Testing Solutions for Luggage and Travel Goods: Find the failure before your customer does.

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Independent testing for luggage, bags, leather goods, and travel gadgets. We put every component through the abuse it will face in the real world, from the drop test to the chemistry to the battery inside, so a product reaches the shelf proven and compliant.

By product type

Testing for every kind of travel product.

A recycled polyester shell is not tested the same way as an aluminium frame, and a smart suitcase carries the testing of an electronic device. We cover the full category, with the programme adjusted to each product.

Luggage & suitcases

Hard-side and soft-side cases. Shell, wheel, handle, lock, drop, and vibration testing.

^{Polycarbonate, ABS, aluminium, recycled polyester}

Bags & travel goods

Backpacks, business bags, duffels, and weekenders. Soft-goods physical and chemical testing.

^{Textiles, webbing, zippers, hardware}

Leather goods

Leather luggage and business bags. Chemistry at the tannery and physical performance by use.

^{Chromium VI, azo dyes, formaldehyde, EUDR}

Travel gadgets

Smart luggage, power banks, and location tags. Battery, EMC, wireless, and ingress testing.

^{Batteries, electronics, RoHS, REACH}

Testing by material
Different materials. Different risks. Different tests. Testing a recycled polyester shell is not the same as testing an aluminium frame. The chemistry, the failure modes, and the regulatory exposure all differ, so we run the right test for each material rather than a one-size-fits-all programme.
Polycarbonate & ABS Hard-side and soft-side cases. Shell, wheel, handle, lock, drop, and vibration testing. We run impact and drop tests simulating the real airport handling a case meets in transit, plus UV and abrasion resistance for colour retention and scratch resistance. Multi-stage production inspection targets the top defects: shell warping, colour mismatch, and wheel wobble. Drop & impact \| Vibration \| UV & abrasion \| Polycarbonate flex		Aluminium & metals Hard-shell frames, trolley bars, hardware We test structural performance: drop impact, dent resistance, hinge cycling, panel alignment, and rivet quality. We screen anodised surfaces for REACH compliance and track embodied carbon for reporting. Primary aluminium generates roughly 12 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of metal, and raw aluminium imports into the EU are covered by CBAM, which we monitor as it evolves. Drop & dent \| Hinge cycling \| Rivet quality \| REACH \| CBAM tracking

Leather Luxury and traditional soft luggage Leather luggage sits at the premium end with compliance risks to match. We screen for chromium VI, azo dyes, and formaldehyde, assess mould risk at storage facilities, and with EUDR taking effect we set up the supply-chain due diligence that proves your leather is deforestation-free. Physical leather performance is graded by intended use. Chromium VI \| Azo dyes \| Formaldehyde \| Mould risk \| EUDR traceability		Recycled polyesters & textiles Soft-shell luggage, linings, straps, webbing We verify recycled-content percentages to GRS and RCS standards, test water-resistant coatings against evolving PFAS limits, and validate sustainability claims. Soft-goods physical testing covers fabric abrasion, colorfastness, tear strength, and water repellency. GRS / RCS \| PFAS limits \| Abrasion \| Colorfastness \| Tear strength

Electrical & electronic components Smart luggage, gadgets, integrated tech The products are getting smarter and the compliance requirements more complex. We test the bag, the gadget, and the technology inside both: battery safety, EMC and wireless, ingress, and restricted substances across the assembly (RoHS, REACH SVHC). Battery safety \| EMC & wireless \| Ingress \| RoHS \| REACH SVHC		Locks, hardware & finishes Metal components, zippers, buckles, trims Every metal component is both a functional part and a compliance checkpoint. Locks need TSA standards, hardware needs nickel-release and corrosion testing, and finishes are screened for restricted substances before they ship. TSA lock cycling \| Nickel release \| Corrosion \| PFAS screening
_{Material detail and the aluminium figure are drawn from the Bureau Veritas CPS luggage testing material guide. CBAM and EUDR are EU regulations we track as they evolve.}

