Free shipping is available on orders over $100 in the continental United States. By the way, the company also promises that all orders will be processed within one to two business days. Solgaard has a 10-year warranty on all suitcases, a 24-month warranty on all bags, and a one-year warranty on all electronics. The frame in the Carry-On Closet is made from recycled aluminum.Īll those recycled materials don’t compromise durability, either. They also use ReLux, a fabric constructed from excess luxury-handbag material. The company also uses recycled polycarbonate to make the durable, hard-shell exterior of their luggage. In the future, Adrian Solgaard hopes there will be a place to perform the whole process in one place. They are recycled, made into fabric in Taiwan, and sewn together in China. The Shore-Tex TM line of Solgaard bags is made from ocean-bound plastics collected in the Philippines. In 2021, the company achieved its sustainability goal of being “plastic negative.”Ī number of Solgaard products are now constructed from Shore-Tex TM fabric and Shore-Plast TM (high-impact, durable material made from ocean-bound plastic). For every item sold, Solgaard says that it saves 229 plastic bottles from entering the earth’s oceans with its plastic-collection partners, the company has saved more than 30 million plastic bottles since 2019. From there, that plastic can be upcycled to make new products. The company has partnered with various groups in the Philippines, Indonesia, and China who work with local teams to create jobs for communities to collect plastic headed toward the ocean. Recognizing that 1,000 of the world’s rivers are responsible for 80 percent of ocean plastic, Solgaard’s “big mission” is to stop the flow of plastic and help cut ocean plastic in half by 2025. The Carry-On Closet product page states the suitcase “saves 229 plastic bottles from the ocean.” That’s because, for every product Solgaard sells, the company has pledged to stop five pounds of plastic from entering the ocean. Recycling, Upcycling, and Becoming “Plastic Negative” Named one of the best travel inventions of 2018 by TIME, the Carry-On Closet has a patented, built-in shelving system that eliminates the disorganization that comes with unpacking at your destination. Every product page on the website also has a simple section called “Why We Made It.” In the case of the Carry-On Closet, Adrian Solgaard realized after three years of living on the road that keeping a tidy room was impossible. From there, each piece of luggage clearly indicates how long a trip you might take with it and how many outfits you will be able to pack inside. There you will see suitcases categorized by whether you want to travel with a check-in piece of luggage or a carry-on. His affinity for product design is clear on the (not. A bicycle-locking system that hides inside the seat post of the bike when not in use. Prior to creating Solgaard, he invented InterLock. Adrian Solgaard has a bit of a history of launching premium products.
Solgaard says its audience is “global citizens” who desire premium gear. Solgaard is based in New York City and has remote employees scattered around the world. It features a hexagonal design that, according to the company, allows you to tell time faster. A year later, Solgaard unveiled their hex watch collection. It was designed with an original shape to be the perfect daily backpack. In June 2017, Solgaard followed the Lifepack with the Hustle. CNET called it the best laptop backpack to travel with. Solarbank and Solar Boombox compatible, the original Lifepack also had an integrated USB port for charging, a patented anti-theft lock, and a water-resistant bottom. The Lifepack-a solar-powered, anti-theft laptop backpack widely applauded for its innovative features. That led to the 2016 Kickstarter launch of the first Solgaard backpack design. When a friend’s backpack was stolen, Adrian asked his friends what features would be required to make the perfect bag. If the first few years of the company’s existence are any indication, Solgaard is well on its way, and it all starts with products. These are only a few reasons why we say Solgaard is a brand we love! A Stolen Backpack Triggers the StoryĪ stolen backpack triggered the Solgaard story. Those are lofty ambitions, especially pursued in combination with one another. Its Canadian Norwegian founder also wants the products to be ethically made, sustainably sourced, and accessible to all. The company’s mission is to offer premium products that improve life on the go.
The company manufactures and sells suitcases and backpacks, as well as watches and a solar boombox. Solgaard defines itself as a “design-driven, sustainable luxury brand always ready for adventure.” Solgaard was launched via Kickstarter in 2018 by Founder and CEO Adrian Solgaard.
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