"The zipper is the single most common failure point on a rolling suitcase. It's the part under the most stress every time a traveler overpacks, sits on the suitcase's lid to close it, or hands the bag to a gate agent to be tossed into a cargo hold."
"Cotopaxi is launching its first-ever hard-side roller suitcase line, called the Coraza, built on the philosophy that you should be able to fix your luggage when it breaks."
"Each of the parts most likely to fail—the closure, the wheels, and the handles—can be easily repaired at home or on the road. That's not just more convenient; it also prolongs the life of the suitcase, keeping it out of a landfill."
"The intent was to create something that is built to last, but also built to be fixed."
Cotopaxi has launched the Coraza, its first hard-side roller suitcase, focusing on repairability to combat common luggage failures, particularly zippers. Traditional suitcases often become unusable when zippers fail, leading to waste. Premium brands may offer repair programs, but they can be time-consuming, while lower-priced brands often replace rather than repair. The Coraza allows for easy repairs of key components like closures, wheels, and handles, promoting sustainability by extending the suitcase's lifespan and reducing landfill waste.
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