tags to streamline the check-in process and reduce waiting times for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [NFC-Enabled Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/straw-suitcases.md) - [Digital Airline Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-bag-tags.md) - [Grooved Aluminum Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-5.md) - [Metallic Optical Illusion Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-original-cabin-optical.md) - [Chic Sustainable Nylon Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-signature-collection.md) - [Timepiece-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-aeroease.md) - [Trackable Smart Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casesafe.md) - [Modernized Luxury Pilot Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-original-pilot-case.md) - [Discreet Trackable Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qantas-x-july.md)