Glossary of Luggage Terms and Phrases

No guide to luggage would be complete without definitions for all the terminology associated with the many different styles and formats of suitcases, carry-on baggage and other varieties of bags used whilst travelling, along with the types of materials and hardware used in their design and construction.

Here you'll find an A to Z of all the jargon you may come across whilst choosing, buying and using your luggage, from terms like "ABS" to phrases such as "YKK Zip", along with everything in between.

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