Sustainable travel starts with a suitcase that lasts!

Recycling Day, March 18, 2025, is the perfect time to reflect on our environmental impact. At GYL, it's been an obsession since 1976. Choosing the right suitcase for your travels is also a vote for the planet.

The figure that should scandalize us all!

Did you know that more than 2.5 million tons of suitcases and luggage end up in landfills worldwide every year (source: Global Waste Report 2024)? Imagine these mountains of plastic, nylon, and metal, often from "disposable" suitcases with ridiculously short lifespans... Meanwhile, brands overproduce and travelers overconsume. At GYL, we reject this waste.

On the occasion of Recycling Day 2025, we reaffirm our commitment: unbreakable, recycled suitcases, guaranteed for life, for everyone .

1. THE END OF DISPOSABLE SUITCASES: GYL’S FIGHT FOR 50 YEARS

The “Trash” Suitcase Scandal

Imagine: you discover your suitcase completely shattered on the airport conveyor belt, or a broken wheel, or even a tattered fabric. Result? It's off to the dumpster, and a new purchase. This vicious cycle is costly for your wallet... and the planet.

70% of suitcases sold in 2023 were designed to last less than 5 years (Green Mobility Index study).
Only 12% of the materials in these suitcases are recycled (source: European Environment Agency).

The GYL promise: unbreakable suitcases, designed to last

Our suitcases are not ordinary products. They are commitments .
Made from 80% recycled polypropylene or polycarbonate for the rigid ones, and upcycled waterproof nylon for the flexible ones, they stand the test of time. And if something breaks? Our worldwide warranty service will send you spare parts free of charge within 24/72 hours maximum, wherever you are . A revolution in a market obsessed with planned obsolescence. Discover our worldwide warranty service

2. LIFETIME WARRANTY + RECYCLING = THE ULTIMATE WEAPON AGAINST WASTE

“All our suitcases are guaranteed for life”: much more than a slogan!

At GYL, the lifetime guarantee isn't just talk. It's a lasting promise.

By repairing rather than replacing, we reduce the carbon footprint of every trip. Want a concrete example?

A GYL suitcase used for more than 10 years already generates more than 83% less CO2 than a disposable suitcase replaced at the slightest hiccup (Carbon Trust 2024 study).

And GYL suitcases can accompany you for decades!

With exceptional strength and a design that allows for easy repairs (replacement of wheel sets, handles or shells).

360° recycling: from bin to suitcase, and from suitcase to bin, etc.

Recycling Day 2025 is an opportunity to make our commitments heard:

Recycled materials : Our hard cases contain recycled plastic bottles.
Responsible end of life : send us your old GYL suitcase (even after 30 years!), we will recycle it into new parts.
Circular economy : 100% of our production waste is reused.

Discover our lifetime guarantee

3. THE SUITCASE FOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL… NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE TRANSPORTING!

“Suitcase for traveling by plane, train or car”: always agile, never fragile!

Whether it's a road trip (ultra-light soft suitcase), a weekend by train (small cabin suitcase) or a long journey (large suitcase), our models are foolproof. Our secret?

Hard cases made of reinforced polypropylene or polycarbonate: materials that are much more impact-resistant than standard plastic (independent lab tests).
Soft suitcases made of very high quality waterproof nylon

Find the Perfect Size… without compromising the environment

Small cabin suitcase (44 L): perfect for 3-4 days, meets airline standards.
Medium suitcase (71L): a must-have for families or 2-week trips.
Large suitcase (107L): for frequent travelers and slow travelers

4. AFFORDABLE PRICES + DESIGN = SUSTAINABLE CONSUMING IS NO LONGER A LUXURY

“Why are sustainable suitcases so expensive?”

And yes, the myth is still there: “sustainable = expensive.” We’ve busted it!
How? By optimizing our production processes, reducing our marketing costs, and favoring short supply chains. The result? High-quality travel suitcases, much cheaper than premium brands.

So, what if your next suitcase had the power to help the planet get better?

Recycling Day 2025 is not a symbolic date. It reminds us that every purchase is a vote.
By choosing a sustainable suitcase, you are voting for more sustainable and responsible travel.

So, ready to join the GYL movement?

Discover our new designer collection of durable polycarbonate suitcases (small, medium, large… there’s something for every trip!)
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At GYL, we believe that the best waste is waste that doesn't exist!

And that's also what "The guaranteed trip for life" is all about.

Enjoy an extra 10% off your first order!