Tested for the Journey: Our Luggage Durability Standards

At Jekyll & Hide, we believe that premium luggage is more than a travel accessory; it is a lifetime companion. For the frequent flyer, a suitcase must survive more than just a flight—it must withstand the rigors of global transit while maintaining its sophisticated aesthetic. From our luxury cabin trolleys to our large check-in suitcases, every piece is engineered for performance.

To ensure we provide the best checked luggage on the market, each design undergoes a series of "stress tests" that simulate years of heavy travel:

The Drop Test: Our premium hardshell and leather luggage is loaded to maximum capacity and dropped from various heights and angles. This ensures the integrity of the frame and the resilience of our full-grain leather.
The Tumble Test: We place our bags in a giant rotating drum with metal spikes to simulate the rough handling of airport baggage carousels. This is why our check-in luggage remains the choice for elite travelers.
The Handle Jerk Test: The telescopic handle is the heart of a cabin bag. We test ours over 5,000 times under load to ensure it never jams or breaks when you’re rushing for a connection.
The Mileage Test: Our 360° spinner wheels are "walked" for over 20 kilometers on uneven surfaces to guarantee smooth, silent mobility from the paved streets of London to the marble floors of luxury lounges.
The Hardware Stress Test: Every TSA-approved lock and high-tensile zipper is tested for thousands of cycles to prevent failure in transit.

TESTED FOR THE JOURNEY: OUR LUGGAGE DURABILITY STANDARDS

At Jekyll & Hide, we believe luxury should last. That’s why every piece in our luggage collection — from Cabin to Large Spinner Trolley — undergoes a suite of rigorous durability tests. Built with premium materials and engineered to meet the challenges of real-world travel, our luggage is tested for trust, tested for time.

THE TESTING

TELESCOPIC HANDLE TEST

Each suitcase is loaded with 25 kg and repeatedly dropped and stopped by the telescopic handle over 300 cycles to test handle strength and overall durability.

CARRY HANDLE TEST

Each suitcase is loaded with 25 kg and dropped using the side carry handle over 300 cycles to test its strength and overall durability.

MILEAGE TEST

Each suitcase, loaded with 25 kg, is rolled at a 45° angle over 32 km on a rough-surface treadmill to test its durability on uneven terrain.

DROP TEST

We test our luggage by dropping each 25 kg-loaded suitcase from 90 cm onto surfaces, edges, and corners to ensure strength and resilience.

BUILT TO ENDURE. CRAFTED TO IMPRESS.

Our luggage isn’t just tested in labs — it’s tested in life. Whether you're hauling it through Heathrow, rolling through Rome, or storing it overhead in Tokyo, it’s built to stand up to the demands of modern travel.

This page is part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, craftsmanship, and customer confidence.