Titanium Luggage for Premium Private-Label Collections
Develop titanium suitcase programs around an approved specification for shell construction, finish, hardware and interior.
TT-001 provides the reference platform for sampling and OEM production.
Titanium Luggage for Premium Private-Label Collections
TT-001 provides the reference platform for sampling and OEM production.
Material
Built in TC4, Not Commercially Pure Titanium
Titanium for luggage comes in two grades. Commercially pure titanium, Grade 1 and Grade 2, is soft and easy to form but low in strength. TC4, also called Grade 5 or Ti-6Al-4V, carries roughly twice the tensile strength.
TT-001 is built in TC4 at 0.5 mm panel thickness.
TC4 will not draw at room temperature. The shell is therefore not pressed in one piece: panels are formed in segments and precision joined. A supplier offering a one piece drawn titanium shell is not working in TC4.
A mill test certificate is issued with every material batch.
Titanium Compared with Aluminum and Aluminum Magnesium
Titanium is the strongest and the most corrosion resistant of the three shells we tool. It is not the lightest.
A 20 inch titanium case weighs more than a 20 inch aluminum case. TT-001 is 4.6 kg; TS-006 in aluminum is 3.6 kg. Titanium is denser than aluminum, 4.43 against 2.70 g/cm³, and the 0.5 mm panel only recovers part of that. Specify titanium for strength and corrosion resistance, not for weight.
| TC4 Titanium | Aluminum | Aluminum Magnesium 5000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reference model | TT-001 | TS-006 | YCT-056 |
| Panel thickness | 0.5 mm | On request | On request |
| Case weight | 4.6 kg (20 inch)6.4 kg (24 inch) | 3.6 kg (20 inch) | 4.0 kg (18 inch) |
| Density | 4.43 g/cm³ | approx. 2.70 g/cm³ | approx. 2.66 g/cm³ |
| Tensile strengthpublished reference value | approx. 900 MPa | approx. 200 to 260 MPa | approx. 230 to 290 MPa |
| Corrosion resistance | Very high, bare material resists marine and perspiration exposure | Depends on surface treatment | Depends on surface treatment |
| Shell forming | Segment formed, precision joined | Hydraulic stamping | Single piece drawn, no face seam |
| Typical position | Flagship and limited runs | Core volume line | Lightweight business line |
Density and tensile strength are published material reference values, not measured results. Case weights are taken from our own tooled models.
Titanium Program Specification
Material, shell construction, finish and hardware are documented against the approved project specification before production.
Material Definition
Titanium grade, panel thickness and surface condition are defined in the project drawing before sampling.
Approval Basis
Project Drawing
Shell Engineering
Panel geometry, frame interfaces and joining positions are reviewed together before tooling and assembly.
Engineering Focus
Fit and Joining
Finish Approval
Brush direction, sheen level and acceptable visual range are recorded against the approved master sample.
Inspection Focus
Finish Consistency
Hardware Integration
Locks, handles, hinges, corner parts, wheels and lining are matched to the approved assembly specification.
Assembly Scope
Complete Hardware Set
TT-001 Titanium Platform
A reference platform for premium luggage programs requiring a defined titanium shell, hardware package and interior specification.
Panel geometry, surface condition and flatness are confirmed before frame assembly.
Frame fit, corner joints and closing gaps are checked before hardware installation.
Lock, handle and wheel locations are fixed against the approved production drawing.
Divider layout, lining materials and restraint components are confirmed against the approved sample.
Hardware and Interior Configuration
The standard TT-001 package. Every component is fixed against the approved master sample before production.
Telescopic Handle
Two stage telescopic handle, locked and checked against the approved drawing position.
Lock System
TSA combination lock, positioned against the approved production drawing.
Wheel Assembly
360 degree spinner wheels, mounted to reinforced load points in the frame.
Interior
Polyester lining with a zipperless closing structure. Divider layout and restraints follow the approved sample.
What You Can Change
Both sizes are tooled. Branding, colour, finish and interior are set per program and do not require new tooling.
Sizes
20 and 24 inch. Both tooled and in production. Other sizes require new tooling.
Colours
Gold and silver held in stock. Other colours are set per program on the existing tooling.
Surface Finish
Brushed, bead blasted, anodized, electrophoretic coated, spray coated, PVD and etched finishes are all available on the titanium shell.
Branding
Laser engraving, UV printing and silk screen printing. Interior and packaging follow your specification.
From Specification to Production
Each titanium luggage project moves through drawing review, sample approval, controlled production and final inspection.
Drawing Review
Shell dimensions, frame interfaces, hardware positions and interior requirements are checked against the approved drawing before sampling.
Stage
Engineering Review
Sample Approval
Shell finish, assembly fit, closing gaps and hardware function are checked against the approved master sample before release.
Stage
Master Sample
Production Release
Approved drawings, master sample and component specifications control material preparation, assembly and batch production.
Stage
Controlled Production
Final Inspection
Shell finish, frame alignment, locks, handles, wheels and packing are checked against approved requirements before shipment.
Stage
Shipment Approval
Titanium Ordering Specifications
Commercial terms are confirmed against the approved TT-001 specification, master sample and component package.
Lead time depends on the selected finish, hardware, interior and order volume.
Reference Platform
TT-001
Sample Development
7 to 15 days
Production Lead Time
Confirmed after sample approval
Customization
Finish, hardware, lining and packaging
Order Quantity
300 pcs per model
Trade Terms
EXW / FOB / CIF / DDP
Titanium Luggage FAQ
Material, tooling and ordering questions we are asked before a titanium program starts.
Which titanium do you use?
TC4, also called Grade 5 titanium or Ti-6Al-4V, at 0.5 mm panel thickness. A mill test certificate is issued with every material batch.
What is the difference between TC4 and commercially pure titanium?
Commercially pure titanium, Grade 1 and Grade 2, is soft and easy to form but low in strength. TC4 adds aluminum and vanadium and carries roughly twice the tensile strength, at the cost of being very difficult to form at room temperature. A TC4 shell cannot be drawn in one piece; it is formed in segments and precision joined.
Is titanium luggage lighter than aluminum luggage?
Not necessarily. At 20 inch, TT-001 in titanium is 4.6 kg and TS-006 in aluminum is 3.6 kg. Titanium is denser than aluminum. Its advantages are strength and corrosion resistance, not weight. If low weight is the priority, the aluminum magnesium platform is the better starting point.
Does titanium in a product name always mean the material?
Not always. In luggage the word titanium is used both as a material and as a colour name, so ranges described as titanium are sometimes aluminum shells in a titanium finish. Confirm the grade and ask for a mill test certificate rather than working from the product name.
What is the minimum order quantity?
300 pieces per model.
How long does sampling take?
7 to 15 days on existing tooling.
Can we sell it under our own brand?
Yes. Logo, interior and packaging are built to your specification and do not require new tooling on the shell.
Which surface finishes are available?
Brushed, bead blasted, anodized, electrophoretic coated, spray coated, PVD and etched. Logo work is done by laser engraving, UV printing or silk screen printing.
Which sizes are available?
20 and 24 inch, both tooled. Other sizes require new tooling.
Which trade terms do you support?
EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP.
Discuss Your Titanium Luggage Project
Send your target specification, estimated quantity and required finish or hardware configuration. We will review the project and confirm sampling, production and commercial terms.