What we test
Every component, tested against the conditions it will face. We do not test in ideal conditions. We test in the conditions that break things, across structural, component, and material performance, so the parts your reputation rides on hold up.
Structural & impact testing		_{Can the case survive the airport?}
Drop, impact, and static load Compression and stacking Corner impact		Tumble drum testing Vibration and shock Polycarbonate flex and rivet shear
Component endurance testing		_{The parts that fail first, tested first.}
Zipper and lock operability and cycling Handle extension cycling and pull load Handle snatching and compression Burst resistance for overpacking		Wheel mileage (25+ km) and caster resistance Hinge fatigue and buckle retention Burst resistance for overpacking
Material performance testing		_{How the material ages, wears, and weathers.}
Fabric abrasion and lining tear strength Water repellency and resistance Corrosion resistance		UV resistance and colorfastness Humidity and extreme-temperature exposure Aluminium tube corrosion and grip-coating wear
Chemical & restricted-substance testing		_{What is in the product matters as much as how it performs.}
REACH SVHC screening PFAS analysis (total-fluorine and targeted) Nickel release and VOC screening		CPSIA lead and phthalate limits Chromium VI, azo dyes, formaldehyde Recycled-content verification (GRS / RCS)
Electronic & battery testing		_{For smart luggage and travel gadgets.}
Battery safety and chemical documentation Wireless and over-the-air (OTA) performance RoHS and REACH SVHC on assemblies		EMC testing and RF exposure Ingress testing and carrier acceptance Product safety for consumer electricals

Component by component
The components your reputation rides on. Zipper failure is the number-one luggage complaint and the number-one reason for returns. We test each component against the abuse it will actually meet.
Zippers & closures The top failure point. Every customer overpacks, and the zipper has to hold. ^{Open/close cycling \| Burst (overpacking) \| Lateral chain strength \| Corrosion \| Nickel release}	Wheels & casters The most common failure point on any suitcase, tested for real mileage. ^{Mileage testing \| Surface variation \| Rubber/PU wear}	Handles The telescopic handle takes hundreds of extensions under load. Wobble ends the trip before it starts. ^{Extension cycling \| Pull load \| Carry-handle tear \| Grip wear}

Outer shell The first thing a customer sees and the first thing an airport damages. ^{Drop & compression \| Tumble drum \| Abrasion \| Weather (UV/water)}	Locks & hardware Functional part and compliance checkpoint. Locks need TSA standards, hardware needs chemical testing. ^{TSA lock cycling \| Forced-entry resistance \| Nickel release \| Corrosion \| PFAS screening}	Interior (lining, straps) What the customer touches every time they pack. A lining that tears or transfers colour creates complaints. ^{Lining tear strength \| Colorfastness \| VOC & formaldehyde}

Explore by discipline
Six service areas, run as one programme. The testing programme covers six connected disciplines. Go deeper on the one you need.
_{Performance & durability} It survives the journey, and lasts the warranty Drop, impact, and component endurance graded to your guarantee.	_Chemical It clears every list, in every market REACH, CPSIA, PFAS, and Prop 65 across US and EU.	_{Supply chain & quality} It is built right, every run Vendor qualification, audits, and production inspection.

_{Sustainability} Built into the product and the supply chain LCA, recycled content, decarbonization, and verified claims.	_{Smart luggage & tech} The technology inside, certified Battery, EMC, wireless, and ingress for connected products.	_{Global Market Access} Every market, accessible Certifications, labelling, and import compliance across 150+ markets.

Standards & methods

Tested to the standards your markets and retailers require.

We test to US and EU requirements and to retailer-specific protocols, then put independent, third-party data behind every claim your retail partners and customers can trust.

Chemical & material

REACH SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)
CPSIA lead and phthalate limits
PFAS (total-fluorine and targeted analysis)
Chromium VI, azo dyes, formaldehyde, VOC
Recycled content (GRS / RCS), organic fiber
California Proposition 65

Children's products

Children's products
CPSIA lead and phthalate limits
ASTM F963 small-parts screening
Flammability testing
Children's Product Certificate (CPC) for the US
For backpacks, school bags, licensed products

Electronic & battery

Battery safety and configuration verification
EMC and RF / wireless test reports
RoHS Directive (2011/65/EC)
WEEE Directive support (2002/96/EC)
RF exposure, ingress, OTA, carrier acceptance

Outcomes & value
What testing earns you.
Lower return rates Address the top drivers of luggage returns: broken wheels, failed zippers, cracked shells, and collapsed handles. Catch them in the lab, not in the field.	Proven product claims Back durability, water resistance, and load-capacity claims with independent, third-party test data your retail partners and customers can trust.	Lower total cost of quality Issues found at the design stage cost far less than problems discovered after production or shipment, so proactive verification reduces rework.

