# Rugged Carbon Fiber Suitcases The Globe-Trotter Carbon Trolley Case Ensures Your Gear Never Breaks By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-08-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trolley-case References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/globe-trotter-carbon-trolley-case/) & [globe-trotter](https://www.globe-trotter.com) Suitcases have to be able to handle the rough and tumble when it comes to travel, so the Globe-Trotter Carbon Trolley Case is designed to ensure this is always a constant capability. The suitcase is designed with the brand's new [Hypetex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parcours-x-hypetex) carbon fiber material that is used across the entirety of the case in order to make it ideal for years of travel. The Globe-Trotter Carbon Trolley Case has been designed with a series of [leather straps and corners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottega-veneta-6) that have been done in Burgundy or black to match your preference. The suitcase comes as a celebration of the brand's 120th anniversary and has been limited to just 120 pieces at a cost of $4,500 each, which makes it a [limited-edition unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ptolemy-mann-x-rimowa-cabin-threshold) ideal for the avid traveler. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Carbon Fiber Luggage:** Designing new materials like Hypetex carbon fiber for luggage allow for more durability while travelling. - **Luxury Limited-edition Products:** Producing limited-edition products and selling them at a high cost creates exclusivity and a sense of luxury for consumers. - **Preference-based Customization:** Providing customization options like leather color and finish allows customers to create a product that meets their individual preferences and style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Luggage Retail:** Design and retail of products that allow consumers to travel in style without fear of damage to their luggage. - **Luxury Fashion and Accessories:** Creating luxury, limited-edition products, like high-end luggage, for consumers that appreciate opulence and exclusivity. - **Product Customization and Personalization Services:** Providing customization options for luxury products, such as color modifications, that meet customer wants and needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaboration Sonic Artwork Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-aston-martin.md) - [Premium British-Themed Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amf1-luggage.md) - [Fictional Spy-Inspired Suitvases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/james-bond-carryon-trolley-case.md) - [Green-Hued Secret Agent Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-no-time-to-die-attache.md) - [Hybrid Ultra-Strong Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-roller-pro.md) - [Aerospace-Grade Titanium Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerionn-forma.md) - [Smartphone Case-Inspired Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardshell-carryon-suitcase.md) - [Collaborative Cartoon Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globetrotter-x-disney-carryon-case.md) - [Grooved Aluminum Luggages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-5.md)