Founded in 1910 in Denver, Colorado, Samsonite began as a small trunk manufacturer, focused on creating durable, stylish luggage. Named after the biblical figure Samson, the brand quickly became synonymous with strength and quality. Over the decades, Samsonite led the way in innovation, introducing the first modern suitcase and pioneering hard-sided and lightweight designs.

Today, Samsonite is a global leader in travel gear, known for blending cutting-edge technology with timeless style. With over a century of expertise, the brand continues to set the standard for quality, durability, and innovation in the world of travel.

Samsonite Sustainability

Sustainability at Samsonite focuses on three key areas: Product, Planet, and People. Through these pillars, Samsonite aims to create more sustainable products, reduce its environmental impact, and support people and communities.

Product — More Sustainable Materials

Samsonite continues to transform how its products are made by incorporating more sustainable materials while maintaining durability and performance. This includes recycled polyester, recycled polypropylene, recycled polycarbonate, and recycled aluminum. In 2025, approximately 52% of Samsonite’s net sales came from products incorporating some recycled materials.

Key milestones:

• 2018 — Recycled Polyester: Introduced post-consumer recycled PET plastic from recycled water bottles into selected collections, with its use expanding across linings and outer fabrics.
• 2019 — Recycled Polypropylene & Polycarbonate: Introduced the Samsonite S’Cure Eco, incorporating recycled polypropylene from household waste such as yogurt cups.
• 2024 — Recycled Aluminum: Expanded the use of recycled materials into aluminum components, including pull handles, using sources such as recycled aircraft materials and soda cans.

Planet — Reducing Environmental Impact

Samsonite is committed to minimising its impact on the planet by reducing its product footprint and cutting emissions from its own operations. Its sustainability efforts also focus on improving product longevity, repairability, and moving towards more circular solutions.

People — Creating Opportunities

With the Golden Rule as a guiding principle, Samsonite is dedicated to creating more opportunities for its people so they can benefit from the company’s progress. This reflects a focus on supporting people while building positive, lasting progress.

Together, Product, Planet, and People represent Samsonite’s approach to creating more sustainable products, reducing environmental impact, and generating positive social value.