Modular Suitcase
X1 18 Inch Cabin

Modular Suitcase for PITAKA

More travelers are living a sustainable lifestyle, and they are doing the best they can to minimize their impact on the environment nowadays. But luggage is going against their wills. If one part of the luggage is damaged, usually there's nothing they can do about it but abandon it. The modular X1 luggage allows people to replace or repair the damaged part with provided tools, so as to reduce waste. Also, modular design means that the suitcase can be highly customized.

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Excited to make X1 18 Inch Cabin accessible in many languages through our translations: Modular Suitcase EN, Modulêre Tas AF, Valixhe Modulare SQ, ሞዱል ሻንጣ AM, الحقيبة المعيارية AR, Մոդուլային Ճամպրուկը HY, Modul Çamadan AZ, Modularra Osagarri Mota EU, Модульны Чамадан BE, মডুলার স্যুটকেস BN, Modularni Kofer BS, Модулен Куфар BG, Modular ခရီးဆောင်အိတ် MY, La Maleta Modular CA, Modular Maleta CEB, Modular Suitcase NY, 模組化手提箱 ZY, 模块化手提箱 ZH, Valigia Modulare CO, Modularni Kovčeg HR, Modulární Kufr CS, Modulopbygget Kuffert DA, Modulaire Koffer NL, Modula Valizo EO, Modulaarne Kohver ET, Modulaarinen Matkalaukku FI, La Valise Modulaire FR, ’ Ann Am Màileid Modular GD, A Maleta Modular GL, მოდულური ჩემოდანი KA, Modularer Koffer DE, Η Αρθρωτή Βαλίτσα EL, મોડ્યુલર સુટકેસ GU, Modilè Valiz HT, Akwati Na Zamani Nau'in HA, Ka Pahu Modular HAW, מזוודה מודולרית HE, मॉड्यूलर सूटकेस HI, Modular Suitcase HMN, Moduláris Bőrönd HU, Mát Ferðataska IS, Akpa Modul IG, Koper Modular ID, Suitcase Modúlach GA, La Valigia Modulare IT, モジュール式スーツケースは JA, Koper Modular JV, ಮಾಡ್ಯುಲರ್ ಸೂಟ್ಕೇಸ್ KN, Модульдік Чемодан KK, វ៉ាលីម៉ូឌុល KM, Ivalisi RW, 모듈형 여행가방은 KO, Valîzek Modular Celebek KU, Модулдук Чемодан KY, ກະເປົາ Modular LO, Vidulus Modularis LA, Modulārais Čemodāns LV, Modulinis Lagaminas LT, Modulare Koffer LB, Модуларен Куфер MK, Ny Valizy Modular MG, Beg Pakaian Modular MS, മോഡുലാർ സ്യൂട്ട്കേസ് ML, Bagalja Modulari MT, Te Kopa Modular MI, मॉड्यूलर सूटकेस MR, Модульчлагдсан Чемодан MN, मोड्युलर सुटकेस NE, Modulær Koffert NO, ମଡ୍ୟୁଲାର୍ ସୁଟକେସ୍ OR, ماډلر سوټ کیس PS, چمدان مدولار FA, Walizka Modułowa PL, Mala Modular PT, ਮਾਡਯੂਲਰ ਸੂਟਕੇਸ PA, Valiza Modulară RO, Модульный Чемодан RU, Atopa'u Modular SM, Модуларни Кофер SR, Modular Suitcase SN, Modular Suitcase SD, මොඩියුලර් සූට්කේස් SI, Modulárny Kufor SK, Modularni Kovček SL, Shandad Modular Ah SO, Modular Sutuk'heise ST, La Maleta Modular ES, Koper Modular SU, Suti Ya Msimu SW, Modulär Resväska SV, Ang Modular Maleta TL, Ҷомадони Модулӣ TG, மாடுலர் சூட்கேஸ் TA, Модульле Чемодан TT, మాడ్యులర్ సూట్‌కేస్ TE, กระเป๋าเดินทางแบบโมดูลาร์ TH, Modüler Bavul TR, Modully Çemodan TK, Модульний Чемодан UK, ماڈیولر سوٹ کیس UR, مودۇللۇق چامادان UG, Modulli Chamadon UZ, Vali Mô-Đun VI, Cês Modiwlaidd CY, Modulêre Koffer FY, Ityesi Yeemodyuli XH, מאַדזשאַלער טשעמאָדאַן YI, Apoti Apọju YO, Ipotimende Modular ZU.


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Unique Properties

X1 18 Inch Cabin redefines suitcases by solving the problem that suitcases can’t be repaired and are not highly customized.The modular carbon fiber suitcase allows customers to replace or repair the damaged parts with provided tools instead of throwing the suitcase away. In addition,molecular recycling technology is applied to produce recyclable carbon fiber composite materials and circular technology to promote sustainable design so that a closed loop production system is possible.

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PITAKA, carbon fiber, suitcase, luggage, travel, trip, modular design, check-in, carry-on luggage, sustainability

Production Technology

X1 has a hard shell made of magnesium alloy using semi-solid injection molding technology and covered by carbon fiber. It uses a vegan leather cover to secure belongings. The luggage will be assembled by hand piece by piece, like cars. And its modular structure allows for easy repair and replacement. In addition, we use molecular recycling technology to make recycled/recyclable carbon fiber composite materials and use circular technology to promote sustainable design so that a closed-loop production system is possible.

Design Challenge

The biggest challenge we encountered was combining different materials in the modular-structured suitcase. It’s tricky to keep the carbon fiber fabric in good shape while integrating it with the magnesium alloy frame. We spent a lot of time and effort working with other companies to develop molecular recycling technology to create recyclable carbon fiber. We had to make sure the leather cover is smooth and comfortable to touch and could stand upright. And we tried many processes to reduce the weight of the metal frame without compromising durability.

Project Duration

The project was conceptualized in 2021 and the initial product prototype was made in April 2022; it will be launched in December 2022.

Operation Flow

X1 has separate compartments to store different items for different purposes. The interior folio can hold laptops and tablets and be removed for a quick airport security check. The magnetic leather cover allows easy access to items inside the luggage. Thus, you can easily organize or take your items from the luggage to avoid awkward moments when you travel. The 360-degree large spinner wheels and the rotatable airplane throttle-like handle ensure a smooth ride and effortless maneuverability.

Research

Some of our designers and product managers are regular business travelers. They noticed that most luggage nowadays look and work alike. And if a small part is damaged, the luggage becomes useless, which is definitely not good for the environment and doesn’t meet people’s demand for a sustainable lifestyle. So they visited some luggage factories, did tons of marketing research, and came up with modular luggage.

Inspiration

Luggage or suitcases has become a daily accessory. But in recent years, we rarely saw any innovation in the suitcase industry. On the other hand, people’s demand for a suitcase has changed.PITAKA, a pioneer in using innovative technology and new materials, wants to provide a simple, refined, environmentally friendly, and fashionable travel solution to serve humanity as we always do.

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Project Overview

X1 18 Inch Cabin Modular Suitcase has been a Bronze winner in the Fashion and Travel Accessories Design award category in the year 2022 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.

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Bronze Recognition

James ZHENG, Min HUANG, Senzhao LU was recognized with the coveted Bronze A' Design Award in 2023, a testament to excellence of their work X1 18 Inch Cabin Modular Suitcase.

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Introducing the X1 18 Inch Cabin: A Revolutionary Modular Suitcase by PITAKA

PITAKA introduces the X1 18 Inch Cabin, a modular carbon fiber suitcase designed to revolutionize travel with sustainability and innovation.


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