American Industry Overview: Luggage
This category covers establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing luggage of leather or other materials. The luggage industry produces a wide variety of products, including suitcases, briefcases, attache cases, hand luggage, tote bags, trunks, and occupational cases. Materials used in addition to leather include plastics, nylon, cotton, linen, and metals. Many products use a combination of these materials. Construction methods include sewing, molding, and laminating.
Industry Snapshot
Luggage shipments decreased steadily during the late 1990s and early 2000s, rising to $639 million in 2005. The terrorist attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001, had a...