We used to buy suitcases just for their looks and capacity. But today? Smart, beautifully designed, made from old suitcases, with a QR code and a sustainable soul. Meet Samsonite ESSENS and PROXIS Circular.
In a world where every gram of carbon counts, Samsonite showed that even the traditional luggage industry can go green. Their limited edition circular suitcases Samsonite ESSENS and PROXIS They're not just a fashion statement, they're a manifesto for a modern sustainability revolution. Let's take a look at why this news has stirred hearts (and airports) around the world.
What is a digital suitcase passport anyway?
No, it's not a secret. James Bond device. The Digital Passport is a QR code that you find on your suitcase that reveals everything from the origin of the materials to recycling tips. It's like an Instagram profile for your luggage, except instead of selfies, it contains ingredients, provenance and care tips. Complete transparency that's both cool and responsible.
Samsonite ESSENS™ Circular: A suitcase that once lived a second life
Samsonite ESSENS Circular is a true eco-friendly suitcase. Its exterior is made from 80% recycled materials, and the entire suitcase contains 70% recycled content. And what's the most amazing thing? 35% of these materials come from old Samsonite suitcases! Yes, your former travel companion may be back on the road, just in a different form.
Plus, it's designed with repairability in mind. Wheels? They're easy to take apart and repair. This isn't a one-time suitcase, but a partner for long, repeated trips.
PROXIS™ Circular: When your suitcase smells like cooking
Well, not exactly. But PROXIS™ Circular boasts a very special trick: its materials come from… waste cooking oil! Yes, you read that right. Using bio-circular materials and ISCC certification, Samsonite transforms kitchen scraps into futuristic travel companions.
The result? A suitcase, which contains 65% of bio-circular and recycled materials, while maintaining Samsonite's legendary durability and design. So the excess oil from your fries might be traveling with you to Bali next time.
Travel responsibly: Samsonite ESSENS™ and PROXIS™ Circular – the sustainable luggage of the future
At a time when every decision counts for the future of the planet, Samsonite proves that elegance, functionality and sustainability can be combined with the ESSENS™ and PROXIS™ Circular collections. These suitcases are not just a means of transporting your clothes, but a symbol of conscious travel.
Samsonite ESSENS™ Circular is made from 70% recycled materials, 35% from old Samsonite suitcases. Its design allows for easy repair of wheels and other components, extending its lifespan and reducing waste. It also comes with a digital passport – a QR code that reveals the origin of the materials and offers recycling tips.
Samsonite PROXIS™ Circular goes one step further. It's made from Roxkin™, a material that contains 65% of bio-circular and recycled materials, even from waste cooking oil. Despite its lightness, it's incredibly durable, as proven by the fact that it's been tested in extreme conditions, including a 130,000-foot drop.
By choosing these suitcases, you are not only making your travels easier, but also contributing to a better future for our planet. Samsonite is not following trends, it is creating them – and you can be part of this sustainable revolution.
Last updated 2025-06-02 / Affiliate links / Photo source: Amazon Product Advertising API
Conclusion: Travel smart, travel responsibly
Samsonite ESSENS™ and PROXIS™ Circular are not just suitcases, they are movements. With these products, Samsonite does not follow trends, but creates them. And in doing so, it proves that even the most everyday objects – like luggage – can be.
