Samsonite announced the launch of its new luggage collection named ‘Magnum Eco’, a durable, lightweight luggage collection that harnesses the innovative advancements of recycled material Recyclex. The collection is made with the use of Recyclex technology, and the luggage boasts exterior shells made from recycled polypropylene (PP) and inside fabric made from recycled PET bottles. 

This new collection is the result of years of research and development and close collaboration with Quality Circular Polymers, the plastics recycling joint venture of Suez and LyondellBasell.

"We are delighted to provide Samsonite with solutions that cover the whole value chain to produce high-quality secondary raw materials and satisfy the highest standards, from industries to consumers,” commented Antoine Grange, CEO of Suez Recycling and Recovery in Asia,

"We are honoured to be a part of the solution to end plastic waste and welcome the opportunity to partner with Samsonite," said Ken Lane, Executive Vice President, Global Olefins & Polyolefins of LyondellBasell. "The Magnum Eco is a perfect use for our recycled material because it gives new purpose to this valuable resource by providing travelers with a long-lasting product." 

Magnum Eco also boasts lightweight and impact-resistant qualities. The suitcase has been through all the rigorous strength tests that Samsonite is known for and is amongst the lightest in its category, as per the statement.  

"Over the past 111 years, Samsonite has focused on innovation, design, and has been an industry leader in using new materials," said Paul Melkebeke, Samsonite President APAC and Middle East. "Magnum Eco is our further proof to pioneering solutions for the decades to come helping travellers' journey further."