Reduced recall risk Proactive screening for banned and restricted substances across all target markets. Problems resolved at the tannery, not at the port.

Why Bureau Veritas

One partner across material, performance, chemistry, and the technology inside.

Testing a recycled shell is not the same as testing an aluminium frame or the battery in a smart case. We hold all of it under one partner, so the bag, the gadget, and the technology inside both are tested together, not across three vendors.

10+ | IECEE CTL Expert Task Forces our experts participate in, helping shape international testing standards.

2M+ | test reports drawn on annually, for guidance that protects your supply chain and brand.

US & EU | market coverage, plus retailer-specific protocols, on one programme.

Upstream | QA technicians at tanneries, mills, and component suppliers, before goods ship to your factory.

Common questions about luggage and travel goods testing.

+ What testing does luggage need before it goes to market?

Luggage typically needs structural and impact testing (drop, compression, vibration), component endurance (zippers, wheels, handles, locks), material performance (abrasion, colorfastness, water resistance), and chemical and restricted-substance screening (REACH, CPSIA, PFAS). Smart luggage with batteries or electronics also needs battery safety, EMC, and wireless testing.
+ How is luggage drop and impact tested?

We run drop, compression, tumble drum, vibration, and corner impact tests across all shell materials, simulating the real airport handling a case meets in transit. The aim is to find the failure in the lab before the customer does in the field.
+ What chemical and restricted substances are tested in luggage?

We screen for REACH SVHC, CPSIA lead and phthalate limits, PFAS (both total-fluorine and targeted analysis), chromium VI, azo dyes, formaldehyde, nickel release, and VOC. For children's bags we add ASTM F963 small-parts and flammability testing with Children's Product Certificate documentation for the US market.
+ Do you test smart luggage and travel gadgets with batteries?

Yes. For smart luggage, power banks, and location tags we cover product safety, battery safety, EMC and RF exposure, ingress testing, over-the-air performance, and carrier acceptance, alongside the chemical and restricted-substance screening that applies to electronic assemblies (RoHS, REACH SVHC).
+ Which markets and standards do you cover?

We test to US and EU requirements and to retailer-specific protocols, covering REACH, CPSIA, RoHS, PFAS restrictions, and battery and EMC standards. Our experts participate in over 10 IECEE CTL Expert Task Forces, and we draw on a database of over 2 million reports annually.
+ Can you test leather and textile travel goods too?

Yes. For leather goods we screen chromium VI, azo dyes, and formaldehyde at the tannery, assess mould risk in storage, and set up EUDR deforestation-free due diligence. For textile travel goods we test abrasion, colorfastness, tear strength, water repellency, and the full chemical and PFAS panel.
+ Does the testing differ by material, such as aluminium versus polycarbonate?

Yes. Each material has different failure modes and regulatory exposure. Aluminium and metal frames get structural testing (drop, dent, hinge cycling, rivet quality) plus REACH screening and CBAM carbon tracking. Polycarbonate and ABS shells get impact, drop, UV, and abrasion testing. Leather is screened for chromium VI, azo dyes, and formaldehyde with EUDR traceability, and recycled polyesters are verified to GRS and RCS with PFAS testing on coatings.el.

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Testing by material
Different materials. Different risks. Different tests. Testing a recycled polyester shell is not the same as testing an aluminium frame. The chemistry, the failure modes, and the regulatory exposure all differ, so we run the right test for each material rather than a one-size-fits-all programme.
Polycarbonate & ABS Hard-side and soft-side cases. Shell, wheel, handle, lock, drop, and vibration testing. We run impact and drop tests simulating the real airport handling a case meets in transit, plus UV and abrasion resistance for colour retention and scratch resistance. Multi-stage production inspection targets the top defects: shell warping, colour mismatch, and wheel wobble. Drop & impact \| Vibration \| UV & abrasion \| Polycarbonate flex		Aluminium & metals Hard-shell frames, trolley bars, hardware We test structural performance: drop impact, dent resistance, hinge cycling, panel alignment, and rivet quality. We screen anodised surfaces for REACH compliance and track embodied carbon for reporting. Primary aluminium generates roughly 12 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of metal, and raw aluminium imports into the EU are covered by CBAM, which we monitor as it evolves. Drop & dent \| Hinge cycling \| Rivet quality \| REACH \| CBAM tracking

