Meet EPIC Travelgear – encompassing 20 years of sustainable travel innovation

Globally successful EPIC Travelgear has been kitting out travellers for over 20 years. Built on consistency and drive, the brand prides itself on combining ahead-of-the-curve solutions with sleek, Scandinavian design, all wrapped up in sustainable thinking. And now, with yet another exciting launch, EPIC keeps soaring high – and wants to bring you along on the journey.

Sure, travelling can be messy. But that does not mean your suitcase should be. Gone are the days of bleak-looking, low-quality gear and here is an era of bags being more than, well, bags. CEO Johan Närstad elaborates; “When we first started, the market for travel gear was quite conservative – there were a lot of black suitcases at baggage claim – and we could see a great demand for something different,” he says. “A lot has happened over the years, and nowadays, suitcases provide way more added value than before.”

The new Zeleste Re: PROCESS suitcase is manufactured with all the latest technologies.

Meet Zeleste Re: PROCESS

After years of popular launches such as the Phantom BIO suitcase, which was a market-first with its bio composite shell, EPIC has followed up the success with its stylish Zeleste suitcase. Best described as perfection in every detail, Zeleste is packed with features made with the latest technologies, including the design itself, as well as its low weight, functionality, durability and sustainability. Zeleste is also noticeably fashionable, available in three colours, and is suited for business travel as much as a weekend of leisure.

“Our goal is to make the journey more fun and enjoyable,” says head of design Robert Grou. “We also want people to see travel gear as a way to express themselves. Traditionally, you might do this through accessories like wearing a pair of colourful sneakers, which is great, but why not apply the same thinking to your travel gear and let it be an extension of your persona?” he says.

Designed for the future

EPIC’s mission has always been to design sustainably and to ensure each new product follows the same ethos. And although sustainability is one of the brand’s main pillars, its products do not necessarily shout loudly about it. Instead, these sustainability efforts are built into each design and feature seamlessly in the background. “Sustainability can be approached in various ways, from product durability to high-quality components and recycled materials,” says Grou. “Suitcases are tricky as they rely on plastic materials, so you have to think outside the box, for the company’s sake as much as the planet’s.”

Part of this task is around reducing the amount of material needed in the first place, answering questions like what can be removed or exchanged. A good example of this approach is how the logo on Zeleste has been incorporated into the actual bag, rather than added as a metallic component. Not only does this reduce the material used, but it gives the suitcase a modern, desirable look.

And speaking of durability, there is EPIC’s patented ZIPSEALTM process with YKK® Zipper – a new manufacturing process which incorporates a rubber-covered, water-repellent, high-quality zipper manufactured by YKK® which is then recessed and sealed in the shell to ensure it is protected against scratching and impact.

Then, of course, there is the EPIC STANDARD, the brand’s patented wheel-changing system which lets the user swap out the suitcase’s wheels at ease, either to new ones or to another wheel model. And the best part is, as long as the suitcase model is marked with EPIC STANDARD, the wheels will fit perfectly regardless of model, thanks to the standard wheelhouse fitting.

EPIC’s products are cleverly designed with the future in mind.

Stay original with Crate Wildlife

Every year, EPIC designs a limited-edition range under its Wildlife concept. These suitcases, which this year have been made in 510 copies, have the same unbeatable design elements as other EPIC products, but with the added benefit of fun design patterns and colours.

The 2024 edition, named Fade Not Fade, is available in two gradient designs called Ascending Grape and Descending Black, and all copies have the production number (from 1-510) lasered onto the back plate of the suitcase to showcase their originality. Essentially, Wildlife is a great choice to show off your personality, but more importantly, it is a wonderful way of staying original in a world full of dull bags.

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EPIC® FULL ARMOR™ WARRANTY

Products with this warranty are covered against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of original purchase. If the shell of your case should break for any reason, even due to third-party handling (such as airlines), EPIC will replace the case at no charge, anywhere in the world.