# Temperature-Resistant Suitcases The Tumi Latitude Luggage Collection is Durable and Handsome By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-24 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumi-latitude References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/article/tumi-latitude-luggage-collection/) & [ca.tumi](https://ca.tumi.com/c/latitude) The Tumi Latitude Luggage Collection has been announced by the iconic travel brand as a new iteration of its classic cases that will offer enhanced capabilities for travelers to enjoy when heading abroad. The suitcases are crafted from [rugged, self-reinforced polypropylene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-roller-pro) and feature a [ballistic outer shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pelican-atx-carryon) that boasts a stylish series of ripples and curves. This enables the case to shift, bend and flex during travel to eliminate the occurrence of a crack from ever happening. The Tumi Latitude Luggage Collection cases are resistant to breaks and extreme temperatures, while a low-profile [TSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stamford-20-collection)-approved lock and lightweight spinning wheels ensure smooth sailing through terminals. The cases come in three size options to suit trips that range in length from short, to extended. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Temperature-resistant Luggage:** The development of new materials or design features that enhance luggage durability and functionality in extreme temperatures could disrupt the luggage industry. - **Flexible Suitcases:** Creating suitcases that can shift, bend and flex during travel to prevent cracks could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the luggage industry. - **Smart Luggage Features:** Integrating smart features such as low-profile TSA-approved locks and lightweight spinning wheels for easy travel experience can be a disruptive innovation in the luggage industry. ### Where This Applies - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry is the most relevant industry to this trend as luggage is an essential part of this industry. - **Materials Science and Engineering:** The development of new materials that can provide enhanced durability to luggage can create disruptive innovation opportunities for the materials science and engineering industry. - **Design and Manufacturing:** Creating flexible, durable and functional suitcases can be a disruptive innovation in the design and manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxury Collaboration Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-tumi.md) - [Titanium Luggage Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-titanium.md) - [Warmly-Hued Metallic Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-titanium.md) - [Hard-Shell Luggage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncompromisingly-light-campaign.md) - [Uniquely Constructed Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-luggage-collection.md) - [Exclusive Gold-Hued Luggage Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldhued-luggage.md) - [Aerospace-Grade Titanium Suitcases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerionn-forma.md) - [Modernized Ultra-Durable Luggage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultradurable-luggage.md) - [Tactical Weatherproof Carry-On Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-carryon.md)