Rigorous Testing

Paravel suitcases are made with durable recycled materials, designed to last, and refined to perform as exceptionally as they look. Every Aviator product undergoes 40 performance tests, rigorously examining each component to ensure it holds up trip after trip.

Tested Before You Travel

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    Zipper Testing

    Every zipper is pulled to 249lb of lateral force and cycled 500 times, so it won't split open mid-transit, even when it's fully packed.

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    Handle Testing

    Every suitcase is lifted, dropped, and vibrated by the handle thousands of times under a 66lb load, simulating years of baggage handling, using overhead bins, and hauling up and down stairs.

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    Wheel Testing

    Every wheel runs 10 miles continuously over four hours, under a 66lb load. Built to handle cobblestones, ramps, moving walkways, and train platforms.

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    Drop Testing

    Dropped repeatedly from 12 inches at room temperature, and up to 35 inches after being chilled to 10°F, when materials are most prone to cracking, simulating rough handling on tarmacs and carousels in any climate.

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    Trim Testing

    Our recycled trim is rubbed 500 times and flexed 50,000 times to mimic years of friction against airport floors, luggage racks, and everyday handling.

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Materials, Built to Last

The Aviator's shell is built from premium 70% recycled polycarbonate, made from certified post-consumer material. It's finished with 100% recycled zips, engineered to hold under pressure trip after trip, and Japanese Hinomoto Silent Glide 360 spinner wheels, built to roll effortlessly for years without wearing down.

Built to Keep

Designed to be kept, not replaced.

Every Paravel suitcase comes with a 10-year warranty, and its wheels, handle, and TSA-approved lock are all designed for repair.

Warranty

Our Brand

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    Effortless Luxury

    Premium engineering, performance, and quality without the luxury price

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    New England Inspired

    New England-inspired and timeless design that never goes out of style

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    100% Traceable Materials

    Fully traceable materials and supply chain, verified through a digital Product Passport

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    10 Year Warranty

    10-year warranty on a suitcase built to be repaired, not replaced

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