Leather Luxury and traditional soft luggage Leather luggage sits at the premium end with compliance risks to match. We screen for chromium VI, azo dyes, and formaldehyde, assess mould risk at storage facilities, and with EUDR taking effect we set up the supply-chain due diligence that proves your leather is deforestation-free. Physical leather performance is graded by intended use. Chromium VI \| Azo dyes \| Formaldehyde \| Mould risk \| EUDR traceability		Recycled polyesters & textiles Soft-shell luggage, linings, straps, webbing We verify recycled-content percentages to GRS and RCS standards, test water-resistant coatings against evolving PFAS limits, and validate sustainability claims. Soft-goods physical testing covers fabric abrasion, colorfastness, tear strength, and water repellency. GRS / RCS \| PFAS limits \| Abrasion \| Colorfastness \| Tear strength

Electrical & electronic components Smart luggage, gadgets, integrated tech The products are getting smarter and the compliance requirements more complex. We test the bag, the gadget, and the technology inside both: battery safety, EMC and wireless, ingress, and restricted substances across the assembly (RoHS, REACH SVHC). Battery safety \| EMC & wireless \| Ingress \| RoHS \| REACH SVHC		Locks, hardware & finishes Metal components, zippers, buckles, trims Every metal component is both a functional part and a compliance checkpoint. Locks need TSA standards, hardware needs nickel-release and corrosion testing, and finishes are screened for restricted substances before they ship. TSA lock cycling \| Nickel release \| Corrosion \| PFAS screening
_{Material detail and the aluminium figure are drawn from the Bureau Veritas CPS luggage testing material guide. CBAM and EUDR are EU regulations we track as they evolve.}

Component by component
The components your reputation rides on. Zipper failure is the number-one luggage complaint and the number-one reason for returns. We test each component against the abuse it will actually meet.
Zippers & closures The top failure point. Every customer overpacks, and the zipper has to hold. ^{Open/close cycling \| Burst (overpacking) \| Lateral chain strength \| Corrosion \| Nickel release}	Wheels & casters The most common failure point on any suitcase, tested for real mileage. ^{Mileage testing \| Surface variation \| Rubber/PU wear}	Handles The telescopic handle takes hundreds of extensions under load. Wobble ends the trip before it starts. ^{Extension cycling \| Pull load \| Carry-handle tear \| Grip wear}

Outer shell The first thing a customer sees and the first thing an airport damages. ^{Drop & compression \| Tumble drum \| Abrasion \| Weather (UV/water)}	Locks & hardware Functional part and compliance checkpoint. Locks need TSA standards, hardware needs chemical testing. ^{TSA lock cycling \| Forced-entry resistance \| Nickel release \| Corrosion \| PFAS screening}	Interior (lining, straps) What the customer touches every time they pack. A lining that tears or transfers colour creates complaints. ^{Lining tear strength \| Colorfastness \| VOC & formaldehyde}

Testing Solutions for Luggage and Travel Goods: Find the failure before your customer does.

Testing for every kind of travel product.

Different materials. Different risks. Different tests.

Every component, tested against the conditions it will face.

Structural & impact testing

Component endurance testing

Material performance testing

Chemical & restricted-substance testing

Electronic & battery testing

The components your reputation rides on.

Six service areas, run as one programme.

Tested to the standards your markets and retailers require.

What testing earns you.

One partner across material, performance, chemistry, and the technology inside.

Common questions about luggage and travel goods testing.

+ What testing does luggage need before it goes to market?

+ How is luggage drop and impact tested?

+ What chemical and restricted substances are tested in luggage?

+ Do you test smart luggage and travel gadgets with batteries?

+ Which markets and standards do you cover?

+ Can you test leather and textile travel goods too?

+ Does the testing differ by material, such as aluminium versus polycarbonate?

Ready to test your next collection?