Before a SUITSUIT suitcase is allowed to travel the world with you, it must first complete a journey of its own. Each suitcase undergoes a series of rigorous tests, all designed to simulate even the most extreme conditions. Only when it passes these tests with ease does it earn the SUITSUIT logo – and your trust.
Wheel Durability Test
Wheels are perhaps the most frequently used part of a suitcase – and therefore one of the most important components to test thoroughly. That’s why every SUITSUIT wheel must undergo an extensive quality check – the so-called wheel durability test.
During this test, a fully packed suitcase (weighing up to 25 kg) rolls for many kilometers on a treadmill covered with bumps and uneven surfaces. This simulates years of intensive use across a variety of terrains. We closely monitor wear and tear, stability, noise level, and whether the wheels still roll as smoothly as they did at the start. Only wheels that withstand this prolonged stress with ease make it through to the final selection.
Zipper Strength Test
The zipper may be a small component, but it has to endure an incredible amount. That’s why every zipper we use is put through the dreaded zipper strength test. In this test, the zipper is opened and closed hundreds of times to ensure it continues to function smoothly, even after intensive use.
Our zippers are also tested for tensile strength: will they stay securely closed when the suitcase is packed tightly and under pressure? Only when a zipper passes these tests with ease is it deemed good enough for a SUITSUIT suitcase. Because true reliability lies in the smallest details.
Handle Jerk Test
Whether you're lifting your suitcase from an overhead compartment or pulling it off the luggage carousel – you need to be able to trust the handle without a second thought. That’s why all our handles undergo the handle jerk test: an intensive trial designed to prove they’re strong enough to last a lifetime.
In this test, a fully packed suitcase is repeatedly lifted by the handle using sudden jerking motions and varying forces. This simulates real-life situations where you need to act quickly, such as during loading, unloading, or a hectic transfer. Only when the handle withstands this strain hundreds of times without issue is it approved for use.
Curb Test
On every journey, your suitcase inevitably encounters curbs, thresholds, uneven tiles, or cobbled streets in charming old towns. That’s why every SUITSUIT suitcase must pass the curb test – a test that demonstrates how well the wheels and structure can withstand the sharp, sudden shocks of everyday obstacles.
In this test, the fully packed suitcase is repeatedly run over raised edges and abrupt transitions on a treadmill – simulating dozens of curb drops or impacts against hard edges. Afterward, we check whether the wheels still roll smoothly and ensure no other damage has occurred.
Pushbar Jerk Test
The telescopic handle – or pushbar – of a suitcase has a tough job. You pull it out, push it back in, sometimes lift the suitcase by it, and often drag the case behind you. That’s why the pushbar of every SUITSUIT suitcase is put through the pushbar jerk test – a rigorous trial in which it’s forcefully moved up and down 2,500 times while the suitcase is fully loaded.
These repeated movements simulate the jerks, bumps, and jolts that occur on stairs, platforms, and during lifting or pulling. Only if the pushbar still glides smoothly in and out after the test does it meet our standard.
Case Drop Test
Not every journey is a smooth one for a suitcase. They tumble off luggage belts or fall from overhead compartments – not to mention the less-than-gentle way they're sometimes tossed in and out of airplanes. That’s why every SUITSUIT suitcase undergoes the case drop test – a rigorous drop test designed to ensure it can handle life’s knocks and bumps.
In this test, a fully loaded suitcase is dropped repeatedly from various heights and angles onto a hard surface. After each drop, we check whether the zippers, wheels, and handles are still functioning properly, and whether the structure of the case remains fully intact. Only the suitcases that pass this test with ease earn the right to carry the SUITSUIT name.
Tumble Test
One of the most demanding parts of our testing programme is the so-called tumble test. In this test, the suitcase is placed inside a large rotating drum where it is repeatedly lifted, dropped, knocked, and thrown – simulating the rough handling it might endure dozens of times during a journey.
This relentless yet essential test compresses years of travel wear into just a few hours. During and after the test, we assess whether the shell remains intact, the wheels still run smoothly, the zip closes properly, the handle stays firmly in place, and the push bar continues to function as it should.
Only suitcases that pass this test with flying colours earn the SUITSUIT logo – and our full confidence.
