Globe-Trotter

Globe-Trotter is a British manufacturer of luxury luggage, based in Mayfair, founded in 1897.
History.
Established in 1897, Globe-Trotter is a British manufacturer of luxury luggage. In 1901, Globe-Trotter patented the use of vulcanised fibreboard in their suitcases, a material consisting of paper, cotton and wood pulp. The use of vulcanised fibreboard was one of the main characteristics that distinguished Globe-Trotter suitcases in the early days due to the strength and durability of the suitcases despite their light weight.
In an advert used in their 1912-13 catalogue, the company used an elephant from the renowned Hagenbeck Zoo in Hamburg to test its strength. The advert claims that the breaking weight of a Globe-Trotter cabin trunk was eight tons.