Polycarbonate Luggage Manufacturer — Hardside Carry-On & Checked Luggage OEM

PC is the standard abbreviation for polycarbonate. The two terms refer to the same material. ‘PC luggage’ in trade contexts means polycarbonate hardside luggage.

Polycarbonate is technically recyclable, but the recycling infrastructure for PC luggage shells varies by market. For OEM clients targeting sustainability-conscious markets, the most credible eco positioning for hardside luggage is currently a durability-led sustainability argument (a high-quality PC suitcase lasting 10+ years has a significantly lower lifecycle environmental impact than frequently replaced lower-quality alternatives) rather than an end-of-life recyclability claim. Our team can advise on the most defensible sustainability narrative for your specific market.

PC shells can be colored through the injection molding process (color masterbatch mixed into the PC material before molding — this is the most durable coloring method, as the color goes through the full shell thickness) or through surface coating/painting (applied to the outer surface after molding — lower color consistency and durability than through-color molding). For custom OEM colors, we recommend through-color injection molding for durability. Contact our team with your Pantone/RAL reference for feasibility assessment.

A new PC shell design requires injection molds for the front shell half and the back shell half — typically two molds per size. Tooling investment is a one-time cost per size and design; subsequent production runs do not incur further tooling costs. For OEM clients using an existing Kingsons shell design with color/branding customization only, tooling costs do not apply. Contact our team for a tooling cost assessment for your specific brief.