We started carrying Rimowa at Peace Frogs Travel/Outfitters a few years ago when they had just branched in to the US market. Rimowa is German born and with Oktoberfest beginning and our annual Rimowa sale going on now, I thought it a perfect time to write about why I love Rimowa.
1) Well, it has to be said…they are gorgeous pieces.
2) They are also incredibly durable. See # 3-6 and light-weight.
3) 100% German-made virgin polycarbonate is used to produce the Salsa hard-sided collections.
4) Rimowa was the first luggage maker to use polycarbonate in constructing luggage and theirs has become the industry standard for durable hard-sides.
5) Zippers are 2x as strong as the industry standard.
6) Wheels are manufactured to last long after others stop.
7) Every case is quality inspected at every stage of the process & the most important steps are done by hand.
8) The bags are tested & certified by the TUV, an independent 3rd party that provides trusted certification for the safety and integrity of parts & products.
9) Rimowa is steeped in history, having constructed hard-sided luggage for over 100 years, but they still find a way to remain incredibly innovative today.
10) For those of you looking for luggage that is made closer to home, Rimowa’s Salsa collections are manufactured in their facilities in Canada.– Lindsay, September 2015
