Tumi Difference

THE TUMI
DIFFERENCE

You are our inspiration. The reason we obsess over creating pieces that constantly exceed expectations, down to the smallest detail. Test, test, test, reject and repeat. Each and every Tumi product is put through extraordinary paces to make sure it will perform flawlessly. No matter what pressure you put it under. Because things that work beautifully make life a beautiful work.

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BEFORE CROSSING THE FINISH LINE...

Environmental Cycle and UV Light Test

Suitcases routinely go from 120 degree tarmac heat to icy cargo holds at 35,000 feet. We test in extreme temperatures, so from Siberia to the Gobi, your case won’t buckle, crack, shrink, expand, distort or otherwise underperform.

Zipper Tensile Test Fact

Need to squeeze in one last pair of shoes? No problem. Your zipper has been extensively tested, and won’t tear.

... AT TUMI, PRODUCTS ARE PUT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF

30

UNIQUE TESTS, MANY OF WHICH WE PIONEERED

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Handle Jerk Test

How many times have you hoisted a packed bag by its handle? We put the telescoping handle through a series of pull and jerk tests to make sure it won’t pull out of the case.

Tumble Test

We pack the bags to capacity and put them in a large tumbler that tosses them around relentlessly. Cases have to sail through 125 cycles to meet our standards. The competition cracks between 15 and 60 cycles on average.

  • 1. Product Safety
  • 2. Colorfastness to Crocking
  • 3. Colorfastness to Water/Water Repellancy
  • 4. Colorfastness to Perspiration
  • 5. Colorfastness to UV Fading
  • 6. Oil Resistance
  • 7. Clean ability
  • 8. Finish Adhesion
  • 9. Abrasion Resistance
  • 10. Bally Flex
  • 11. Stiffness
  • 12. Tensile Strength
  • 13. Tear Strength
  • 14. Seam Strength
  • 15. Break/Pipiness
  • 16. Shrinkage
  • 17. Dimensional Stability
  • 18. Salt Spray
  • 19. Mini-Tumble
  • 20. Operational Forces
  • 21. Zipper Crosswise Strength
  • 22. Zipper Puller Tensile Strength
  • 23. Environmental Cycle
  • 24. Handle Jerk/Strap Jerk
  • 25. Drop Test
  • 26. Tumble Test
  • 27. Telescoping Handle Free Fall/Impact
  • 28. Telescoping Handle Cycling
  • 29. Mileage Cycle
  • 30. Customized tests as required