Globe-Trotter is a British manufacturer of luxury luggage, based in Mayfair, founded in 1897.[1]
History
Globe-Trotter traces its history to 1897 when the Sächsische Kofferfabrik "Stabilist" (Stabilist Saxon Trunk Manufactory) Friedr. Jone & Co. was founded in Dresden, Kingdom of Saxony.
In 1900, the company registered the name "Stabilist" at the Imperial Patent Office, Berlin. At this stage, it was using woven mesh plates [Geflechtsplatten] to produce suitcases, travel bags and other cases. Many of the contemporary German case-makers also used this material: although it was praised for its lightness, it was neither durable nor hard-wearing.
In 1901, Globe-Trotter patented the use of Vulcanised Fibreboard in their suitcases, a material consisting of paper, cotton and wood pulp.[2] 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.[3]